Spatial distribution maps for the three criteria used to evaluate the conservation priority of the proposed conservation areas in this study: a species richness and current nature reserves across Qinghai Province b vulnerability, derived from the Human Footprint index c selection frequency of the planning units, including additional solutions with varying conservation goals; and d overall priority score.

 
 
  Part of: Li R, Powers R, Xu M, Zheng Y, Zhao S (2018) Proposed biodiversity conservation areas: gap analysis and spatial prioritization on the inadequately studied Qinghai Plateau, China. Nature Conservation 24: 1-20. https://doi.org/10.3897/natureconservation.24.20942