Sacred natural sites : guidelines for protected area managers

Complete Title:

IUCN Publication

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Abstract:

Sacred sites are the oldest form of protected areas and many of them are very important biodiversity reservoirs. This book will help conservation professionals and the custodians of sacred sites interested in the role of cultural and spiritual values in nature conservation to ensure the long-term survival of such valuable sites.

Monographic Series:

Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines Series

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Imprint:

Gland : IUCN ; Paris, FR : UNESCO, 2008

Physical Description:

xii, 106p. : ill.

Publication Year:

2008

ISBN:

978-2-8317-1039-6

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references. Also available in separate Estonian, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish language versions.

The definitions of protected areas and related concepts in this title are out of date. Readers should consult BPG 21 and later titles for current definitions.