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Landscape Approach to Biodiversity Conservation > faculty projects
The Landscape Research group
develops efficient spatial
planning of project sites to
ensure the preservation of
local landscape character
and sustainable use of land
resources. The group
integrates cultural heritage
by focusing on rural
practices, and applying a
holistic approach that
ensures responsiveness to
the natural, semi-natural,
rural and urban context with
a focus on ecotourism and
recreation as an alternative
for biodiversity activities.
The human/cultural facet of
IBSAR:
Focuses on rural
practices and vernacular
traditions
Integrates cultural
heritage, both natural
and managed
Considers
alternative
biodiversity related
activities
(ecotourism,
recreation) that can
empower local
population
A holistic landscape
approach to
biodiversity use in
Lebanon: partnering
with land owners.
This project
constitutes an
innovative approach
to the sustainable
use of natural
resources and is the
fruit of a
partnership between
IBSARand a
private landowner.
Following our scheme
to promote
biodiversity, IBSAR
has put into action
a program that would
promote the use of
native trees,
introducing them to
the community in a
sustainable
landscape design
approach with the
help of
municipalities.
