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Opinion Survey on Proposed Designation of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Prepared byAtoll Ecosystem Conservation ProjectMinistry of Housing and Environment

FEBRUARY 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................... 2

2 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Purpose of the report ............................................................................................................................ 4

2.2 Location of Baa Atoll ............................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 Biological significance of Baa Atoll ........................................................................................................ 4

2.4 Atoll Ecosystem Conservation project .................................................................................................. 6

2.5 Proposal to Declare Baa Atoll as a Biosphere Reserve .......................................................................... 6

3 METHODOLOGY .............................................................................................................................................. 7

4 KEY FINDINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 8

5 DISCUSSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS .............................................................................................................. 11

5.1.1 Information Dissemination and Level of awareness ....................................................................... 11

5.1.2 Influencing factors .......................................................................................................................... 12

6 CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................................................................... 14

7 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 15

8 ANNEXES ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE ‎2-1: LOCATION OF BAA ATOLL ............................................................................................................................ 5

FIGURE ‎4-1: COMMUNITY OPINION OF DESIGNATION OF BAA ATOLL AS A UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE .................................... 9

FIGURE ‎4-2: COMMUNITY OPINION ON WHETHER THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION WOULD BRING MORE DEVELOPMENTS TO THE ATOLL 9

FIGURE ‎4-3: COMMUNITY OPINION ON WHETHER THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTIES TO THE COMMUNITY .. 10

FIGURE ‎5-1: INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND LEVEL OF AWARENESS ............................................................................... 11

FIGURE ‎5-2: ACCEPTANCE OF BIOSPHERE RESERVE BY ISLAND ............................................................................................ 12

FIGURE ‎5-3: RESPONSE BY OCCUPATION ........................................................................................................................ 13

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE ‎3-1 LIST OF TOURIST RESORTS SURVEYED ...................................................................................................... 7

TABLE ‎3-2 LIST OF INHABITED ISLANDS AND NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SURVEYED ............................................... 8

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report is prepared for the Atoll Ecosystem Conservation (AEC) Project. AEC project focuses on Atoll

Ecosystem-Based Conservation of globally significant biological diversity in Baa Atoll. The purpose of this

report is to provide the key findings of the survey carried out in Baa Atoll to obtain the‎community’s‎opinion‎

on designating Baa Atoll as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Baa Atoll has a distinctive biodiversity featuring some species that are only described for Baa Atoll so far, rare

species and species that are endemic to the Maldives. Globally significant concentrations of Whale sharks,

Manta rays, Green turtle and Hawksbill turtle are found widely across the atoll. Many species of seabird also

use the area for breeding and feeding.

Baa Atoll community and the management of the tourist resorts of Baa Atoll is committed to conserve its rich

biodiversity. The Government of Maldives proposes designation of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO (United Nations

Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Biosphere Reserve, with the support of AEC project.

The survey was conducted by CDE Consulting from 17 – 20 October 2010 using a pre prepared questionnaire.

For the survey, households from 13 inhabited islands and five tourist resorts were randomly selected. Thirty

percent of the households were surveyed from islands with less than 100 households in total. Thirty

households were surveyed from those islands that have between 100 – 300 households in total. Fifty

households were surveyed from the islands with more than 300 households in total. From tourist resorts, one

person from the management and three staff from Baa Atoll were randomly selected.

Prior to the survey, a leaflet providing information on Biosphere Reserve along with a letter signed by the

Minister of Housing and Environment were distributed to all the households of Baa Atoll.

A total of 394 people (4% of the total population of Baa Atoll) participated in the survey of which 61% were

men. The survey results indicated an overwhelming support from the community. Over 95% of the

respondents from the community and 100% respondents from the tourist resorts supported the proposed

declaration of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Over 90% respondents believe the proposed

declaration will benefit the atoll. It was noted that it is important that the local community benefits equally

from the designation. The majority of the community (64% of the respondents) believe that the proposed

declaration would not cause difficulties to the community. Respondents expressed the importance of having a

proper management system in place, should the Atoll be declared as a Biosphere Reserve.

It was noted that the greatest impact due to the proposed designation will be on bait fishery while shark and

reef fishery will be affected along with sand mining. Respondents suggested that bait fishery is allowed from

the areas where bait fishing is done at present. Similarly, alternative areas be assigned for sand mining or

provide other alternatives should the proposed Core Areas be completely protected.

