Authors:
Chris Lowie, Frederic C. Wurster, Sean Lawlor, Jason Riley, Adib Gunawan and Noviyanti Nugraheni
Book:
Proceedings of the 15th International Peat Congress
Venue:
Kuching
Keywords:
great-dismal-swamp, partnership, peatland, protected-area, sebangau-national-park
Documentfile:
ipc16p402-406a168lowiewurster.etal_.pdf
Summary:
SUMMARY
The designation of two protected areas from opposite ends of the world as sister protected areas, provides many benefits. It allows for the exchange of knowledge and information that may impact ecosystems in both protected areas. It provides inspiration to protected area staff, motivated by the shared challenges and encouragement of their partners around the globe. A sister protected area arrangement is an effective training and capacity building…