Here we examined the prevalence of current and potential future infrastructure within the global network of 15,150 terrestrial KBAs, using a range of open and commercial spatial datasets related to infrastructure. Current infrastructure types analysed included transport, energy, extractives, urban areas, and dams and reservoirs. At least 80 % of KBAs contain infrastructure, and roads occurred in 75.1 % of KBAs.
Ashley T. Simkins, Alison E. Beresford, Graeme M. Buchanan & al. Biological Conservation, Available online 23 March 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2023.109953