Integrating Cultural Heritage into Protected Area Management

In the field of conservation studies, a great deal of recent interest and work has been focused on breaking down the divisions between the conservation of cultural heritage (buildings, objects, monuments, archeological remains, as well as the associated values, beliefs, stories, myths, legends) and the conservation of natural heritage (ecosystems, geological formations, flora and fauna). The overall goal of my doctoral research is to contribute to this conversation, provide further considerations for overcoming these barriers, and strengthening integration. This application proposes a study and research exchange at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden where a study is currently underway to explore these questions in relation to the Lake Vänern Archipelago Biosphere Reserve. During this project I will study with the range of conservation experts situated at the University of Gothenburg, assist with the ongoing study, and conduct a ‘pilot’ test for my larger, and largely similar, study that will be conducted in Alberta, Canada upon return from this exchange.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Monteyne

Student:

Partner:

Göteborgs universitet

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Public Service, Policy, and Governance

University:

University of Calgary

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