Comparative study of conservation challenges between Mount Field National Park in Tasmania and Komarindi conservation area, Solomon Islands

摘要: Limited natural resources in the Pacific region are experiencing increasing exploitation pressure from growing human populations, with technological advances and over capitalization. Many countries have designated protected areas to conserve crucial environmental, social and cultural values. Conservation efforts generally successful iri Australia, but unsatisfactory Island countries. This study was aimed at comparing conservation challenges between. Mount Field National Park Tasmania Komarindi Area, Solomon Islands. is subject Ramsar Convention on Wetlands treaty not Solomon Islands. Biodiversity issues, management goals, - actions undertaken with relative outcomes -were determined for Tasmania The also -identified level of community participation, widely accepted approaches arid principles, whilst drawing out lessons for future initiatives in Tasmania