Transcript Category Ia - Equilibrium Research

Category Ia
Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles
Strictly protected to conserve biodiversity and
geodiversity, where human visitation is controlled.
Reference sites for research and monitoring.
Should generally be :
- Ecologically intact
- Free of human disturbance
- Managed for low visitation
- Capable of surviving without intervention
- Suitable for baseline monitoring
Aldabra Atoll National Park and World Heritage Site: Seychelles
Category Ib
Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Usually large unmodified / slightly modified areas,
retaining natural character and influence, without
permanent or significant human habitation,
managed to preserve their natural condition
Should generally
- Be free of modern infrastructure and agriculture
- Have intact species and ecology
- Be large enough to protect biodiversity
- Avoid inappropriate and excessive human use
- Offer outstanding wilderness experience
Imfolozi Wilderness Area, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Category II
Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam
Natural areas protecting large-scale ecological
processes with characteristic species and
ecosystems. Also provide spiritual, scientific,
educational and recreational opportunities
Should generally
- Contain examples of major natural regions
- Be large enough to maintain ecosystems
- Be in a natural or near-natural state
- Inform and excite visitors about conservation
Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam
Category III
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States
Protecting a natural monument – a landform, sea
mount, geological feature or even a living feature
like an ancient grove – with high visitor value.
Should generally contain one or more of:
- Natural geological / geomorphological features
- Culturally-influenced natural features
- Natural-cultural sites – e.g. sacred groves
- Cultural sites with important ecology
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: United States
Category IV
Island of Vilm, Germany
Protecting particular species or habitats. Many will
need regular management to meet the needs of
species or habitats, but this is not a requirement.
Should address one or more of the following:
- Protection of particular species / habitats
- Active management to maintain target species
- Management of natural/semi natural habitats
- Management of culturally-defined ecosystems
Island of Vilm, Germany
Category V
Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK
Protecting the distinct ecological, biological,
cultural and scenic values created by a long-term
interaction of people and nature
Should generally have:
- A high quality landscape or seascape
- A balanced interaction of people and nature
- Unique or traditional management patterns
Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK
Category VI
Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil
Protecting generally large ecosystems & habitats,
mostly in a more-or-less natural condition, where a
proportion use sustainable, non-industrial, natural
resource management as a means to conservation
Should generally:
- Promote sustainable resource use
- Aim to conserve ecosystems and habitats
- Retain a substantial area in a natural condition
- Help to maintain local community livelihoods
Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, Brazil