Protected Areas And Regional Development In Europe

Author : Ingo Mose
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317074441

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Protected Areas and Regional Development in Europe by Ingo Mose Pdf

While originally created as reserves for beautiful landscapes and endangered species, protected areas in Europe were subsequently used as a means to preserve whole ecosystems, with restrictions on human activities and impacts. More recently, protected areas are also being considered as instruments for regional development, particularly in marginal regions facing severe economic and socio-cultural problems. Contrary to previous conservation-focused policies, new approaches aim to blend conservation and development functions, making protected areas real 'living landscapes' and integrating activities such as agriculture, forestry, handicrafts, tourism and education with the conservation and sustainability aspects. The past decade has seen a marked increase in these innovative and dynamic types of protected areas. However, the policies of individual European countries are very varied. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between protected areas and regional development policies, both in theory and practice. Illustrated with a wide range of case studies from across Europe, it compares the different concepts, strategies and instruments being used. In conclusion, it suggests the most innovative and successful ways to use protected areas for regeneration and sustainable regional development.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 9782831702308

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Parks for Life by Anonim Pdf

This plan sets out the policies and actions needed to ensure an adequate, effective and well-managed network of protected areas in Europe. It outlines how potential areas should be integrated with other sectors, such as agriculture, forestry and tourism; sets out priorities at European, sub-regional and national level; proposes actions to strengthen the legal framework, planning and management of Europe's protected areas, and explains how to create the public support necessary for success. Over 200 individuals and institutions have contributed to what has become IUCN's largest-ever exercise in regional collaboration between government agencies, NGOs and the individual staff of protected areas.

Author : Thomas Hammer,Ingo Mose,Dominik Siegrist,Norbert Weixlbaumer
Publisher : Green Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : National parks and reserves
ISBN : 3865817653

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Parks of the Future by Thomas Hammer,Ingo Mose,Dominik Siegrist,Norbert Weixlbaumer Pdf

There has been an unmistakable boom in parks in Europe since the 1990s. This richly illustrated book discusses what role parks may play in promoting sustainable development.

Author : Bo Storrank
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789289349437

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Unlocking regional potentials by Bo Storrank Pdf

Ecosystem services in the Nordic countries entail a high potential with regard to regional growth and job creation. The report Unlocking regional potentials describes recent policy actions taken by the Nordic countries regarding natural and cultural heritage as a valuable resource in sustainable regional development. In addition, the report introduces examples of European and Nordic research and development activities concerning valuation of natural and cultural heritage. Nordic experiences underline the need to apply a broad view on regional development including the importance of natural and cultural heritage to human health, well-being, social inclusion and local identity. There is also a need to develop regional platforms for interaction between different interest groups, and to carry out further analyses of regional assets with regard to natural and cultural heritage.

Author : Robert Pickard,Anne-Marie Cousin,Bruno Coussy,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9287163715

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Sustainable Development Strategies in South-East Europe by Robert Pickard,Anne-Marie Cousin,Bruno Coussy,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage Pdf

The Institutional Capacity Building Plan is the first of three components in the Regional Programme for Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe that was launched in 2003. As part of this plan, a "translational theme-based debate" was held, the structure of which was based on an assessment of requests from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" and Kosovo. The results of this debate have been published across three volumes in the European Heritage series. The first volume concerned current heritage policies and legislation; the second covered the tools for integrated management of cultural and natural heritage, in the broad sense of the term (the concept of "cultural environment"). This third volume examines how the enhancement of cultural and natural heritage can contribute to the implementation of sustainable development projects. The participants' reports and presentations on European best practices should inspire institutions to define rules and guidelines for structuring their national heritage policies so that they can also contribute to regional and local development strategies.

