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The green belt of Europe: From vision to reality
… We hope that the Green Belt will serve to better harmonize human activities with the natural environment and will foster … especially in Europe which has such a long history of human land modification. These core areas need to be embedded … is primarily rooted in the respect for basic human rights and fundamental freedoms that defend, among others, …
Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation
… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Habitat change in human-dominated landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … of the Parks Congress. Achieving global sustainable human development will depend on how well Earth’s ecosystems … ridgetops, urban and suburban open spaces, and utility rights-of-way – together forming a statewide network. The …
Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use: Lessons learned from ecological networks
… the environment caused by economic development and other human activities make it difficult to protect natural areas … provide goods and services that are vitally important for human well-being. This has been acknowledged by IUCN’s World … function of the land-use categories • addressing property rights and land-tenure issues • capturing benefits from …
Aspects of Trans-boundary Snow Leopard Conservation in Central Asia
… is essentially continuous, apart from a few natural and human barriers, so demarcating boundaries of any kind within … ranges is a barrier to movement of snow leopards and prey. Human barriers consist of border fences and minefields. An … access and use • Verifying the accuracy of information • Rights to access and use of information • Misuse of data for …
Connectivity Conservation: International Experience in Planning, Establishment and Management of Biodiversity Corridors
… the result of the action and interaction of natural and/or human factors” (European Landscape Convention 2004). … not only natural or restored areas but also areas under human use, especially agriculture. Corridors can also range … clearly-defined public and private land and resource use rights. In addition to these features, the long-term process …