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Abstract
GIS for the Peace Parks of Southern Africa
Track: Ecology, Archaeology, and Conservation
Author(s): Craig Beech, Willem van Riet
An arc of diversity spans the sub-continent of Africa, stretching from coast to coast, and desert to wetland. Straddled conservation areas provide glimpses of animal movement from days gone by. Added to the wildlife, ancient cultures exist, enriching the diversity of these habitats. With these protected areas, the opportunity now exists to unify these ecological and cultural footprints to conceive potential Trans-Frontier Conservation Areas. GIS is used to map the whereabouts of the Transfrontier Parks, to derive management and zonation plans and offers the necessary information to all involved decision makers to bring about a unity in Africa's protected areas.
Craig Beech
Peace Parks Foundation
GIS
P.O. Box 12743
Die Boord
Stellenbosch , Western Cape 7613
South Africa
Phone: +27(0)218876188
Fax: +27(0)218876189
E-mail: cbeech@ppf.org.za
Willem van Riet
Peace Parks Foundation
GIS
P.O. Box 12743
Stellenbosch , Western Cape 7613
South Africa
Phone: +27(0)218876188
Fax: +27(0)218876188
E-mail: willemvr@ppf.org.za