Author : Georgi Zhelezov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319201108

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Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions by Georgi Zhelezov Pdf

This second edition of the book Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions: Southeastern Europe integrates the scientific results and expertise of the researchers from the countries in Southeastern Europe. The book consists of updated information for the topics observed in first edition and several new chapters with analysis of some problems in the mountain regions of four new for the edition countries in Southeastern European space. The general themes in the book are related to Global problems and mountain regions; Nature resources and landuse in mountain regions; Social, economic and regional problems of mountain regions; Nature protection, conservation and monitoring and Networks and strategies for mountain regions. The key topics for discussion are: Natural recourses and land use in mountain regions. Sustainable social and economic development of the mountain regions. Natural disasters and risk prevention. Spatial modeling and planning. Nature protection, monitoring and conservation. Politics and sustainable practices for development of mountain regions. Transborder and regional cooperation. Mountain regions in Southeastern Europe are characterized by unique landscape and biological diversity and great economic potential. They have function as a living space and provide different groups of ecosystem and landscape services. In social and economic aspects these regions are one of the poorest in Southeastern European countries with unused potential. Human, ecological and economic problems arising in various mountain regions have the same basic characteristics irrespective of the country. Some mountain regions are subject to specific for the conditions of the mountain and country policy for planning, development and mountain population promotion. The general goal is development of whole economy and the efficient management of natural resources and prevention of natural and tec hnological disasters. The mountain regions are one of the most threatened landscape systems in Southeastern Europe. Understanding the importance of the mountain regions and conservation of the natural heritage require scientific and institutional cooperation at all levels.

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9287143358

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General Guidelines for the Development of the Pan-European Ecological Network by Council of Europe Pdf

The Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy, which was endorsed by ministers from 54 countries in the UN-ECE region on 25 October 1995, provides for the establishment by 2005 of the Pan-European Ecological Network. These Guidelines provide a reference document for all those involved in establishing and managing the network. The document aims to provide a coherent framework for guiding an array of co-operative, decentralised measures which aim to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of the ecosystems, habitats, species and landscapes of European importance.

Author : Hugh D. Clout
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015019131096

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Regional Development in Western Europe by Hugh D. Clout Pdf

Author : Peter Bromley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780419216100

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Nature Conservation in Europe by Peter Bromley Pdf

This 'route map' through the legislative and policy frameworks explains how conservation works in Europe, looking at the mechanisms for delivering nature conservation policies in the European Community member states.

Author : Marianne Kettunen,Patrick ten Brink
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136213106

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Social and Economic Benefits of Protected Areas by Marianne Kettunen,Patrick ten Brink Pdf

Protected areas (PAs) contain biodiversity and ecosystems of high conservation value. In addition, these areas provide a range of benefits, both direct and indirect, to our societies and economies, i.e. so called ecosystem services. These services include, for example, an ecosystem's ability to regulate floods and climate, purify water, secure the pollination of crops, and create opportunities for recreation, culture and tourism. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the socio-economic benefits of PAs and PA networks and provides step-by-step practical guidance on identifying, assessing and valuing the various ecosystem services and related benefits provided by PAs. It also aims to improve the communication of PA benefits to different stakeholders and the general public. It is shown that identifying and valuing the socio-economic benefits of PAs can be beneficial for several reasons. Demonstrating socio-economic importance of a protected site can significantly increase political and stakeholder support for the site and resolve conflicts between different interest groups. This can lead to positive changes in policies and decision-making. Insights on PA benefits are also needed to identify a combination of actions and land use practices that best support the sustainable and equitable utilisation of these benefits, while retaining a site’s conservation goals. Finally, demonstrating different benefits can help to discover alternative and sustainable sources for financing the management of PAs.

Author : European Environment Agency,Agencia Europea de Medio Ambiente (Copenhague, Dinamarca),Europees Milieu Agentschap,Europæiske Miljøagentur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9292133292

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Protected Areas in Europe - an Overview by European Environment Agency,Agencia Europea de Medio Ambiente (Copenhague, Dinamarca),Europees Milieu Agentschap,Europæiske Miljøagentur Pdf

