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http://dx.doi.org/10.17663/JWR.2013.15.4.477

Study on the Institutional Limitations and Improvements for Effective Management of Coastal Wetlands  

Yook, Keunhyung (Marine Policy Research Division, Korea Maritime Institute)
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Journal of Wetlands Research / v.15, no.4, 2013 , pp. 477-484 More about this Journal
Abstract
In 1999, Wetlands Conservation Act was enacted for the domestic implementation of the Ramsar Convention in Korea. According to the Act, wetlands have been managed by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries(MOF). In the field of coastal wetland of which MOF is in charge, starting with the designation of Muan coastal wetlands as protected area in 2001, there are 12 wetland conservation areas up to $218.96km^2$. Even though there has been rapid growth of protected areas, it is time to give attention to the effective implementation of wetland conservation policies. This study aims to analyze institutional and operational problems related to wetland management and give some recommendations for the improvement of the wetland conservation policy and legal framework.
Keywords
coastal wetlands; wetland conservation areas; conservation policy; Wetlands Conservation Act;
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