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Location of the Korean Export Processing Zone (1009 ha)
KEPZ at the time of acquisition in 1999
Very sparse vegetation following unsustainable use of timber/wood, collection of soil/sand and erosion
Often bare and barren eroded sandy soils
No permanent water bodies
KEPZ today: after planting 1.7 M trees and grass on
slopes and establishing17 water bodies
EFFECTI
VE
6 guidelines underpinning the principle of effective restoration
1.‘Do no harm’ by first identifying when active restoration is best option2.Re-establish ecosystem structure, function and composition3.Maximize the contribution of restoration to enhancing resilience4.Restore connectivity within and beyond the boundaries of protected areas5.Encourage and re-establish traditional cultural values and practices that contribute to the ecological, social and cultural sustainability of the protected area and its surroundings6.Use research and monitoring, including from traditional ecological knowledge, to maximize restoration success
Main opportunities and obstacles to building needed
capacity
Human
Institutional
Financial
Human capacity
1
2
3
Condition when acquired
After development
After dressing for buildable land preparation Suggestions
TrainingHolistic approachE-learning modules
Diverse expertise:EngineersEcologists AgronomistsLawyersTraditional knowledge Economists, etc.
Challenging needs
Institutional capacity
Suggestions
EIA report PA plan of action Management
effectiveness plan
Legislations, regulations, national standards
Governance
Challenging needs
Financial capacity
Suggestions
GEF 4: 60% allocation to biodiversity is for PAs
Lifeweb Initiative Innovative sources
High cost / investments with no obvious returns
Challenging needs
is replicable for EFFECTIVE restoration
Thank you
Experience at