It was observed that there was a geographical variation in the acceptance of the Biosphere Reserve. Islands in

the north, which are close to resort islands and with smaller fishing communities, generally tended to be highly

in favor of a Biosphere Reserve while islands in the south had a higher rate of opposition to a Biosphere

Reserve. Variations in the acceptance of the Biosphere Reserve were also observed among the occupation

categories. Retired people, businessman and fisherman had the highest rate of opposition followed by

handicraftsman. No opposition was observed from other categories of occupation.

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It was observed that the level of awareness among the community on Biosphere Reserve was low. It is

recommended that special effort be given to building awareness in the community.

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2 INTRODUCTION

This report is prepared for the Atoll Ecosystem Conservation (AEC) Project, which is a project co-funded by the

GEF, UNDP and the Government of the Maldives for Atoll Ecosystem-Based Conservation of globally significant

biological diversity in the Maldives.

2.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

Government of Maldives wanted to ensure that the proposed designation of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO (United

Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Biosphere Reserve has community support.

Therefore, an opinion survey was conducted in all inhabited islands and tourist resorts of Baa Atoll to obtain

the‎community’s‎opinion‎on designating Baa Atoll as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The purpose of this report is to provide the key findings of the of the survey.

2.2 LOCATION OF BAA ATOLL

Baa Atoll is located among the western line of Atolls in the Maldivian archipelago and is considered as part of

the North Province of Maldives (Figure 2.1). The atoll is approximately 1,300 km2 in area and approximately 63

km‎long‎(4°48’S‎to‎5°22’N)‎and‎38‎km‎wide at‎ its‎widest‎point‎(72°48’E‎to‎73°11’E).‎The‎atoll‎ is‎situated‎just‎

north of the Kaashidhoo Kan’du channel that geographically divides the northern chain of atolls (MHE 2010a).

2.3 BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BAA ATOLL

Marine biodiversity of the Baa Atoll is of outstanding richness, with Baa‎ Atoll’s‎ reefs‎ supporting a unique

diversity of benthic fauna, including rare pink hydrozoan corals (Distichopora nitida), Bryozoans (Bugula) and

sea slugs (Tambja olivaria) that are only recorded from Baa atoll. Baa Atoll has a particularly high density of the

ring-shaped reef forms called faroes, a peculiar reef structure unique to the Maldives, as well as other unique

reef forms. Globally significant concentrations of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), manta rays (Manta

birostris), Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricate) are found widely across

the atoll; and the turtles breed on several islands. Similarly, many species of seabird use the area for breeding

and feeding (MHE 2010a, UNDP & MEEW 2005).

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Figure ‎2-1: Location of Baa Atoll

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2.4 ATOLL ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION PROJECT

The Atoll Ecosystem Conservation (AEC) project is specifically focused on Baa Atoll, Maldives, with the purpose

of designing and demonstrating an effective management system for atoll ecosystem conservation, where

sustainable use of natural resources supports economic wellbeing and enhanced quality of life for current and

future generations. The AEC project is a pilot study in Baa Atoll, with the aim of developing a world class model

of atoll ecosystem conservation that can be replicated throughout Maldives.

In‎ the‎ Maldives,‎ atoll‎ ecosystems‎ literally‎ provide‎ the‎ basis‎ for‎ the‎ country’s‎ existence‎ as‎ well‎ as‎ life-

supporting services such as shoreline protection and goods upon which the economy entirely depends, such as

fish and coral reefs. However, social and economic change is altering consumptive behavior and livelihood

strategies, outpacing institutional capacity and sectoral programs to adequately manage it. This in turn is

threatening the natural endowment that is essential to maintaining the structure and function of atoll

ecosystems, the viability of globally significant biological diversity, and the livelihoods and environmental

security of the people (UNDP, N.D).

2.5 PROPOSAL TO DECLARE BAA ATOLL AS A BIOSPHERE RESERVE

The rich biodiversity is of great economic importance for the tourism industry and for the fishing industry. The

local community, along with the management of tourist resorts of Baa Atoll, is committed to conserve the rich

biodiversity of the atoll. Hence, the Government of Maldives proposes designation of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO

(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Biosphere Reserve, with the support of

AEC project.

Biosphere Reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal/marine ecosystems, or a combination thereof, which

are internationally recognized within the framework of UNESCO's Programme on Man and the Biosphere

(MAB). They are established to promote and demonstrate a balanced relationship between humans and the

biosphere which innovate and demonstrate approaches to conservation and sustainable development.

UNESCO coordinates a world network of over 564 Biosphere Reserves in 109 countries (www.unesco.org).

