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Resource Mapping
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SR Mapping involves
transposing information from a sketch map to a conventional
topographic map.
Two outputs are
generated by communities in the process:
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the
resource sketch map (stage 1) and
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the
elaborated topographic map (stage 2).
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El
Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area,
Bucana, El Nido,
Palawan, Philippines 1997 |
Mt.
Pulag National Park, Tawangan,
Kabayan Benguet, Philippines,
1997 The first is
richer in people's perceptions. The second adds precision in the location
of the information, allowing for a larger number of information sets to be
mapped because of spontaneous drawing closer to scale by participants. |
Strengths
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Two-stage resource mapping facilitates the
communication between insiders and outsiders, because the media is
understood and valued by both sides. |
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Translating information from a resource sketch map
onto a topographic map allows: · Information to be defined in terms of
occurrence and most significantly in terms of extent.
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The collection of local names not necessarily
available from centralized information sources. |
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The generation of an output readily linkable to
secondary information. · The use of it within an evaluation process,
because the topographic base map remains the same over time. · |
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The transfer of the information into a computerized
format, providing a valuable contribution in addressing forthcoming
scientific research or comprehensive resource management planning. |
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Limitations
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Limitations apply in cases where topographical maps are not available or
inaccurate, or when the physiography of the area is constantly changing like
in estuarine areas. |
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