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National parks planning

A manual with annotated examples

Year of publication 1976

Author Office of Assistant Director-General (Forestry Department)

Category Manual / guide

Series title FAO Forestry Paper

Series number 0259-2800|0258-6150|02586150|1014-1952|19992882

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The manual incorporates experience gained by FAO in this field and is illustrated with annotated examples drawn from the plans of individual national parks of many parts of the world. The contribution which these sources make to the work is acknowledged. Thanks are also due to the individuals who assisted with editing and producing the text. Special acknowledgement is made to Bernardo Zentilli for his assistance, which has ensured timely publication of the manual.

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