Managing Protected Areas: A Global Guide

By: Michael Lockwood and Graeme Worboys and Ashish Kothari

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 832 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136561764
Related ISBNs:: 9781849771900, 9781844073030, 9781844073030, 9781844073023, 9781844073023
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/02/20
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Michael Lockwood
Edited by:: Graeme Worboys
Edited by:: Ashish Kothari