Andrew Plumptre

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Andrew Plumptre is the Head of the Key Biodiversity Area Secretariat in the United Kingdom. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, including the assessment of Key Biodiversity Area networks and the effectiveness of protected areas in conserving species such as African elephants and Grauer's gorillas. Recent publications address systematic conservation planning, ecological community integrity, and methodologies for population analysis, employing data-driven approaches to enhance spatial planning for biodiversity. He actively contributes to global priorities in biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the importance of rigorous criteria for spatial planning.