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necessary amendments and additions made to thefinal plan. Some countries may require a StrategicEnvironmental Assessment (SEA) to be undertakenon the proposed plan as an independent systematicassessment of its environmental consequences.This is good practice, can help to streamline theincorporation of environmental concerns (includingbiodiversity) into the decision-making process,and should be considered irrespective of whetherit is a formal requirement. The plan shouldbe well communicated to all national and localstakeholders.Box 6: Land use planning in SeychellesSeychelles has seen considerable growth in pressure for tourism development especially on the coast, which has led to theneed for more detailed and robust land use planning. A land use planning initiative was established as part of the MainstreamingBiodiversity project, supported by the Global Environment Facility. In addition to an assessment of the development context,including tourism, detailed information was gathered on biodiversity, land ownership and community interests through a seriesof local workshops and individual consultation. The output was a series of map-based plans, identifying zones and sites fordifferent uses, including different types and intensities of tourism activity. 5226 Tourism Supporting Biodiversity