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♤ To ensure the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variations.
♤ To encourage the traditional resource use systems;
♤ To understand the patterns and processes of functioning of ecosystems;
♤ To monitor the natural and human-caused changes on spatial and temporal scales;
Development
♤ To promote, at the local level, economic development which is culturally, socially and ecologically sustainable.
♤ To develop the strategies leading to improvement and management of natural resources;
Logistics support
♤ To provide support for research, monitoring, education and information exchange related to local, national and global issues of conservation and development
♤ Sharing of knowledge generated by research through site specific training and education; and
♤ Development of community spirit in the management of natural resources.