As the extension 2.0 says, JECAMI 2.0 is an advancement of JECAMI 1.0. While the previous version concentrated on the suitability of ecological connectivity, JECAMI 2.0 implemented a new concept, the "Strategic Alpine Connectivity Areas (SACA) 1 - 3 to enhance the usability of specific measures.
We defined the following definitions of the 3 SACA types:
SACA1: Ecological conservation areas where ecological connectivity already works quite well (CSI ≥ 8). Ecological connectivity should be conserved in these areas.
SACA2: Ecological Intervention areas that represent important links between SACA1 areas (ecological conservation areas). Connectivity is currently working to some extent but would benefit from enhancements. In these areas, improvement / restoration measurements are needed.
SACA3: Connectivity restoration areas represent important barriers between SACA1 areas (ecological conservation areas)
The definition of SACA types must be defined and accepted within the project group as well as by the observers of the project.
Create a simplification of ecological connectivity to improve the understanding of the effect of a measure was a useful task to act on the right place.