Policy implications of protected area discourse in the Pacific islands

Local attitudes on protected areas: Evidence from three Natura 2000 wetland sites in Greece

“…As it was previously noted, conservation of protected areas may significantly influence local perceptions, needs, and desires (Bartlett et al, 2010;Primack, 2006;Rosa and da Silva, 2005) resulting in conflicts among local communities and management actors (Brandon et al, 2005;Garcia-Frapolli et al, 2009;Gaston et al, 2008;Jones, 2008). Thus, a shift in more participatory management frameworks is essential involving citizens in decision-making processes (Bogaert et al, 2009;Gerhardinger et al, 2009;Galvin and Haller, 2008;Lockwood, 2010;RodriguezMartinez, 2008).…”

“…Conservation aims have in many cases conflicted with local community perceptions, needs, and desires (Bartlett et al, 2010;Primack, 2006;Rosa and da Silva, 2005). Constraints that a protected area network might impose on land use and management practices of a site such as agriculture and fishing or activities such as hunting are some of the most important root causes of this conflict (Brandon et al, 2005;Garcia-Frapolli et al, 2009;Gaston et al, 2008;Jones, 2008).…”

Challenges facing local communities in Tanzania in realising locally-managed marine areas

“…During the last decade, a large number of initiatives to protect marine environments, some lead by governments and others driven by international donors and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), have introduced a shift from state-based MPAs towards management at a local level by relevant stakeholders [25]. These initiatives have promoted either the concept of shared responsibility between governments and resource users through co-management [26], or the practice of bestowing management wholly on the community [27].…”

Flexibility in temporary fisheries closure legislation is required to maximise success

“…In some instances these closures have been given legislative support. In Vanuatu for example, government supported village based marine closures have been implemented expressly for the sustainable management of the mollusc Trochus niloticus [13,14].…”