PARKS: The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation Sue Stolton, Equilibrium Research WCPA SC, May 2016

Progress Re-developed: Since 2012, twice a year as an online open-access and peer reviewed journal Objectives: 1) rigorous, challenging publication with high academic credibility and standing; 2) a resource for people actively involved in establishing and managing protected areas Editorial board: 14 members who support development and outreach Dedicated website: since 2014

18,650 visitors in total since 2014 1/1/2016 1/1/2014 1/1/2015 18,650 visitors in total since 2014 Website visits clearly peak when issues come out in November and March. Clear peaks for WCPA email (14/3 – 670 visits) and newsletter (23/3 – 240) Lead author nationality of PARKS papers by WCPA Region— issues 18.1 to 20.2

Next steps Moving on: we agreed to do 4 issues, we have done 10. It’s a big job which we would now like to pass on. Ideally to a managing editor with several support persons Key tasks: ‘secretary’ to Ed Board; encouraging papers; managing submissions, reviews, editing; production and design; managing website and DOIs; managing support contractors and budgeting 2016: WWC issue/22.2 Printing issues: funds required to print copies of last 4 issues for WCC

PARKS The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation To find out more, download PARKS or review guidelines for submitting a paper visit: parksjournal.com/