International Communities of Learning and Practice

"I would like to proudly say that my visit to the US was crucial for me. During this period, my idea was to explore unknown recreational-tourism opportunities in the Kakheti region, including protected areas. The knowledge I gained from NaturHistorium and Gare-Mare social programs was resolute. Also, I have made some significant suggestions about new trails around urban areas of the Kakheti region. Fortunately, this projects also in the stage of implementation by CENN. I want to say thank you to the University of Montana and Forest Service International Programs."

"I continue as Chief of the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, in Brazil. The experiences I had at ISPAM contributed (and still contribute) to my work performance. Among the many challenges faced by the park's team, there are those related to preventing and fighting forest fires and managing public use; topics covered during ISPAM. The efforts, that started in previous administrations, made the Chapada do Guimarães National Park among the ten most visited national parks in the country. Today, we are moving forward with the process of concessions for visitation. Since 2017, we have been adopting the Integrated Fire Management (MIF) approach, with excellent results in terms of protecting areas that constantly suffered from the impact caused by forest fires and reducing areas affected by fires of human origin. Like many protected areas all over the world, we have great challenges and opportunities, and the exchange of experience and learning that was provided during ISPAM helps to find ways forward."