Protected Landscapes: A Guide for Policy Makers and Planners

ISBN-13: 9780412455308 / Angielski / Twarda / 1992 / 298 str.

P. H. C. Lucas

Opis

Many countries have areas with special natural qualities characterized by the harmonious interaction between resident populations and the land. This book sets out the varied approaches to establishing such areas as protected landscapes. It provides guidance on criteria for selection of landscapes, implementation, management and the legal measures involved if protection is to be achieved.

Recenzje

...a useful reference work - Planning Perspectives

Spis treści

Preface. Foreword. The Lake District declaration. Protected landscapes. Protected landscapes and sustainability. International cooperation for protected landscapes. Values of protected landscapes. Selection of protected landscapes. Legal measures and administrative structures. National policies and protected landscapes. Protected landscape policy and partnership. Management of protected landscapes. Benefits to residents of protected landscapes. The concept in action: case studies around the world. Appendices