Integrated Protected Area Management
Book Details
Author(s)Walkey, Michael
PublisherSpringer
ISBN / ASIN0412803607
ISBN-139780412803604
AvailabilityAvailable to ship in 1-2 days.
Sales Rank11,362,722
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Protected areas have become an increasingly important tool both in the conservation of biodiversity and in revenue generation through sustainable use. This is the only sure way to guarantee the protection necessary for many species, habitats and ecosystems in the future.
Integrated Protected Area Management features contributions that consider the design, management and sustainable use of these regions. Three principal aspects are considered:
The emphasis throughout is on the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to planning and the active involvement of all stakeholders in decision-making processes as a means of ensuring long-term sustainability.
Integrated Protected Area Management features contributions that consider the design, management and sustainable use of these regions. Three principal aspects are considered:
- the theory and practice of designation
- community-based conservation and the concept of sustainability
- identifying priorities for management.
The emphasis throughout is on the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to planning and the active involvement of all stakeholders in decision-making processes as a means of ensuring long-term sustainability.
