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A global analysis of protected area management effectiveness.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20859627     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We compiled details of over 8000 assessments of protected area management effectiveness across the world and developed a method for analyzing results across diverse assessment methodologies and indicators. Data was compiled and analyzed for over 4000 of these sites. Management of these protected areas varied from weak to effective, with about 40% showing major deficiencies. About 14% of the surveyed areas showed significant deficiencies across many management effectiveness indicators and hence lacked basic requirements to operate effectively. Strongest management factors recorded on average related to establishment of protected areas (legal establishment, design, legislation and boundary marking) and to effectiveness of governance; while the weakest aspects of management included community benefit programs, resourcing (funding reliability and adequacy, staff numbers and facility and equipment maintenance) and management effectiveness evaluation. Estimations of management outcomes, including both environmental values conservation and impact on communities, were positive. We conclude that in spite of inadequate funding and management process, there are indications that protected areas are contributing to biodiversity conservation and community well-being.
Authors:
Fiona Leverington; Katia Lemos Costa; Helena Pavese; Allan Lisle; Marc Hockings
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-09-22
Journal Detail:
Title:  Environmental management     Volume:  46     ISSN:  1432-1009     ISO Abbreviation:  Environ Manage     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-25     Completed Date:  2011-01-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7703893     Medline TA:  Environ Manage     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  685-98     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biodiversity
Conservation of Natural Resources / methods*
Environmental Monitoring
Management Audit*
Program Evaluation

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