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BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Introduction to the Built Environmnet of Conservation

Geographic Information for the Built Environment of Conservation
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Very Important Note: 
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2. Click on the "Geographic Information" link above and choose open file. Click OK on the message and then click on UNZIP, and then on CLOSE.
3. Once the files have been extracted and the application closed,
click here and choose open file.

An Analysis of The Build
Environment of Conservation


DRIVING FORCE


PRESSURE


STATE


IMPACT


RESPONSE

Past political situation Identification of historical sites-sensitive issue Most historical buildings in central and northern parts of GJ Less formal atmosphere and traffic regulations in south Identify and protect cultural heritage in whole GJ
No adequate budget for conservation of buildings Historic sited do not generate enough money for their own upkeep Buildings in badly maintained state Negative impact on surrounding environment Once historical site are identifies, they must be maintained
Identification of heritage sites Set procedure to undergo 76 historical building in GJ Positive effect on people’s cultural heritage Protect by National Monuments Act and NMC

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Introduction to the Natural Environment of Conservation

Geographic Information
for Natural Environment Conservation

- Please read the Note before downloading the information -

Very Important Note: 
1. Make sure that you have downloaded ArcExplorer from the links below or have access to the utility programs
2. Click on the "Geographic Information" link above and choose open file. Click OK on the message and then click on UNZIP, and then on CLOSE.
3. Once the files have been extracted and the application closed,
click here and choose open file.

An Analysis
of Conservation Areas


DRIVING FORCE


PRESSURE


STATE


IMPACT


RESPONSE

Population growth, urbanisation and development Increased housing leads to less natural features being conserves Still a lot of conservation potential and many natural features to be preserved in GJ More developments fall inside 50 year flood line and flood events increase Stricter implementation of conservation laws and environmental education
Exotic species Bad documentation and removal of exotic species prohibited due to various reasons Unknown exactly how many exotic species exist in GJ Alter drainage patterns and take over indigenous species Document all species and replace exotic species with indigenous ones
Wasteful water use Cheap and adequate water provision in GJ

No access in disadvantaged communities

People in city use up to 200l of water per person per day Lack of water increases poverty and environmental problems in poor communities

Future water problems due to wasteful use now

Make water available for all

Water wise education

 

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