An approach for integrating economic impact analysis into the evalution of potential marine proteced area sites

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A model for designing marine protected areas that protect important components of the ecosystem while minimizing economic impacts in local communities is used. It evaluated and compared potential marine protected area sites and further illustrated three policy scenarios, the scenarios demonstrated how the model could be used to achieve different goals for managing resources in the region.

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Linking management and livelihood in environment conservation: Case of the Korup National Park Cameroon

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The potential links between the Korup National Park's human community of 4200 inhabitant's livelihood and the long-term management and survival of the Park as the important biodiversity conservation zone are evaluated. The results indicate that the successful management of a Park like Korup might depend on the involvement of the local communities.

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Proactive monitoring and adaptive management of social carrying capacity in Arches National Park: an application of computer simulation modellin

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The use of computers simulation modeling as a tool for proactive monitoring and adaptive management of social carrying capacity at the Arches National Park, is illustrated.

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