Until this approach was developed there was no broad scale way to assess the level of protection given to areas rich in biodiversity. The results of this analysis led to creation of the Hakaiau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, in one of the areas of highest species richness.
Prior to developing this strategy, there was no reliable approach for evaluating the protection given to areas with significant biological richness. This analysis prompted the creation of the Hakaiau Forest National Wildlife Refuge in an area noted for its high species diversity.