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Explain the concept and purpose of marine and terrestrial protected areas.
Critically evaluate the complex relationship between protected areas, their governance, management and the surrounding communities/landscapes.
Communicate the importance in conserving Australia’s natural and cultural heritage.
Identify and describe the threats to protected areas.
Develop some core competencies for effective planning and management of protected areas
Develop critical thinking based on an interdisciplinary perspective for managing protected areas.
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Setting the Scene: Concept and purpose of ICUN Protected Areas (PAs). Principles of Protected Area Management (PAM): Planning and establishing PAs. Governance and management of PAs (including Management Plans and Key Performance Indicators). Assessing PAM Effectiveness (PAME). Specific aspects of PAM: Valuing PAs. Threats to PAs. Challenges and contentious issues in PAM. Landscape connection and conservation. Working with communities. World Heritage sites.