Biosphere reserves are vehicles for knowledge-sharing, research and monitoring, education and training, and

participatory decision-making. The designation is about encouraging and facilitating people to work together,

to live in and manage the whole area for a sustainable future. They posses unique features in terms of their

natural environment (biodiversity and landscapes/seascapes) and have a long term community commitment

to sustainability through education, the economy, arts and culture (Ministry of Housing and Environment

2010).

Biosphere Reserves are designated by the International Coordinating Council of the MAB Programme at the

request of the State concerned. Individual Biosphere Reserves remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of the

State where they are situated. Collectively, all biosphere reserves form a World Network in which participation

by States is voluntary (www.unesco.org).

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3 METHODOLOGY

A survey was conducted in all 13 inhabited islands and five operational tourist resorts, with the aim of

establishing the opinion of local community and the tourist resorts of Baa Atoll towards establishing Baa Atoll

as a Biosphere Reserve1. The survey was conducted by CDE Consulting from 17 to 20 October 2010.

The primary method used for the survey was structured questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was designed

to capture the opinion of the local community and the management and staff of Tourist Resorts. Main

objectives of questionnaire were to determine whether or not they are in favor of declaring Baa Atoll as a

Biosphere Reserve, and identify key issues that may arise due to the restrictions that will be placed in terms of

resource use, if the atoll is declared a Biosphere Reserve.

The questionnaire was divided into three sections. Section I aimed to find out the level of knowledge that the

local community has on Biosphere Reserve, existing protected areas in Baa Atoll and the AEC project. Section II

was designed‎ to‎explore‎community’s‎attitude‎ towards‎declaring‎Baa‎Atoll‎as‎a‎UNESCO‎Biosphere‎Reserve.‎

Section III explored community perception on how to mobilise island community for development projects and

what could be done to improve the management of protected areas.

Sample Size and Selection

As stated in the previous section, all the inhabited islands and all operational tourist resorts of Baa Atoll,

except Kihaadhuffaru Island Resort was surveyed. For the survey, households were randomly selected from all

the inhabited islands as follows.

Thirty percent of the households were surveyed from islands with less than 100 households in total;

Thirty households were surveyed from those islands that have between 100 – 300 households in

total;

Fifty households were surveyed from the islands with more than 300 households in total.

From tourist resorts, one person from the management and three staff from Baa Atoll were randomly

selected.

Table 2.5.1 provides a list of tourist resorts that have been surveyed with the dates. Table 2.5.2 provides a list

of all inhabited islands and the number of households that have been surveyed.

Table ‎3-1 LIST OF TOURIST RESORTS SURVEYED

No Survey Date Name of Island Number of persons

surveyed

1 17-Oct Royal Island 4

2 18-Oct Landaa Giraavaru 4

3 18-Oct Reethi Beach 4

4 19-Oct Sonevaafushi 4

5 20-Oct Coco Palm 4

1 Kihaadhuffaru Island Resort could not be surveyed due to the unavailability of resort management.

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Table ‎3-2 LIST OF INHABITED ISLANDS AND NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS SURVEYED

No Survey Date Name of Island Total No. of households

No of households surveyed

1 17-Oct Goidhoo 98 29

2 17-Oct Fehendhoo 55 17

3 17-Oct Fulhadhoo 39 12

5 17-Oct Maalhos 74 22

5 18-Oct Kendhoo 150 31

6 18-Oct Kudarikilu 101 31

7 18-Oct Kamadhoo 86 26

8 18-Oct Kihaadhoo 70 21

9 19-Oct Dhonfanu 78 23

10 19-Oct Dharavandhoo 145 31

11 19-Oct Eydhafushi 400 49

12 20-Oct Hithaadhoo 170 31

13 20-Oct Thulhaadhoo 389 51

Total households surveyed 374

Background Information Provided to the Community

Prior to the survey, a leaflet providing information on biosphere reserve along with a letter signed by the

Minister of Housing and Environment were distributed to all the households of Baa Atoll (see Annex 1 & 2).

Information was distributed to all islands one week prior to the survey except for Eydhafushi, Hithaadhoo and

Fulhadhoo. Leaflets and letters were distributed to Eydhafushi and Hithaadhoo a day before the survey and

Fulhadoo did not receive the information at the time of the survey.

The letter was individually addressed to the head of the household. The leaflet was prepared in Dhivehi

language and contained the following key information:

Definition of biosphere reserve

Reasons for choosing Baa Atoll to declare as the first Biosphere reserve in the Maldives

Zonation of Baa Atoll

List of proposed Core Areas

Benefits of Biosphere Reserve to the community

4 KEY FINDINGS

A total of 394 people (4% of the total population of Baa Atoll) participated in the survey of which 61% were

men. A total of 374 people participated from the community while 20 people participated from the tourist

resorts.

