These regions must be able to accomodate migratory patterns, anticipate nature's time cycles, and absorb the impacts of global change. Ideally such sites, which may already be designated as protected areas, are linked by corridors of natural or restored wild cover to permit migration and adaptation to global change. Both the core sites and corridors and nested within a matrix of mixed land uses and ownership patterns. Appropriate incentives to make optimal use of local resources, and apply sustainable technologies, are combined with a system for sharing the costs and benefits of conservation and managed use fairly. Key here is building the local capacity to participate, negotiate, and perform the various tasks involved.
All stakeholders warrant the opportunity to participate in program management and implementation.
All stakeholders have at their disposal the critical information needed to facilitate biodiversity management. Geographic Information System technology is used to help stakeholders envision their region and its distinctive features clearly. GIS also helps them model options and scenarios for the future. Biology, anthropology, economics, engineering, and other related fields are tapped. Such knowledge helps stakeholders and program managers to anticipate nature's long and short cycles and to track global change.