Use a 2 to 4 page info brief format. Make sure to include sufficient information for each of the below points. You have been assigned a protected area in Africa, you can find your assigned place here: the park(The Obô Natural Park of São Tomé)the country(São Tomé and Príncipe)
- Describe the biome, ecosystem, flora and fauna of the park
- Describe the country’s economic status (relative to its neighbors) and political status and history (periods of political unrest or corruption that might impact park management)
- Who are the local people who live in or adjacent to the park?
- When was the park formed (different stages if relevant)? Describe the history of the park since it was first conceived. Include changes in enforcement / management over time.
- Were people moved? Have people lost their rights to resources? Has there been conflict over the park? Reflect on why / why not for these issues.
- Has there been economic benefit from this park? For whom? If there isn’t clear information on this, then draw on your knowledge from class to hypothesize.
- In your opinion: Has the park worked? Draw on course material to reflect on why this park has worked or not? Do you think Parks work for Biodiversity Conservation in Africa, why/ why not? Is this a “just” (equitable) form of biodiversity conservation? How can it be improved? What are the alternatives and why do you think they would work/ not work?
