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Mountains, nations, parks, and conservation

A case study of the Mt. Everest area

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Between 1985 and 1991, two new mountain protected areas (MTNPA) covering more than 35,000 km2 and based on participatory management models — the Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area, Nepal, and Qomolangma Nature Preserve, Tibet Autonomous Region — were successfully established through the collaborative efforts of Woodlands Mountain Institute and conservationists in China and Nepal. Characteristics common to both projects include the importance of establishing (1) effective rationales, (2) local support constituencies, (3) a senior advisory group, (4) a task force, (5) linkages between conservation and development, and (6) fund raising mechanisms. The lessons derived from the experiences of Woodlands Mountain Institute are of significant value to others in preserving MTNPA. Increased collaboration and communication between all interested in conservation, however, will remain a critical component for expanding mountain protected area coverage to throughout the world.

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    Taylor-Ide Daniel, Byers Alton C. III & Campbell J. Gabriel

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Taylor-Ide, D., Byers, A.C. & Campbell, J.G. Mountains, nations, parks, and conservation. GeoJournal 27, 105–112 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00150641

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