Co-management and its options in protected areas of South Africa

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Title:	Co-management and its options in protected areas of South Africa
Author:	Koning, Mirjam de
Year:	2009
Periodical:	Africanus (ISSN 0304-615X)
Volume:	39
Issue:	2
Pages:	5-17
Language:	English
Geographic term:	South Africa
Subjects:	nature conservation national parks and reserves community participation
Abstract:	Co-management is sometimes also referred to as participatory, collaborative or joint management. There are many definitions, but in general it is regarded as a middle-range management option between State and community management. This paper presents an overview of the definition, global trends, legal framework in South Africa and process of co-management in protected areas, as well as an explanation of the various types of co-management that were identified. The advantages and disadvantages of each type are listed, and a beneficiation matrix is developed as a tool to facilitate choosing the optimal option for each given situation. Bibliogr., sum. [ASC Leiden abstract]