Description
This handbook, produced by world renowned experts from the World Conservation Union (IUCN), spans the full terrain of protected area management and is the international benchmark for the field. The book employs dozens of detailed international cases studies, hundreds of concise topical snapshots, maps, tables, illustrations and a colour plate section, as well as evaluation tools, checklists and numerous appendices to cover all aspects of park management from biodiversity to natural heritage to financial management.
The book establishes a conceptual underpinning for protected area management, presents guiding principles for the 21st century, reflects recent work on international best practice and provides an assessment of skills required by professionals. As the most authoritative guide ever compiled to the principles and practice of protected area management, this volume is essential for all professionals and students in all countries and contexts.
Table of Contents
Part I - Setting the Context * Natural Heritage * Social Context * Global Protected Area Framework * Values and Benefits * Governance of Protected Areas * Process of Management * Developing Capacity * Part II - Principles and Practice * Establishing Protected Areas * Threats to Protected Areas * Obtaining, Managing and Communicating Information * Management Planning * Finance and Economics * Managing Staff, Finances and Assets * Sustainability Practice and Sustainable Use * Operations Management * Natural Heritage Management * Cultural Heritage Management * Incident Management * Tourism and Recreation * Collaboratively Managed Protected Areas * Community Conserved Areas * Linking the Landscape * Marine Protected Areas * Evaluating Management Effectiveness * Building Support for Protected Areas * Challenges and Opportunities Part III - Appendices
