Papua New Guinea: an assessment of the effectiveness of Papua New Guinea's protected areas using WWF's RAPPAM methodology

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Microsoft Word - RAPPAM Draft Report 18Oct.doc An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Papua New Guinea’s Protected Areas Using WWF’s RAPPAM Methodology October 2006 Pa pu a N ew G ui ne a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Much of the Rapid Assessment and Proritisation of Protected Area Management (RAPPAM) in PNG would not have been possible with cooperation, dedication and enthusiasm from numerous individuals. It is impossible to name all involved and hopefully this acknowledgement provides all of them with the vigour to participate in further RAPPAM and associated activities. Firstly, thanks go to the Protected Area communities that gave their time most willingly and participated in discussions, while appreciating and adhering to the importance of conservation. Secondly the field officers of the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), conservation organizations, other government and statutory bodies who participated in workshops and provincial officers. Wit