Natural Heritage At the Interface of Nature and Culture

About this book

It has become more and more accepted that nature conservation is not possible without taking into account human activities. Thus an integrated approach to both the natural and cultural heritage is being encouraged and developed.

Gathering a number of distinguished authors with diverse backgrounds (from a religious leader to academics to conservation scientists), the book aims to investigate the relationship between human beings and nature, between nature and culture. Looking at nature as 'heritage' of the human race is a recognition both of the tremendous impacts (both positive and negative) that human activities have had on the natural environment, as well as the acceptance of human responsibility for managing our planet in a sustainable and sensitive manner.

The texts included examine this interface between human beings and nature in specific places (from the Everglades in Florida and Mont Saint Micelle in Atlantic France, to the UK, Europe and the Mediterranean), as well as on a theoretical basis, and in the context of the international biodiversity conventions.

Contents

1. Thymio Papayannis and Peter Howard: "Nature as Heritage" 2. Giorgos Catsadorakis (Scientific Advisor, WWF Greece): "The Conservation Of Biodiversity In Europe And The Mediterranean -- A Gordian Knot?" 3. John Sheail (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Natural Environment Research Council, UK): " 'One And The Same Historic Landscape' -- A Physical Cultural Perspective" 4. James A. Kushlan (Professor, Florida University, USA) and Eileen M. Smith-Cavros (Asst Professor, Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences): "Human Heritage and Natural Heritage in the Everglades" 5. Jean-Claude Lefeuvre (University of Montpelier, CNRS, France): "Natural World Heritage- A New Approach To Integrate Research And Management" 6. Chris Hails, (Chief Scientist, WWF International, Switzerland): "The Evolution Of Approaches To Conserving The World's Natural Heritage: The Experience Of The WWF" 7. David Harmon, (Executive Director, the George Wright Society, USA): "A Bridge Over The Chasm -- Finding Ways To Achieve Integrated Natural And Cultural Heritage Conservation" 8. Alan Dyer (Plymouth University): "Inspiration, Enchantment And A Sense Of Wonder! Can A New Paradigm In Education Bring Nature And Culture Together Again?" 9. Peter Bridgewater (SG, Convention on Wetlands, Switzerland), Salvatore Arico (UNESCO) and John Scott (CBD): "Biological And Cultural Diversity -- The Heritage Of Nature And Culture Through The Looking Glass Of The Multilateral Agreements" 10. Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch (Turkey): "The Gift of Environment -- Divine Response And Human Responsibility"

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