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… the practical activities 43 4.1 Habitation 43 4.2 Primary use of wetland resources 46 4.3 Secondary use of wetland … the role of other species groups and aspects such as water management, human health and other ecosystem ser- … Khin Ni Ni Thein and Alexander Otte, Working Group on Water and Culture In mid 2007, the Convenor of the Working …

… values at a protected area scale. In Chapter 4 we use recent global datasets of human impact on terrestrial and … Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: 96. Bernard, E., Penna, L.A.O & … when the brown- wrinkled Mother Earth was still covered by water, the crown of the Earth—the mountains of Altai were …

… The rapid expansion of tourism facilities is causing water pollution due to excessive water use and inadequate sewage systems. The overflow of visitors …

… xvii + 112pp. Forests and Protected Areas: Guidance on the use of the IUCN protected area management categories. No. 12. … and communities. Sacred natural site. Areas of land or water having special spiritual significance to peoples and … Links between faiths and the conservation of land and water were found in every belief system examined by Dudley et …

… of craft have been in use for hundreds of years, built by skilled artisans who pass … traps. Again, the design and construction reflect local water conditions and available materials as well as the … in the flooded forests of the Amazon. In the latter, water levels can increase by as much as 10-12 metres in …

… is the Baltic Sea, which is the largest body of brackish water in the world and contains many unique habitats that … islands or installations for producing energy from the water, currents or winds. Another use of the marine environment is marine scientific research, …

… lakes in recent times has led to increasing problems of water shortage, flooding, and lack of clean water, and in some areas efforts are now being made to … strict religious taboos and local rules dictate the proper use of wetland resour- ces. At Lake Wassaya it is forbidden …

… practices to current needs while continu- ing to make use of traditional knowledge and retain- ing cultural … for maintaining the foug- garas, human-made undergrou- nd water systems, has assured water supplies to oases since the 7th century. An interesting …

… Cultural values From humanity’s earliest existence, water has been recognized as an absolute necessity … the emergence of agriculture, the availability of adequate water became an essential part of food production. Places … greatest challenges for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. At China’s Xixi Wetland Park, close to …

… in any of the data interpreted within it. Free non-profit use/reproduction of this manual is encouraged, always quoting … in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of … high biodiversity, exceptional landscape values and water supplies crucial to the region. Threats include …