Pros & Cons
3 Pros:
- The parameters “species richness, genetic diversity, endemic species, ecosystem diversity and unique ecosystems” provide a well-definable set of descriptors
- Many of them are quantifiable
- Definitions can be applied to all places
3 Cons:
- Practical measurement requires much experimental and conceptual effort
- Weighing among parameters is not precisely defined
- Biodiversity needs systemic info, not just numbers