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4.1.1 OVER 95% OF THE RESPONDENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY ARE IN FAVOUR OF

DECLARING BAA ATOLL AS A UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Figure ‎4-1: Community opinion of designation of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

An overwhelming 95% of the respondents were in favour of declaring Baa Atoll as a UNESCO

Biosphere Reserve.

Only 4% of the respondents were not in favour of assigning Baa Atoll as a Biosphere Reserve.

Full support from tourist resorts was observed with 100% of the respondents supporting the

proposed designation of Baa Atoll as a Biosphere Reserve.

Only One percent said they do not know.

4.1.2 AN OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF THE RESPONDENTS BELIEVE DECLARING BAA

ATOLL AS A UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE WOULD BRING MORE DEVELOPMENTS

TO THE ATOLL

Figure ‎4-2: Community opinion on whether the proposed designation would bring more developments to the atoll

Among the respondents, 90% believe that declaring Baa Atoll as a Biosphere Reserve would

bring more developments to the atoll while 5% of the respondents think otherwise and the

remaining 5% said they do not know.

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Over 90% of the respondents believe that declaring Baa Atoll as a Biosphere Reserve will

bring economic benefits to the atoll with increasing tourist arrivals. However, the general

opinion is that tourist resorts will be the main beneficiary through direct income while

community will benefit in a more indirect manner.

Respondents feel that it is very important that the local community benefits equally from the

designation.

4.1.3 OVER 64% OF THE RESPONDENTS BELIEVE DECLARING BAA ATOLL AS A

BIOSPHERE RESERVE WOULD NOT CAUSE DIFFICULTIES TO THE COMMUNITY

Figure ‎4-3: Community opinion on whether the proposed designation would cause difficulties to the community

Among the respondents, 64% believe that declaring Baa Atoll as a Biosphere Reserve would

not cause any difficulties to the community while 26% of the respondents think otherwise.

Over 8% said they do not know at this stage, while 5 respondents (1%) did not respond to the

question.

From the 26% of respondents who believe that declaring Baa Atoll would cause difficulties to

community, it was noted that greatest impact will be on bait fishery while shark and reef

fishery will be affected along with sand mining.

It was noted that bait fishery has already declined due to the introduction of lighting

techniques in catching baits.

Respondents noted that current sand mining areas are included in the proposed Core Areas.

Therefore, alternative sites for sand mining needs to be allocated if these areas are to be

completely protected. Local sand is still being used in the construction industry in Baa Atoll

and it will have cost implications if sand is not available from nearby locations.

Establishing a system to compensate for the local fisherman by means of monthly payments

from the Government was suggested, should the main bait fishing areas be protected and

restricted for bait fishery.

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5 DISCUSSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS

5.1.1 INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND LEVEL OF AWARENESS

Figure ‎5-1: Information dissemination and level of awareness

Over 66% of the households surveyed had received the leaflet and the letter sent by the Minister of Housing

and Environment (Figure 5-1). Fulhadhoo had not received the information at the time of the survey while

information was distributed to Hithaadhoo and Eydhafushi one day before the survey.

Only 36% of the respondents had read the entire leaflet. Main reasons for not reading the leaflet, according to

the respondents, were:

Most elderly people were unable to read due to small font size.

Difficult to understand the content as it contained many unfamiliar words.

The letter was addressed to the household owner and hence they were kept to be opened by

the addressee only.

Among the respondents, 29% knew what a Biosphere Reserve is while about 68% of the respondents had no

previous knowledge of what a Biosphere Reserve is.

For the 68% of the respondents who did not know what a Biosphere Reserve is, information on Biosphere

Reserve, reasons for choosing Baa Atoll, potential benefits to the community and the likely restrictions that

may be placed on the Core Areas were explained by the survey team, before continuing the survey.

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5.1.2 INFLUENCING FACTORS

Figure 5-2 below shows the response to the question “whether they are in favour of assigning Baa Atoll as a

Biosphere Reserve” by island.

Figure ‎5-2: Acceptance of Biosphere Reserve by Island

It was observed that there was a geographical variation in the acceptance of the Biosphere Reserve. Islands in

the north, which are close to resort islands and with smaller fishing communities, generally tended to be highly

in favor of a biosphere reserve, except Kudalikilu. Kudrikilu had the highest rate of opposition with 19%

responding negatively, of which 50% were fisherman. Islands in the south, namely Hithaadhoo and

Thulhaadhoo, had a higher rate of opposition to a biosphere reserve. About 13% of respondents from

Hithaadhoo opposed the proposed designation of which 50% were fisherman while 2% of respondents (one

person) from Thulhaadhoo and Eydhafushi were not in favour of the biosphere reserve designation

(Figure 5-2).

