high biodiversity wilderness areas

High Biodiversity Wilderness Areas (HBWAs) are offer a proactive rather than reactive approach to prioritization. HBWAs are greater than 1 million hectares in area, and retain an extraordinary wealth of biodiversity. These areas are at least 70%, and up to 90%, intact. 

Learn more: Key Biodiversity Areas

High Biodiversity Wilderness Areas (HBWAs) are offer a proactive rather than reactive approach to prioritization. HBWAs are greater than 1 million hectares in area, and retain an extraordinary wealth of biodiversity. These areas are at least 70%, and up to 90%, intact. 

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