"Protected areas today cover a relatively large part of Europe, with almost 21% of the territory of EEA member countries and cooperating countries consisting of protected areas. In spite of this widespread presence of protected areas in all European countries, the topic has not received as much attention on a pan-European level as other environmental issues. We hope this report from the EEA--the first we have compiled on the subject--will go some way to redressing the balance. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of protected areas and aims to assist policymakers and the wider public in understanding the complexity of the current systems of protected areas. This report is especially timely, as 2012 marks the 20th anniversaries of the Convention on Biological Diversity and of the EU Habitats Directive. Both of these legal instruments consider protected areas to be key tools in the maintenance and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. For the purposes of this report, a 'protected area' is any site with defined boundaries classified or designated by countries under legislation primarily aiming at nature conservation i.e. at the protection, management and restoration of species, habitats and ecosystems. A protected area can thus be any area of sea, lakes, rivers or land that has been identified as important for the conservation of nature, and managed for this purpose. It is important to recognise that protected areas differ greatly in the extent to which they limit human activity within their boundaries. Some protected areas allow industry, extensive agriculture or fishing to occur within their boundaries, while others prohibit all of these activities. The term is thus very broad in its application. The report covers all 32 countries that are members of the EEA--27 European Union Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey--as well as the seven cooperating countries--Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo under the UN Security Council Resolution 1244/99. The overseas protected areas of European countries are not considered in this report."--Publisher's description.

Author : R. H. Jongman,Dana Kamphorst,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Committee for the Activities of the Council of Europe in the field of Biological and Landscape Diversity
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287149364

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Ecological Corridors in Land Use Planning and Development Policies by R. H. Jongman,Dana Kamphorst,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Committee for the Activities of the Council of Europe in the field of Biological and Landscape Diversity Pdf

This study has been prepared in the framework of the work programme of the Committee of Experts for the Pan-European Ecological Network. It gives an overview of national approaches to realise ecological corridors through land use planning and development policies of countries implementing the Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy.

Author : Robert Brunner,Council of Europe. Committee for the Activities of the Council of Europe in the field of Biological and Landscape Diversity
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287149917

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Identification of the Most Important Transboundary Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe by Robert Brunner,Council of Europe. Committee for the Activities of the Council of Europe in the field of Biological and Landscape Diversity Pdf

The protection of transborder areas in an ecological network system which take account of clusters of conservation areas represents an important step towards protecting natural heritage in Europe. Cross-border co-operation can help provide larger protected areas with uniform management and thus make a considerable contribution to the conservation of biodiversity. This report reflects the transborder co-operation in countries of central and eastern Europe, including Russia, the Baltic countries, Belarus and Ukraine.

Author : Andrew Terry,Karin Ullrich,Uwe Riecken
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 2831709458

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The Green Belt of Europe by Andrew Terry,Karin Ullrich,Uwe Riecken Pdf

The Iron Curtain, running from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea, divided Europe for almost 40 years and no activity was allowed in this "forbidden" zone. When it fell in 1989, it left a strip of land that runs the entire length of Europe and that has remained comparatively undisturbed - a green belt. The Green Belt initiative aims to integrate this entire strip of land with its key habitats and ecological areas as part of an international network of valuable ecosystems. This book provides background information on the initiative, reviews current activities in a number of case studies and looks at how the initiative can fit into current and future global efforts to protect European biodiversity.

Author : John A. Parrotta,Ronald L. Trosper
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400721449

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Traditional Forest-Related Knowledge by John A. Parrotta,Ronald L. Trosper Pdf

Exploring a topic of vital and ongoing importance, Traditional Forest Knowledge examines the history, current status and trends in the development and application of traditional forest knowledge by local and indigenous communities worldwide. It considers the interplay between traditional beliefs and practices and formal forest science and interrogates the often uneasy relationship between these different knowledge systems. The contents also highlight efforts to conserve and promote traditional forest management practices that balance the environmental, economic and social objectives of forest management. It places these efforts in the context of recent trends towards the devolution of forest management authority in many parts of the world. The book includes regional chapters covering North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Australia-Pacific region. As well as relating the general factors mentioned above to these specific areas, these chapters cover issues of special regional significance, such as the importance of traditional knowledge and practices for food security, economic development and cultural identity. Other chapters examine topics ranging from key policy issues to the significant programs of regional and international organisations, and from research ethics and best practices for scientific study of traditional knowledge to the adaptation of traditional forest knowledge to climate change and globalisation.