It was also observed that islands affected by the recent ban on shark fishery, particularly Kendhoo Island, had

some level of opposition for a biosphere reserve with 3% of respondents opposing the proposed designation.

Community opposition to biosphere reserve was previously reported from Kendhoo during the community

consultations on zonation of Baa Atoll (MHE 2010b).

Variations were also observed among the occupation categories in the acceptance of the Biosphere Reserve as

shown in Figure 5-3 below.

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Figure ‎5-3: Response by Occupation

It was observed that retired people, businessman and fisherman had the highest percentage of opposition to a

Biosphere Reserve designation followed by handicraftsman. No opposition was observed from other

categories of occupation.

General opinion among the respondents was that fishing community is likely to be affected most by the

proposed designation. Among the fishermen who responded, only 12% were not in favour of assigning a

Biosphere Reserve. Their main objection was related to a potential ban in bait fishery in the Core Areas.

Among the total number of people surveyed, 13% were fisherman, which accounts for 14% of the total

fishermen population of Baa Atoll. Over 88% of fisherman surveyed was in favour of assigning Baa Atoll as a

Biosphere Reserve; however, most of them expressed concerns about banning bait fishery from the proposed

Core Areas.

It has to be noted that the detailed management plans for the Core and Buffer Areas proposed for the atoll has

not been prepared at the time of the survey. The preparation of the management plans will involve detailed

community level discussions on the extent of restrictions that may be placed on resource use of each zone.

Hence, the survey was carried out within this limitation. However, the likely options available for management,

such as temporary or permanent bans on specific types of resource extraction in various Core Areas were

explained before completing the questionnaire. In addition, the practical implementation of Hanifaru

Management Plan appears to have given a broader picture of the likely resource use restrictions, particularly

to fishermen and resort islands.

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6 CONCLUSIONS

The survey results show that there is an overwhelming support from the Baa Atoll community and full support

from the tourist resorts for the proposed designation of Baa Atoll as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Over 90% respondents believe that declaring Baa Atoll as a Biosphere Reserve will benefit the atoll and it is

important that the local community benefits equally from the designation. The majority of the community

(64% of the respondents) believe that the proposed declaration would not cause difficulties to the community.

Respondents expressed the importance of having a proper management system in place, should the Atoll be

declared as a Biosphere Reserve. It was noted that the greatest impact will be on bait fishery while shark and

reef fishery will be affected along with sand mining. It was suggested that bait fishery is allowed from the areas

where bait fishing is done at present. Similarly, alternative areas be assigned for sand mining or provide other

alternatives should the proposed Core Areas be completely protected.

It was observed that there was a geographical variation in the acceptance of the Biosphere Reserve. Islands in

the north, which are close to resort islands and with smaller fishing communities, generally tended to be highly

in favor of a Biosphere Reserve while islands in the south had a higher rate of opposition to a Biosphere

Reserve. Variations in the acceptance of the Biosphere Reserve were also observed among the occupation

categories. Retired people, businessman and fisherman followed by handicraftsman had varying degree of

opposition to a Biosphere Reserve. No opposition was observed from other categories of occupation.

It was observed that the level of awareness among the community on Biosphere Reserve was low. It is

recommended that special effort be given to building awareness in the community.

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7 REFERENCES

Biosphere Reserves – Learning Sites for Sustainable Development, 2011, Retrieved February 6, 2011, from

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/biosphere-reserves/

Ministry of Housing and Environment (MHE), 2010, Zonation System for the Baa Atoll Plan of

Management, Atoll Ecosystem Conservation Project, MHE, Maldives

Ministry of Housing and Environment (MHE), 2010a, Biosphere Reserve Nomination Form submitted

to UNESCO, Atoll Ecosystem Conservation Project, MHE, Maldives

Ministry of Housing and Environment (MHE), 2010b, Public Consultation Report Baa Atoll Zonation

System, Atoll Ecosystem Conservation Project, MHE, Maldives

UNDP, N.D, Atoll Ecosystem-Based Conservation of Globally Significant Biological Diversity in the

Maldives’ Baa Atoll (MDV/02/G31), UNDP Project Document, Government of the Maldives, United

Nations Development Programme

UNDP & MEEW (Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water) 2005, Biodiversity Assessment For Maldives’ Baa Atoll - Baseline Information for UNDP’s Atoll Ecosystem-Based Conservation Programme, UNDP Maldives & MEEW, Maldives

