Spatial assessment of habitat conservation status in a Macaronesian island based on the InVEST model: a case study of Pico Island (Azores, Portugal)

•The assessment is based on the exact location and size of each habitat and threat.•Quality and Degradation class categorizations were defined for habitats valuation.•An overview on management actions for the most threatened habitats is presented.•The model approach may be a useful tool for further protected areas implementation.•The defined methodology seems to be consistent for the whole Azores Archipelago’s assessment.