Area important because of the presence of cultural and tradition activities that support local fo#

Broader “Criteria class”

Description#

The area is important due to the presence of activities (usually traditional or low intensity), such as fishing production or shell fishing, it is essential for the community to have a safe flow of food supply for own consumption and access to quality food

Source

WWF (2021) Guidance Paper – Ecosystem-based Maritime Spatial Planning in Europe and how to assess it. WWF European Policy Office, Belgium. Available at https://wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wwf_eb_maritime_spatial_planning_guidance_paper_march_2021.pdf.

Ehler, C. (2014) A Guide to Evaluating Marine Spatial Plans. Paris, UNESCO. IOC Manuals and Guides, 70; ICAM Dossier 8. Available at: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000227779/PDF/227779eng.pdf.multi

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