Figure 7. Comparison of irreplaceability of planning units in the restore vs. protect scenarios.

Irreplaceability is measured as the number of times a planning unit was selected across 1000 potential networks. Irreplaceablilty values are mapped for networks prioritized to represent abiotic elements restricted to ≥60% naturalness (i.e., grid cells with ≥60% natural land types) (A) and ≥80% naturalness (B). The differences in irreplaceability values between the two networks (A and B) are mapped (C). Blue areas indicate additional conservation opportunities in the network when restoration is an option for the region.