Estuardo Secaira María Elena Molina Adapting CAP Methodology to Include Cultural Targets Experiences and lessons from Mesoamerica and the Caribbean Estuardo Secaira María Elena Molina

Background Many protected areas and conservation landscapes hold significant biodiversity and cultural heritage There are significant synergies when working together Need of integrated planning methodologies

The Nature Conservancy’s Role Conservation Area Planning CONAP: Maya Biosphere Reserve 2001-2006 Master Plan Ministry of Culture: Tikal National Park 2004-2008 Master Plan Adaptation for Tangible and Non-Tangible Cultural Targets

Viability, Integrity and Significance Analysis From Basic CAP Framework… (1a) Viability, Integrity and Significance Analysis (1) (2) Conservation Targets Natural Cultural Threat Analysis (3) Situation Analysis (5) Measures of Success (6) Strategies (4) Capacity Analysis

Tangible Cultural Targets Region Area Zone Site Group of Structures Structure Movable objects

Non-tangible Cultural Targets Non tangible values identity, recreational, artistic, aesthetic, educational, scientific, peace, intrinsic Local/indigenous knowledge Medicine, botany, zoology, animal husbandry, agriculture, crafts Social institutions Customary law system Spirituality World vision, sacred places and rituals Oral history Traditions Language, music and dances, festivals, gastronomy

Cultural Conservation Targets- Atitlan Watershed Maya archaeological sites Spanish, Republican and vernacular architecture Maya, Spanish and Republican Movable objects Sacred and enchanted places, and historical routes Oral history, traditional knowledge and practices Community values and organizations Scenic and recreational values

Viability Analysis Integrity Analysis Significance Analysis Natural Targets Tangible Cultural Targets Non-Tangible Cultural Targets Size Conceptual Meaning Correspondence Condition Physical Condition Inter-generational Transmisibility Landscape Context Social and Natural Context Context

Threat Analysis of Cultural Targets Step 2: Deterioration effects Loss of Conceptual Meaning Destruction Loss of traditional knowledge Step 3: Causes of Deterioration Weathering Looting Inadequate management of tourism Lack of institutional support for local/native culture Prioritization criteria: Severity or Intensity Scope Prioritization criteria: Contribution Irreversibility

Prioritization and Integration of Strategies Integrated and Prioritized Strategies Natural Targets Cultural Targets = +

Inclusion of Production Targets for Management Plans of Private Nature Reserves Most are mainly production units They requested it Usually they do not compete, because owners are looking for sustainability Plan is done with owner and relevant staff Final presentation for neighbouring owners has created enthusiasm Government will adopt the methodology as a official guideline for private reserves’ management plans

Tips for the process Include appropriate stakeholders in the planning team Plan the inclussion of different targets during preparation of your workplan Have separate, but consecutive sessions (the planning team will be in the whole process) Fill out separate worksheets Think all the time about the two types of targets Invite relevant experts for every session

Impacts 5 landscape-level managements plans including natural and cultural targets 2 landscape-level management plan include natural, cultural and production targets 13 small-scale management plans include natural, cultural or production targets 5 more plans in the MACR region (2 in México, Nicaragua, Colombia and Dominican Republic) Involved in an specific Efroymson Class Interest in building alliances among institutions in charge of biodiversity and cultural heritage (Guatemala and México) Wide participation of stakeholders Increased understanding among natural and cultural experts and institutions Taking advantages of opportunities, because donors promote collaboration among natural and cultural institutions

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Integrated Methodology for Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage Conservation Targets Natural Cultural Production (1) (3) Sources of Stress Causes of Deterioration Stresses- Deterioration (2) Viability, Integrity and Significance Analysis Oportunities Stakeholders Measures of Success (5) Strategies (4)