People and the Northern Range, Trinidad
Trinidad (Northern Range)
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | Sub-national |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
Latin America |
Geographical scale of the assessment
Sub-national
Country or countries covered
Trinidad and Tobago
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
Latin America
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
Mandate for the assessment
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
System(s) assessed
- Marine
- Coastal
- Inland water
- Forest and woodland
- Mountain
Species groups assessed
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Food
- Water
- Genetic resources
- Medicinal resources
- Ornamental resources
- Raw materials
Regulating
- Regulation of water flows
- Waste treatment
- Erosion prevention
- Maintainence of soil fertility
- Biological control
Supporting Services/Functions
- Nutrient cycling
- Soil formation and fertility
- Primary production
- Maintainence of genetic diversity
Cultural Services
- Recreation and tourism
- Aesthetic Enjoyment
- Inspiration for culture
- Art and design
- Spirtiual experience
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
2003
Year assessment finished
2005
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
Periodicity of assessment
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
Report(s)
Northern Range Assessment 2005. Report of an Assessment of the Northern Range, Trinidad and
Tobago: People and the Northern Range. State of the Environment Report 2004. Environmental Management Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.
31._Trinidad_Final_Report.pdf
Trinidad Northern Ranges Executive Summary.
32._Trinidad_NRA_ExecSumm.pdf
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
The Cropper Foundation. MANAGING THE CARIBBEAN SEA: Findings of the Caribbean Sea Ecosystem Assessment. (2006) (Poster)
36._CARSEA_poster.pdf
The Cropper Foundation. People and the Northern Range - Findings of an Assessment of the Northern Range of Trinidad (Poster)
33._Brochure_on_the_Northern_Range_Assessment.pdf
The Cropper Foundation. Sustainable development terms and concepts, A reference for Teachers and Students.
35._Handbook_Sus_Dev.pdf
Journal publications
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
- Indicators
- Economic valuation
- Stakeholder consultations
- Resource options
- GIS
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
Key stakeholder groups engaged
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
