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… solutions are attractive as they can offer immediate and high visibility impacts. One of the most obvious drawbacks is … “sinks” for sediments (see above), healthy ecosystems on high-gradient terrain, such as forested slopes, effectively … low frequency floods in smaller rivers, it can have a high impact on reducing minor to moderate floods in …

… where trees of various storeys and undergrowth cover a high proportion of the ground, or open forest formations with … where trees of various storeys and undergrowth cover a high proportion of the ground, or open forest formations with … ecological and/or cultural value, and often with high biological diversity. Safeguarding the integrity of this …

… and ecosystems, � Taking of endangered species, as well as high rates of incidental and by-catch. Some of this crisis is … and global conservation and management measures on the high seas. � Numerous regional fishing and marine living …

… Frequent droughts may result in increasing occurrences of high- severity wildfires, with consequences for vegetation … Certain prohibitions may be necessary when the risk is high and there is a need to identify and punish those … (E) 47. The regulation of driftnet fishing on the high seas: legal issues, 1991 (E F) 48. Les périmètres irrigués en …

… Whether on land, at the coastal edge, or on the high seas, if the concept of protected area as fortress … tracts of undisturbed natural forest that link reserves at high and low elevations. In many ways, the acceptance of …

… in animal parts, derivatives and plant material. The high demand for timber, wildlife, animal parts and plant … the illegal markets for wild fauna and flora, attracted by high profits and low risks.26 Serious and organ- ized forms … from the Management Authority with which to target high-risk consignments and travellers. The MOU also enables …

… outcomes (because people clearly see the benefit of having high-quality natural resources); • Local action may not lead … have been scarce. Why is this so? Why, in spite of high-level political commitment and considerable amounts of … poverty and livelihoods (protecting the Antarctic or high seas environment, for example). But where conservation and …

… of NTFPs lies in the range of 1–100 US$ per hectare, with high values the exception. Kramer, Sharma and Munasinghe … scarcity.24 In general, over-exploitation did not figure high on the list of causal factors mentioned, while villagers … half of total value added. 4. Research findings 25 The high rate of own-consumption of wild honey is confirmed in a …

… this type of degraded land is the derived savannahs in the high-forest zone of West Africa that are dominated by … FLR to local economic growth Strong economic growth is a high priority for political decision-makers and is regarded … sections of society. In general, countries experiencing high economic growth rates (such as China) are also seeing a …

… issue of a new convention, has been concerned about the high level of rhetoric surrounding this debate. Our approach … of environment and development issues, which has enjoyed a high political profile. Indeed, the Central American Forest … David R. Downes, and Tundi Agardy, Biodiversity in the Seas: Implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity in …