Desarrollando Developing - CEDAF

After defining private conservation and PPAs, the main tools availablefor these types of efforts are described. Special emphasis is given to PrivateNature Reserves and Conservation Easements. Likewise, the main actors inthis field and the roles that they play are also mentioned.In the following sections, the technical aspects of developing PPAsare analyzed, such as: different types of PPAs; criteria for their recognition thatmay be used by Governments; the rights and obligations of the landowner,State and NGOs; activities that may be carried out on a PPA and the decisionto designate all or only part of the property as a PPA.Subsequently, several options for incentives are analyzed. Paymentsfor environmental services, some legal incentives, tax deductions, technicalassistance and marketing are highlighted. Further on, the importance ofverifying compliance of private conservation agreements, the establishment ofsanctions if violated, and ways to terminate such agreements are discussed.At the end, some recommendations are given for those interested indeveloping a National System of Protected Areas that includes PPAs.iii