Gap Analysis answers the following kinds of questions:
- Where are the biodiversity conservation lands and who manages them?
- How much of a specific plant community or animal species’ habitat is held by each type of management organization?
- How much of a species’ habitat is on protected lands?
- Which areas host the most species?
View the following pages to learn more about:
- How to conduct a Gap Analysis >>
- Why Gap Analysis is important to leading issues of policy and science >>
- Examples of projects using Gap Analysis >>
- How Gap Analysis can assist with State Wildlife Action Plans >>
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs) >>
- The Aquatic GAP program, which focuses on rivers, lakes and coastal areas >>