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The Sacred Dimension of Protected Areas: Proceedings of the Second Workshop of the Delos Initiative - Ouranoupolis 2007
… city. Geomancy is under- pinned by the belief that vital energy forces (‘ki’) flow under the ground, and that … because they are energy-sav- ing (hydroelectric dams and solar en- ergy production stations, for instance). In any … to implement alternative forms of energy (such as solar heating and photovoltaic) are being studied and put …
Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management
… the degree of involvement: � The more staff time and energy is required; � The more money it costs to support the … glazing assemblies, free cooling/heating, energy from solar/ wind/micro-hydro, power controls for energy savings, … Country Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada: Use of solar power at an unserviced camp-site The River Cove …
Adapting to Climate Change - Guidance for Protected Areas Managers and Planners
… large number of people generously contributed their time, energy, and expertise. The editors are deeply grateful to the … structures—such as lightweight changing rooms, passive-solar vault toilets, and a solar-powered shower—so they can be moved if needed as storms …
Crossing Borders for Nature. European examples of transboundary conservation
… challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by … in Vienna and Budapest. One output of this project was a solar boat for a maximum of 20 passengers that serves as an … of wind farms, gravel and rock quarries, and hydro and solar power plants. The area has a long history as a point of …
Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation
… conditions (wind speed, temperature, humidity, solar radiation), changes to soil nutrient status and other … wind through landscape mosaics, and the flow of materials, energy and nutrients that are transported in this way, are … greatest for shallow streams with low water volume where solar radiation causes the greatest changes in water …
Forests and protected areas : Guidance on the use of the IUCN protected area management categories
… the destructive effects of winds, moderating the impact of solar insolation, counteracting the effects of various kinds … to serve the needs of the local community for food, energy, and materials; forests/woodlands managed as reserves …
Wilderness Protected Areas: Management Guidelines for IUCN categories 1b protected areas
… challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by … a wilderness using a personal laptop computer powered by a solar panel and Internet connection obtained through a mobile … music on a device powered by small, lightweight solar panels that take up little space in a backpack. Global …
Guidelines for public use measurement and reporting at parks and protected areas
… nearby university faculty and students bring together the energy of youth, guidance of their academic leaders and help … download directly into computer data bases. Some parks use solar cells attached to batteries to power remote sensors, as …
The green belt of Europe: From vision to reality
… in order to bring Europe closer together. Increasing energy consumption threatens the last natural river … this project is going to be set in use by spring 2006: a solar boat for a maximum of 25 passengers will serve as an … management, economic use of nature resources, new bio- energy technologies and infrastructure development (roads, …