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… © 2009 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for … Ecosystem Assess- ment 2005):1) Due to growing demands for natural resources (such as timber, fresh water, food, fibre, … tion Aquatic recreation Landscape aesthetics Cultural heritage and identity 6 7 Land management in upstream …

… and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. … © 2006 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for … • Aquatic recreation • Landscape aesthetics • Cultural heritage and identity • Artistic and spiritual inspiration …

… 49; see also FAO, 2008 [4] In this regard, the concept of natural or green infrastructure has recently emerged (WRI, … Habitat. While advocating the wise and responsible use of natural resources, in its recitals the Convention refers to … provides that aquatic ecosystems are part of the national heritage and identifies five types of protected ecosystems …