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GLOBAL
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AFRICA
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ASIA-PACIFIC
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CENTRAL AMERICA
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SOUTH AMERICA
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INFORMATION
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Develop existing database directory; co-ordinate/
disseminate all types of information on TMCF; possible production
of TMCF atlas
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Collect more information on TMCF's; update WCMC database
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Add TMCF to Kappelle & Brown Mountain Forest Book;
develop a system to exchange information between WCMC and people in
TMCF areas
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NETWORKING
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Activate Global TMCF network
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Development of African TMCF Network; develop proposal
to attract funds
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Development of regional network; link protected area
managers/scientists
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Participate in national meeting in Mexico of TMCF
experts (Nov. 98); support international network using the Web
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Activate functioning regional network; web site links
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AWARENESS
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Produce pop doc in order to clarify TMCF terminology,
and highlight the threats to and values of TMCF's
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Produce and disseminate summary digest on African
TMCF's
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Produce popular document (pop doc) in 5 languages,
including poster; seek to inform at all levels
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Promote awareness of TMCF's and their values; development
of pop doc and management/
conservation case studies
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Develop recognition of TMCF among NGO's; create logo;
send meeting documents to possible funders - see appendix
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POLICY
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Integrate the workplan activities listed here to increase
political recognition of the status and importance values of Tropical
Montane Cloud Forests
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Produce policy theme for International Symposium on
Sustainable Mountain Development in Ecuador, Nov. 98; organise workshops
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RESEARCH
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Develop TMCF classification system; establish working
group within IUFRO; if there is a gap
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Development of standardised monitoring systems and
methodologies; site ID, characterisation, inventory, and prioritisation
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ID of priority topics with the focus on a number of
priority sites - see appendix
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ID national institutions to promote research on priority
issues - see appendix
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Research into cloud stripping, water harvesting; systemisation
of methodologies; N.B. - no intervention in some areas
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MANAGEMENT
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Adoption and development of an integrated landscape
approach
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Link up remaining fragments; improve existing PA management
effectiveness
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Need social process research to describe management
issues
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CAPACITY BUILDING
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Increase at local level; initiate "twining" arrangements
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Production of handbook for education/capacity building;
establish TMCF components in university courses.
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COMMUNITY
MATTERS
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The key role of local stakeholders and the cultural
values of TMCF's are recognised through all themes and in all regions.
A high level of community involvement in the planning and implementation
if research and management is vital, and should be promoted through
alliances and shared knowledge.
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