We used the priority scores derived from species-, habitat-, and process-level analyses to identify overall priority areas. We decided to define priority areas as areas considerably important for at least one aspect (species, habitat or processes). Priority scores ranges from 0 to 100. The three scores were summed and a cut-off was set of 60 to identify areas. Areas scoring between 50 and 60 for only one aspect were not considered. We used the overall priority score map to delineate the priority area boundaries. Note: Data on the individual scores (i.e. for species, habitat and processes) are available on request.

Base habitat map of terrestrial habitats mapped by Vlok et al. 2005. With Ecosystem Staus and Protection Levels as calculated by Skowno et al 2010. Covering a planning domain for whole Little Karoo defined by Vlok et al. 2005 and refined by Reyer et al. 200.