Edited by
Richard E. Saunier and Richard A. Meganck
Department of Regional Development and Environment Executive Secretariat for Economic and Social Affairs General Secretariat, Organization of American States
1995
A publication of the Organization of American States and the IUCN--The World Conservation Union. Production of this work has been made possible in part by a grant from the Commission of the European Communities. The views and opinions expressed in this work do not necessarily represent those of the Commission of European Communities or other participating organizations.
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Conservation of Biodiversity and the New Regional Planning / edited by Richard E. Saunier and Richard A. Meganck. ISBN 0-8270-3592-6
Cover photograph by Peter Jacobs.
Cover design by David Saunier.
1995
The new regional planning
References
Chapter 2 - In-situ conservation of biodiversity
Introduction
In-situ conservation of biodiversity and protected areas
Advantages, risks, and opportunities
Integrated regional development planning and implementation
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 - Biodiversity conservation and traditional agroecosystems
Introduction
Agriculture and the conservation of biodiversity
Threats to traditional agroecosystems
Tenure: The key issue
References
Chapter 4 - The need and potential for private biodiversity conservation
Introduction
A basic assumption
Multiple faces of biodiversity
Why we are losing biodiversity
An evolving strategy
Biodiversity in a life-zone context
Land-capability assessment
Hunting and fishing reserves
Private conservation
Coral-reef parks, tourists, and fishermen
Alternatives to timber management for biodiversity conservation
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 - Integrating park and regional planning through an ecosystem approach
Introduction
Ecosystem science
Ecosystem approaches
Case studies
Conclusions
References
Chapter 6 - Techniques for resolving conflict in natural resource management
Introduction
Set guidelines for selecting task-force members
Define responsibilities and procedures
Use the "four levels for support" to reach consensus
Use a positive approach to identify issues and set goals
Use a team rotation technique to develop management actions
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7 - Strengthening regional planning through community education
Introduction
The importance of community participation in land-use planning
Planning and implementing educational programs: Jamaica case study
Summary of lessons learned
References
Chapter 8 - The new regional planning and implementation of the convention on biological diversity
Introduction
Activities under the CBD
Sustainable use of biodiversity: Developing incentive measures
Generating new opportunities in biodiversity trade
Conclusions
References
Chapter 9 - Greater Yellowstone tomorrow: Charting a course for a greater Yellowstone forever
Introduction
The greater Yellowstone tomorrow project
Project status
Conclusion
Chapter 10 - The la Amistad biosphere reserve
Introduction
The proposed la Amistad international biosphere reserve
Conclusions
Outlook
References
Historical background
The post-colonial dilemma
Empowering local management
Managing the communal wildlife areas
People, wildlife, and property
Local institutional development
Sustained use
A caring partnership
References
Chapter 12 - Conclusions and recommendations
Introduction
Social concerns and biodiversity conservation
Political will and biodiversity conservation
Information and biodiversity conservation
Development planning and biodiversity conservation