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Protected landscapes and cultural and spiritual values
… and nature over time has produced an area of distinctive character with significant aesthetic, ecological and/or cultural value, and often with high … intangible cultural values is related to tra- ditional ecological knowledge, a concept that has been defined as a …
A guide to designing legal and institutional frameworks on alien invasive species
… 1.5 Ecological and Genetic Implications … one of the most serious threats to our health, and to our ecological, social and economic well-being. Almost every … of alien species introductions are international in character. International action is necessary to deal …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… and national priorities in Africa. This is because of its ecological and political history, its exceptional diversity … a process of amendment of the original Convention.26 The character of the Convention, as a regional agreement for … and/or local development plans. It spells out that ecological, social, economic and cultural factors should be …
Transboundary Conservation. A systematic and integrated approach
… or slightly modified areas, retaining their natural character and influence, without permanent or significant … Large natural or near-natural areas protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and … time has produced a distinct character with significant ecological, biological, cultural and scenic value: and where …
European models of good practice in protected areas
… zone of 60,000 ha was added in 1970, which has a much more ecological outer boundary. The park authority hope that … data series from the begin- ning. It sees Bialowieza as an ecological reference point for other forest ecosystems in … rather closely knit, but tourism is rapidly affecting its character. Minorca is mostly dependent on tourism for its …
EU Environmental Policies and Strategies in South-Eastern Europe - Training guidelines for involving CSOs from SEE in the implementation of EU nature-related legislation
… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Part A: Ecological Networks and Green Infrastructure . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 I. Theory of ecological networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … next steps will aim at establishment of the operational character of the network, to ensure that species and habitats …
The World Charter for Nature
… social, cultural, technical, intellectual or humanitarian character, Aware that: (a) Mankind is a part of nature and … from nature depend upon the maintenance of essential ecological processes and life support systems, and upon the … disseminated by all possible means, particularly by ecological education as an integral part of general …
Putting nature on the map: a report and recommendations on the use of the IUCN system of protected area categorisation in the UK
… a call for measures to protect nature on scientific and ecological grounds; a concern about the aesthetic damage … public access, reflecting two distinct areas of interest: ecological and habitat conservation, and scenic beauty and … or slightly modified areas, retaining their natural character and influence, without permanent or significant …
Crossing Borders for Nature. European examples of transboundary conservation
… Seas, the European Green Belt forms the backbone of an ecological network in Europe, thus creating a global symbol … areas yield many benefits in the social, political and ecological spheres. These benefits are further outlined in … three regional subsections further illustrates the network character of the European Green Belt. Each section, i.e. …
Speaking a common language: The uses and performance of the IUCN system of management categories for protected areas
… its application Explain how the category system relates to ecological networks, wider regional planning and broadscale … forest types, their potential to generate information on ecological processes, conservation of biodiversity and … and nature over time has produced an area of distinct character with significant aesthetic, ecological and/or …