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8 ANNEXES

8.1 ANNEX I - QUESTIONNAIRE

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ސްފިއަރ ރިޒާވް އަކަފް ހެދުމާއި މެދު ރައްޔިތުދް ހޭލުދްތެރިކުރުމުގެ ޕްރޮގްރާމްގެ ބ. އަތޮޅު ބަޔޮ

ދަފުދް ކުރުމަފް ހަމަޖެހިފައިވާ ސަރވޭ

މި ސާވޭގައި އެއްކުރެވޭ މައުލޫމާތުތައް ބޭދުދް ކުރެވޭދީ ހަމައެކަދި އޭ.އީ.ސީ ޕްރޮޖެކްޓްގެ ބޭދުމަފެވެ.()

:ޖިންސް:

ހ. އަންހެން ށ. ފިރިހެން

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ކުރާމަސައްކަތް:.........................................

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މަޢުލޫމާތު ލިބިފައިވާ މިންވަރު ދެނެގަތުން -1ކްޝަން ސެ

ލީފްލެޓަކާއި، އެންވަޔަރަމަންޓް މިނިސްޓްރީގެ ސިޓީއެއް ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒާވް އާއި ގުޅޭ މައުލޫމާތު އެކުލެވޭ .1 ލިބިލެއްވިޯތ؟

ހ. އާއެކޭ އަށްދޭ( 3)ސުވާލު ށ. ނޫނެކޭ

ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒަރވް އާއި ގުޅޭ މަޢުލޫމާތު އެކުލެވޭ ލީފްލެޓާއި ސިޓީ ވިދާޅުވިންތޯ؟ .2 ހ. އާއެކޭ ށ. ނޫނެކޭ

އެނގިލައްވާޯތ؟ކޮބައިކަން "ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒަރވް" އަކީ .3

ހ. އާއެކޭ ށ. ނޫނެކޭ

މިއަތޮޅުގައި ޙިމާޔަތް ކޮށްފައިވާ ސަރަޙައްދުތަކެއް އޮންނަކަން އެނގިލައްވާތޯ؟ .4

ހ. އާއެކޭ ށ. ނޫނެކޭ

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ކްޓެއްކަން އެނގިލައްވާތޯ؟އެޓޯލް އިކޯސިސްޓަމް ކޮންޒަރވޭޝަން )އޭ.އީ.ސީ( ޕްރޮޖެކްޓަކީ ކޮން ޕްރޮޖެ .5

ހ. އާއެކޭ ނޫނެކޭ ށ.

ސްފިއަރ ރިޒާވްއަކަށް ހެދުމާމެދު ފެންނަގޮތް:ބ. އަތޮޅު ބަޔޮ -2ކްޝަން ސެ

އެދެވޭ ގޮތެއްގައި ޙިމާޔަތްދެވިފައިވާކަމަށް ޤަބޫލުކުރެވޭތޯ؟ އްޗަށްދިރޭތަކެޙިމާޔަތްކޮށްފައިވާ ސަރަޙައްދުތަކާއި މިހާރު .1

ކުރެވޭހ. ޤަބޫލު ށ. ޤަބޫލެއް ނުކުރެވޭ

ނޭގެ ނ. ----------------------------------------------------------ސަބަބު: ނުކުރެވޭކުރެވޭ/ޤަބޫލު

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ޢަމަުލތައްކުރާ ފަރާތްތަކާމެދު ގެއްލުންލިބޭފަދަ ޗައް ކެއްޙައްދުތައް އަދި ދިރޭތައިވާ ސަރަތިމާވެއްޓާއި، ޙިމާޔަތްކޮށްފަ .2 އެކަށީގެންވާ ފިޔަވަޅު އެޅޭކަމަށް ޤަބޫލުކުރެވޭތޯ؟

ހ. ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ ށ. ޤަބޫލެއް ނުކުރެވޭ

ނޭގެ ނ. ----------------------------------------------------------ސަބަބު: ނުކުރެވޭކުރެވޭ/ޤަބޫލު

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- މިއަތޮޅު ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒަރވް އަކަށް ހެދުމަކީ ރަނގަޅު ކަމެއްކަމުގައި ފެނިލައްވާތޯ؟ .3

އެކޭހ. އާ ށ. ނޫނެކޭ

މިއަތޮޅު ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒަރވް އަކަށް ހަދައިފިނަމަ އަތޮޅަށް ތަަރއްޤީގެ ރޮނގުން އިތުރު ކުރިއެރުންތައް .4

ލިބިގެންދާނެ ކަމަށް ަޤބޫލުކުރެވޭޯތ؟ ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭހ. ޤަބޫލު ނުކުރެވޭ ށ.

