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A variety of protected areas types are used in a bioregion: strictly protected nature reserves, national or state parks, areas for the controlled extraction of non-timber forest products, privately owned conservation areas, and areas of permanent forest estate managed for timber production.

2

Watersheds are managed in their entirety, from ridgetop to blue water, and across a range of uses from strictly protected uplands to estuarine fisheries.

3

Degraded lands are restored to a variety of uses, including soil and water conservation, coastal protection, wood production, agriculture, pasture, and protected areas expansion.

4

Coastal and marine areas are managed to conserve key coral reefs, mangroves, beaches, and other elements, maintain fisheries productivity, and provide local economic opportunities through carefully managed tourism development.

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Rangelands are managed within their carrying capacity to maintain native flora and fauna, raise livestock, and ensure the livelihoods of any nomadic pastoralist peoples.

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Agricultural lands are managed to optimize long-term productivity and support biodiversity by minimizing use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, using local as well as introduced crop varieties, and including trees, hedgerows, community woodlots, and wildlife corridors within the agricultural landscape.

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A range of community-based institutions support biodiversity conservation, including community seedbanks, agricultural extension services, and biodiversity inventory and research stations.

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Larger towns within the bioregion provide a range of supporting institutions. These include zoos, aquaria, and botanic gardens to conserve endangered species and educate the public; schools, places of worship, and media outlets to build awareness; non-governmental organizations to provide support and information for both communities and government; and biodiversity information centers to serve as a focal point for bioregional dialogue, information sharing, and collective action.