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Guatemala strives for environmental and economic sustainability in the Rio Dulce region

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  • Robert D. Perlack
  • J. Timothy Ensminger
  • Romeo Martinez

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Conditions in Guatemala's Rio Dulce National Park (RDNP) present an immediate decision‐making challenge concerning the reversal of current destructive environmental trends, and in establishing policies for restoration, protection, and sustainable use. This article summarises results of environmental assessment activities undertaken at three levels: an environmental impact assessment (EIA) of a proposed industrial forestry activity, an environmental assessment of management options for the Rio Dulce National Park, and water management planning for the Rio Dulce/Lago Izabal watershed. A key result of the EIA was to prohibit construction of a barge terminal within the boundaries of the park because it could set a precedent for future development. Management options for the park focused on establishing land‐use controls, dealing with river transport more effectively, and identifying funding mechanisms to implement solutions. At the watershed scale, a strategic approach was recommended to identify priority issues for initiating change toward sustainability in the region.

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  • Robert D. Perlack & J. Timothy Ensminger & Romeo Martinez, 2001. "Guatemala strives for environmental and economic sustainability in the Rio Dulce region," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 25(3), pages 235-244, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:25:y:2001:i:3:p:235-244
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.2001.tb00765.x
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