Conference summary: Biodiversity and management of the Madrean Archipelago III: Closing remarks and notes from the concluding session

During the first week of May 2012, the Third Conference on Biodiversity and Management of the Madrean Archipelago brought together more than 300 people with an interest in this region. It included scientists, land managers, activists, and land owners from both sides of the international border. After three and a half days of presentations, the participants gathered for a moderated discussion of major issues for biodiversity and management. They were also asked to suggest ways in which people could build stronger collaborations. The following is a summary of those discussions, with minor additions to add context.