Transboundary cooperation to achieve wilderness protection and large landscape conservation
Locke H. 2012. Transboundary cooperation to achieve wilderness protection and large landscape conservation. Park Science. 28(3):24–28
Large intact wilderness areas remain the cornerstone of any conservation effort; however, they alone are insufficient to secure the perpetuation of the species and processes they are meant to protect. Scientific studies of species extinction patterns, natural processes, and climate change adaptation have established the need to move from managing at the park level to working across entire landscapes. This evolution in thinking is being embraced by park agencies around the world, but is one that requires park managers to approach conservation in new ways and to reassess traditional priorities with a landscape-scale perspective. National park wilderness is a key element in this new approach.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Locke, Harvey
- Units
- BIBE , GLAC , NRSS , YELL , YOSE
- Keywords
- Big Bend NP, climate change impacts and adaptation, connectivity conservation, Glacier NP, large landscape conservation, National Parks, peace parks, transboundary conservation, Wilderness, Yellowstone NP, Yellowstone to Yukon, Yosemite NP