Land Use (Animals) is the land use pressure component of MSA for animal species, measuring biodiversity loss due to conversion of natural habitats to agriculture, urban areas, or plantations. MSA values range from 0 (complete biodiversity loss) to 1 (pristine, undisturbed ecosystem). The total MSA is the product of all pressure components.
Each pressure component is derived from peer-reviewed dose–response relationships calibrated on global biodiversity datasets (GLOBIO model framework).
Mini Bar Chart. A horizontal bar showing this pressure component's contribution to the overall MSA score.
Purpose: How much does land use (animals) pressure reduce biodiversity at this site?
Description: A horizontal bar colored by quality level (green = low pressure, red = high pressure). The bar length represents the MSA value (0–1) for this specific pressure.
How it's calculated: The pressure value is derived from the GLOBIO dose–response model using site-specific input data (land cover, climate projections, infrastructure density, or landscape connectivity depending on the component).
Legend:
| Level | Range | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 0.8 – 1.0 | ■ #00A67A | Low pressure; near-pristine |
| B | 0.6 – 0.8 | ■ #00DF80 | Moderate pressure |
| C | 0.4 – 0.6 | ■ #FFD21E | Significant pressure |
| D | 0.2 – 0.4 | ■ #FF8B16 | High pressure |
| E | 0 – 0.2 | ■ #FF367F | Severe pressure; major biodiversity loss |
Interpretation example:
If the bar shows 0.72 for Land Use (Animals), it means this pressure has reduced the expected species abundance to 72% of the pristine baseline — a moderate impact.
| Source | Provider | Coverage | Resolution | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBIO Model Framework | PBL Netherlands | Global | ~10 km | Varies by component |
The MSA pressure component is computed from the GLOBIO dose–response relationships. Site-specific input data is processed through the geo pipeline to derive the pressure value for the site polygon and control area.