Location of the Korean Export Processing Zone (1009 ha)

KEPZ at the time of acquisition in 1999

Very sparse vegetation following unsustainable use of timber/wood, collection of soil/sand and erosion

Often bare and barren eroded sandy soils

No permanent water bodies

KEPZ today: after planting 1.7 M trees and grass on

slopes and establishing17 water bodies

EFFECTI

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6 guidelines underpinning the principle of effective restoration

1.‘Do no harm’ by first identifying when active restoration is best option2.Re-establish ecosystem structure, function and composition3.Maximize the contribution of restoration to enhancing resilience4.Restore connectivity within and beyond the boundaries of protected areas5.Encourage and re-establish traditional cultural values and practices that contribute to the ecological, social and cultural sustainability of the protected area and its surroundings6.Use research and monitoring, including from traditional ecological knowledge, to maximize restoration success

Main opportunities and obstacles to building needed

capacity

Human

Institutional

Financial

Human capacity

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3

Condition when acquired

After development

After dressing for buildable land preparation Suggestions

TrainingHolistic approachE-learning modules

Diverse expertise:EngineersEcologists AgronomistsLawyersTraditional knowledge Economists, etc.

Challenging needs

Institutional capacity

Suggestions

EIA report PA plan of action Management

effectiveness plan

Legislations, regulations, national standards

Governance

Challenging needs

Financial capacity

Suggestions

GEF 4: 60% allocation to biodiversity is for PAs

Lifeweb Initiative Innovative sources

High cost / investments with no obvious returns

Challenging needs

is replicable for EFFECTIVE restoration

Thank you

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