The IUCN protected area management categories is a core document for the development, reporting and understanding of protected areas worldwide. In this reprint of the 2008 categories new text on Recognising Protected Areas and Assigning Management Categories and Governance Types, drawing on global best practice and extensive consultation, provides guidance on implementing the categories.
Includes bibliographic references (pp. 85-86 and p. 31).
Volume incorporates two publications: a 2013 updated edition of Guidelines for applying protected area management categories and a new publication, "IUCN WCPA best practice guidance on recognising protected areas and assigning management categories and governance types."
Current, subject to updates for MPAs contained in the second edition of BPG 19.