GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTED AREAS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE 3, ANNEX V OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTOCOL
The Representatives,
Noting that Article 3 of Annex V of the Protocol provides a framework for the designation of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas;
Recognising that these Areas must conform to the requirements of Article 3 of Annex V;
Recalling Resolution 2(1998) Guide to the Preparation of Management Plans for Antarctic Specially Protected Areas;
Conscious of the need for general guidance in the assessment and definition of potential specially protected areas;
Recommend that the "Guidelines for Implementation of the Framework for Protected Areas set forth in Article 3, Annex V of the Environmental Protocol", attached to this Resolution, be used by those engaged in the development of proposals for specially protected areas in Antarctica.
The Representatives,
Noting that Article 3 of Annex V of the Protocol provides a framework for the designation of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas;
Recognising that these Areas must conform to the requirements of Article 3 of Annex V;
Recalling Resolution 2(1998) Guide to the Preparation of Management Plans for Antarctic Specially Protected Areas;
Conscious of the need for general guidance in the assessment and definition of potential specially protected areas;
Recommend that the "Guidelines for Implementation of the Framework for Protected Areas set forth in Article 3, Annex V of the Environmental Protocol", attached to this Resolution, be used by those engaged in the development of proposals for specially protected areas in Antarctica.