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--------------------------------------------------------ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ/ނުކުރެވޭނަމަ ސަބަުބ: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

އް މިއަތޮޅު ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒަރވް އަކަށް ހެދުމަކީ މިއަތޮޅުގެ ތިމާވެށި ޙިމާޔަތްކުރުމަށް އިތުރު ބާރަކަށް ވާނެކަމެ .5

ކަމަށް ޤަބޫލުކުރެވޭތޯ؟ ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ ހ.

ށ. ޤަބޫލު ނުކުރެވޭ --------------------------------------------------------ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ/ނުކުރެވޭނަމަ ސަބަުބ:

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ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒަރވް އަކަށް ހަދައިފިނަމަ ރައްޔިތުންަނށް އޭގެ ސަބަބުން ގެއްލުމެއް ުނވަތަ އުނދަގޫތަކެއް މިއަތޮޅު .6 ކުރިމަތިވާނެކަމަށް ހީފުޅުވޭތޯ؟

ހ. ހީވޭ ށ. ހިއެއްނުވޭ

ނ. ނޭގެ -----------------------------------------------------------------ހީވާނަމަ/ ނުވާނަމަ ސަބަބު:

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ނޑައެޅިފައިވާ ސަރަޙައްދުތަ .7 ކަކީ އެކަމަށް މިއަތޮޅު ބަޔޮސްފިއަރ ރިޒަރވް އަކަށް ހެދުމަށްޓަކައި ޙިމާޔަތްކުރުމަށް ކަ އެންމެ އެކަށޭނަ ސަރަޙައްދުތައް ކަމަށް ޤަބޫލުކުރެވޭތޯ؟

ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ ހ. ށ. ޤަބޫލެއް ނުކުރެވޭ

ނ. ނޭގެ -----------------------------------------------------ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ/ނުކުރެވޭނަމަ ސަބަުބ:

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މިއަތޮޅުގައި ކޮށްފައިވާ މަސައްކަތްތަކާބެހޭ އަހަރު ދުވަހުގެ ތެރޭގައި 5ވޭތުވެދިޔަ އޭ.އީ.ސީ ޕްރޮޖެކްޓްގެ ފަރާތުން .8 އެއްވެސް ކަހަލަ މަޢުލޫމާތެއް ލިިބފައިވޭތޯ؟

އާއެކޭހ.

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ށް(ވަނަ ސެކްޝަނަ 3)ނޫނެކޭ ަނމަ، ނޫނެކޭށ. ----------------------------------------------ނ. އެނގޭނަމަ އެއީ ކޮންމައުލޫމާތުތަކެއް:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ؟ބައްދަލުވުމެއްގައި މީގެ ކުރިން ބައިވެރިވެލެއްވިންތޯއޭ.އީ.ސީ ޕްރޮޖެއްޓްގެ .9

އާއެކޭހ. ނޫނެކޭ ށ. --------------------------------------------: ބައިވެރިވެލެއްވިނަމަ އެއީ ކޮންބައްދަލުވުމެއް)ުވންތަކެއް(ނ.

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ފައިވާކަމަށް ޤަބޫލުކުެރވޭތޯ؟ލިބިއޭ.އީ.ސީ ޕްރޮޖެކްޓްގެ ތެރެއިން މިއަތޮޅަށް އެއްވެސް ކަހަލަ ކުރިއެރުމެއް .10 ހ. ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ

ށ. ޤަބޫލެއް ނުކުރެވޭ ނޭގެ ނ. ----------------------------------------------------ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ/ނުކުރެވޭނަމަ ސަބަބު:

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ބަދަލުުވން ތަކުން އި ބޭއްވުނުއޭ.އީ.ސީ ޕްރޮޖެކްޓްގެ ތެރެއިން ކުރެވިފައިވާ ސަރވޭތަކާއި، ރައްޔިތުންނާއެކީގަ .11 އެއްވެސް ފައިދާއެއް އަތޮޅަށް ލިބިފައިވާކަމަށް ޤަބޫލުކުރެވޭތޯ؟

ހ. ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ ށ. ޤަބޫލެއް ނުކުރެވޭ

ނޭގެ ނ. ----------------------------------------------------ޤަބޫލު ކުރެވޭ/ނުކުރެވޭނަމަ ސަބަބު:

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ތަރައްީޤގެ މަސަކަތްތަކުގައި ބަިއވެިރވުާމއި ދެޭކގޮތް (3)ސެކްަޝން ސަރވޭ

