A Qualitative Exploratory Analysis of Ecological Integrity for Safeguarding World Natural Heritage Sites: Case Study of Shiretoko Peninsula, Japan
This article reports the findings of an exploratory study on the complexity and challenges of managing UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites (WNHS).Despite their protected status, the majority of the WNHS currently face severe anthropogenic stress.While several studies have analyzed this scenario with spatial analysis and review of global trends, thi