Community involvement works where enforcement fails: conservation success through community-based management of Amazon river turtle nests
Law enforcement is widely regarded as a cornerstone to effective natural resource management. Practical guidelines for the optimal use of enforcement measures are lacking particularly in areas protected under sustainable and/or mixed use management regimes and where legal institution are weak. Focus...
Main Authors: | Darren Norris, Fernanda Michalski, James P. Gibbs |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-06-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/4856.pdf |
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