Zonation is a Windows utility that allows conservationists to synthesize and process information about a large number of endangered species and habitats. You can use provided optimization techniques to prioritize areas that contribute most effectively to achieving predefined conservation goals.

How it works

After starting the software users are able to create a new project by adding multiple biodiversity features such as species, habitats, ecosystems, communities, services, threats, etc. Additionally, it is possible to import a map of the area and set future conservation goals. A large selection of potential objectives like maintaining connectivity, minimizing project costs or improving species representation is available.

There are other applications for ecologists such as Maxent.

Data analysis

You can configure custom uncertainty thresholds for input values. This is helpful for ensuring that conservation priorities are achievable with current species distribution and habitat quality.

There are tools for modeling connections between separate areas to maintain functional ecological networks. Moreover, users are able to conduct cost effectiveness analysis to find the best conservation strategies within existing budgetary constraints.

Features

helps ecologists detect areas where their conservation efforts will have the maximum effect;
free to download and use;
it is possible to find the best strategies for helping endangered animal species;
you can specify several conservation goals and track their execution over time;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.