Ecodevelopment Planning for Biodiversity Conservation : A Guideline

Ruchi Badola; Anil K Bhardwaj; Bidyut K Mishra and B M S Rathore

Editore: Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun, 2002

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Contents Foreword. Preface. Using the guideline. I. Introduction 1. Background of ecodevelopment. 2. Concept of ecodevelopment. 3. Evolution of the concept of ecodevelopment. II. Issues and planning process 1. Issues in ecodevelopment planning a. Where to do ecodevelopment. b. Identification of impact zones. c. Prioritization and selection of target villages. d. Activities to be taken up under ecodevelopment. e. Stakeholders identification and collaborations. f. Participation of local communities. g. Tenurial issues. h. Empowering the partners. i. Landscape issues. j. Research monitoring and process documentation. 2. Ecodevelopment planning process. III. The Micro plan format. References. Appendices. Ecodevelopment is a multi disciplinary and multi stakeholder led collaborative strategy currently being adopted in India to link the conservation values of wildlife protected areas with the livelihood and development aspirations of the local communities. The success of this programme essentially depends upon the ability of the planners to understand the complex issues involved in ecodevelopment and integrate these with the overall planning process. This guideline is a step forward in providing basic and concise framework for ecodevelopment planning. The guideline contains structured information on concepts issues and the planning process. It has extensively drawn on experiences from the field and lessons learnt from effective ecodevelopment models currently being implemented in a range of sites across the country. Protected Area Managers development planners NGOs trainers researchers and those involved in integrated conservation and development projects should find this guideline a useful resource. This document is an outcome of the project on protected area management planning guidelines and training including regional planning and regulation under the GEF India Ecodevelopment Project of Ministry of Environment and Forests Government of India. 83 pp.

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• Titolo: Ecodevelopment Planning for Biodiversity Conservation : A Guideline
• Editore: Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Edizione: New
• Condizione: As New