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Réseau National des Aires Protégées
Reporting entity
Managing entity
Ministro do Ambiente, Habitação e Ordenamento do Territóri (MAHOT)
KSS Operational Coverage
Cape Verde
Topic
biodiversity
forests
natural resources management
Registration required
Registration not required
Website's languages
Portuguese, Portugal
English
Search capability
Dedicated multi-document search engine
KSS HQ Address
Achada Santo Antonio
Praia
Santiago
Cape Verde
Description
Objectives
The main objectives in the management of a protected area are:
- Scientific investigation
- Protection of forest areas
- Preservation of species and genetic diversity
- Maintaining the ecological balance of the regions where PAs are inserted
- Tourism and recreation
- Promoting environmental education
- Sustainable use of resources derived from natural ecosystems
- Maintenance of cultural and aesthetic values
- Meeting the basic needs of Cape Verdean man
Principles
The management of protected areas and natural resources are guided by the following principles:
- Prevent breakage, alteration and contamination of natural environments
- Ensure that the potential use of renewable natural resources is made without diminishing their ability to recover
- Repair, as far as possible, changes in natural habitats
- Protect historical or archaeological elements that may be integrated into protected areas
- Respect traditional customs and customs insofar as they are not contrary to the purpose of the protected area
- Promote the socio-economic development of the local population in a manner compatible with the management objectives outlined
- Facilitate public participation in the declaration and management of protected areas