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Restoring Forest Landscapes - An introduction to the art and science of forest landscape restoration
… Guidelines for the Restoration, Rehabilitation and Management of Degraded and Secondary Tropical Forests in … framework to sustainable forest management and the ecosystem approach in landscapes where forest loss has caused a decline in the quality of ecosystem services. It doesn’t aim to re-establish pristine …
Guidelines for species conservation planning - version 1.0
… ranges 16 2.2 Present distribution 16 2.3 Taxonomy and management units 16 2.4 Species biology 16 2.5 Values 18 2.6 … fragmentation; • Where a set of species in a community or ecosystem needs specific conservation support either as a standalone project or as part of a wider ecosystem plan; • Where a translocation with conservation …
Aquaculture: responsible practices and certification
… Ñ Cover photo: © Apromar + Antonio Belmonte Ríos Product Management by: Sandra Simoes Rubiales Produced by: IUCN … financial incentives that may increase pressure on the ecosystem. On the contrary, incentives should be developed to … of living aquatic resources, with due respect for the ecosystem and biodiversity’. Its Article 9 deals with …
Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor
… from it, particularly through community-based wildlife management schemes; recognizing and supporting sustainable … with the maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem" (Rec. C.3.3 rev.). Selection for the Ramsar List … with actual or potential use or value for humanity. "Ecosystem" means a dynamic complex of plant, animal and …
Feasibility study on establishing transboundary cooperation in the potential Tara-Drina National Park
… enhancing cooperation on protected area establishment and management within the framework of implement- ing CBD PoWPA. … area of the Drina River is 19,226 km2. Landscape, ecosystem, species and genetic diversity of the proposed area … development. Local people are largely dependent on ecosystem services and resources. In- volving people in the …
Transitioning to a pollution-free planet
… and sustainable consumption and production, and improved ecosystem resilience to support cleaner and more sustainable … in enabling and guiding actions and including pollution management into development agendas, states and local … especially to women, children and vulnerable groups, ecosystem health and future generations require a preventive …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… on the environment 11 3.1 Control of pollution and waste management 11 3.2 Military and hostile activities 12 4. … protection (Strict Nature Reserve/Wilderness Areas); ii) ecosystem protection and recreation (National Parks); iii) … vation, development and management of such resource or ecosystem and if the need arises, set up interstate …
Additional Reading - Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets
… in Harmony with Nature” Biological diversity underpins ecosystem functioning and the provision of ecosystem services essential for human well-being. It … implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building By 2015 each Party has …
Putting nature on the map: a report and recommendations on the use of the IUCN system of protected area categorisation in the UK
… areas work, in conjunction with related work to evaluate management effectiveness and outcomes (e.g. to compare how … conservation of biodiversity, geodiversity, landscapes and ecosystem management. Ernesto Enkerlin Hoeflich IUCN WCPA … the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values’, plus associated …