Title:
Landscape Approach As Wilderness Theme In Fragmented Ecosystems
Proposed by: Mohamed Bakarr
Seconded by: Karen Ross

WHEREAS,

Though a significant proportion of the world's terrestrial ecosystems have been highly fragmented, these fragmented systems contain significant proportion of the Earth's biodiversity.

These fragmented ecosystems support the livelihoods of millions of people around the world.

Strict protection efforts are increasingly hampered by conflict with development efforts.

A broad, landscape-based approach involving wilderness concepts can enhance management effectiveness.

THEREFORE, the 7^th World Wilderness Congress

Endorses the landscape approach as a tool in advancing wilderness areas stewardship in fragmented landscapes to protect biodiversity; and hereby

RESOLVES, that

Future Congresses will further emphasize the landscape approach, and create opportunities for effective dialogue and sharing experiences that promote and strengthen links between wilderness area management and protected area managers.

Proposed by:

Mohamed Bakarr
Centre for Applied Biodiversity Science
Conservation International
1919 M Street, NW
Washington DC 20036 USA
+1 202 912 1000

Seconded by:

Karen Ross,
Conservation International,
Southern African Programme
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Private Bag X7
Claremont 7735 South Africa
+27 21 7998717