Factors to Consider in Developing a Biodiversity Monitoring Plan for Conservation. Biodiversity Monitoring Guidance Note, Number 1. Version 1.0.

This is the first in a series of guidance notes published by the IUCN SSC Species Monitoring Specialist Group to promote knowledge and awareness of best practices in biodiversity monitoring for conservation. Number 1 explains the key factors that need to be considered when developing effective and cost-efficient plans for monitoring biodiversity in the context of conservation projects.