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Introduction Protected areas (PAs) are an important tool for the conservation of biodiversity (Chape et al., 2005, Mascia and Pailler, 2010). They are considered essential for maintaining ecological resilience and ecosystem functioning, both locally and for the broader landscapes in which they are embedded (Tilman and Downing, 1994).

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