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Initiatives supporting wilderness protection in Majella NP, Italy

Initiatives supporting wilderness protection in Majella NP, Italy

Among the various approaches Majella NP applies in wilderness management, the three initiatives described below were adopted in order to protect existing and contribute to the creation of future wilderness areas.

Preserving and promoting raised bog ecosystems in Soomaa, Estonia

Preserving and promoting raised bog ecosystems in Soomaa, Estonia

The management method applied in Soomaa provides a great example of how zonation, as a management tool, helps avoid conflict between intervention and non-intervention management.

Wilderness management: an integral part of overall conservation strategy and visitor management in Fulufjället NP, Sweden

Wilderness management: an integral part of overall conservation strategy and visitor management in Fulufjället NP, Sweden

Zonation as a fundamental tool: The implementation of non-intervention management is supported by clear zonation, a highly effective method of protecting key natural features and processes, and at the same time providing opportunities for informal recreation and appreciation of nature.

Non-intervention management and marine environment in Archipelago NP, Finland

Non-intervention management and marine environment in Archipelago NP, Finland

Non-intervention management is an innovative and challenging approach in terrestrial ecosystems but almost unknown for a marine protected area. The very first marine protected area Archipelago NP with a non-intervention wilderness zone of 10 000 ha was certified as a PAN Park in 2007.

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