Past analysis of protected areas (PAs) have been inward looking and concentrated on their conservation management needs ï'' ie the protection and maintenance of the natural systems. The PAD review is looking outward at the linkages with key economic sectors and with community development. Conservation will best be achieved through integration of PAs with their surrounding economic landscapes so that they are recognised as a critical development strategy requiring adequate investment. This lessons paper is a bridge between a conventional assessment of PA experience focusing on their management and one which explores the relationships between PAs and the economy. (from introduction)
Lessons learned: The Cambodia experience of protected areas and development