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Practical Guide – Governing Natural Environments and Protected Areas

A Decision-Making Tool

The objective of the Practical Guide to the Governance of Natural Environments and Protected Areas: An Overview is to support First Nations in their reflections and decision-making to ensure the success of protected area projects on their territory.

It is intended for teams working in conservation and environment or territorial management, and more generally for any community member wishing to better understand the different ways of managing an organization dedicated to natural environment conservation.

Eleven chapters describe each of the main management approaches, and numerous sidebars provide additional information on various themes. Finally, a concluding section offers further reading on the topics covered in the guide.