Traditional management approaches have been based on understanding the relationship between natural resources and communities
Protected areas must be managed effectively, requiring appropriate institutional and governance
an expanded connected network of well managed conservation areas is the most robust proven solution to confront global problems
Protected areas should achieve a sufficient quality of management to meet their objectives

 

 

 

        
       

             

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