This is a joint project between CSVPA and the Task Force on Protected Landscapes. In terms of conceptualization this volume strengthens the recognition of cultural and spiritual values in the general policies and strategies for PA planning and management.
Protected Landscapes are a strong option for the conservation of biodiversity in landscapes and seascapes that are significantly human-influenced and inhabited. They often contain threatened or endemic species of flora and fauna, as well as a great range of agrobiodiversity. Recognized as Category V in the protected area categorization system of the IUCN, their existence is based on the interactions of people and nature over time. Critical areas for cultural sustenance, many protected landscapes encompass an array of cultural and spiritual values.
This publication, “Protected Landscapes and Cultural and Spiritual Values,” presents case studies from all over the world illustrating the role Protected Landscapes are playing in sustaining these values and related knowledge and practices. A synthesis focuses on the key lessons to be learned from these case studies, analyses the strengths and weaknesses of these areas in achieving conservation goals, identifies key gaps in knowledge, and presents a glimpse of further work needed.
This publication is the second in a series on the values of protected landscapes, which will explore the various environmental, economic, social and cultural values that Category V protected areas can provide. Volume II is a joint project of two working groups within IUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA): the Protected Landscapes Task Force and the Task Force on Cultural and Spiritual Values of Protected Areas.
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