ޢު ތަކަށް ރައްޔިތުންގެ ބައިވެރިވުން ހޯދޭނީ ކިހިނެއް؟ޝްރޫތަރައްޤީގެ މަ ގައި މިއަތޮޅު .1

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ތައް ހޯދާ، ގެއްލުންލިބޭފަދަ ޢަމަުލތައްކުރާ ފަރާތްދި ދިރޭތަކެއްޗައް ފައިވާ ސަރަޙައްދުތައް އަތިމާވެއްޓާއި، ޙިމާޔަތްކޮށް .2 އެކަށީގެންވާ ފިޔަވަޅު އެޅޭނީ ކިހިނެއް މަސައްކަތް ކޮށްގެން؟

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؟ ބ. އަތޮޅު ތަރައްޤީ ކުރުމަށް އެންމެ އިސްކަން ދޭންޖެހޭ ކަންކަމަކީ ކޮބާތޯ .3

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އަތޮޅުގެ ޓޫރިސްޓު ރިސޯޓްތަކުން އަތޮޅުގެ ތަރައްޤީއަށް އެހީތެރިކަން ލިބޭޯތ؟ .4 ހ. އާއެކޭ

ށ. ނޫނެކޭ ކީ ރައްޔިތުންނަށް މަޢުލޫމާތު ފޯރުޮކށްދިނުަމށް ރަނގަޅު ގޮތެއްތޯ؟ލީފްލެޓަ ސިޓީ އާއި .5

ހ. އާއެކޭ ނޫނެކޭ ށ.

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ޒާވް އީަކ ކޮބާ؟ 1. ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރި

ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރޒާވްއީަކ އެތަނެއްގިައ އުޅޭ ިއނާްސނުންނަށް ިލިބފިައވާ މަޢުލޫމާތިާއ، އެތަނެއްގެ ަސގާފަތިާއ، ޤުދުރީަތ ވީަޞލަތްތަކިާއ އިަދ އީެހގިައ ދެމެހެއްޓުމާއެކު، އެވީަޞލަތްތަކުގެ ިތމާވިެށ ރައްކާތިެރކޮށް ކިުރއަރިައގެން ތަރައީްޤވެ އެތަނެއް ގޮތެއްގިައ ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ

ދިެވދާނެކަން ދައްކުވިައދޭ ނަމޫނާ ަސރަޙައްދުތަކިާއ ތަންތަނެވެ.

ޒާވްތައް ކަނޑައަޅީަނ ކޮންބައެއް؟ ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރި .2

ބަޔްޮސިފރަ ިރޒާވްތައް ކަނޑައަޅިައ އިަދ ދިުނޔޭގެ އިެކިހާސބުތަކުގިައވާ ގެންދީަނ ބަލަހައްޓަމުން ގުޅާލިައ ިވއުގައަކުން ިރޒާވްތައް ިމފަދަ އެންޑް ަސިއނިްޓިފކް އިެޑޔުކަޭޝނަލް، ނަޭޝންްސ ޔުނިައޓެޑް ޔުންެސކިޯއން ިއންނެވެ. )ޔުންެސކޯ( އޮގަނިައޒަޭޝން ކަލްޗަރަލް ިމހާތަނަށް ދިުނޔޭގެ 109 ޤައުމެއްގެ 564 ަސރަޙައްދެއް ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ

ިރޒާވްގެ ގޮތުގިައ ކަނޑައަޅާފިައވެއެވެ.

ޒާވްގެ ބޭނުމީަކ ކޮބާ؟ 3. ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރި

މަޤަްޞދެއް ިތން މިައގަނޑު ކަނޑައެޅުމުގެ ިރޒާވް ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ނުވަތަ ބޭނުމެއްވެއެވެ. އީެއ:

ންަސލުތައް ިދރޭތަކީެތގެ އެތަނުގިައވާ ތަންތަނިާއ އެފަދަ )1(ިޙމާޔަތްކުރުމިާއ،

)2( އެތަންތަނުގެ ަސގާފަތިާއ ޤުދުރީަތ މުއަްސނިދކަމާބެހޭ ތަޢީުލީމ ިދރާާސތަކިާއ ތަޙީްލލުތައް ކުރުމިާއ،

)3( އަެސރަޙައްދަށް ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ ތަރައީްޤ ހޯދިައިދނުމެވެ.

4. ިމކަމުން ތަރައީްގއަށް ހުރްަސއެޅޭތަ؟

ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރޒާވް ހެދުމުގެ ަސބަބުން ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރޒާވް ހަދާފިައވާ ަސރަޙައްދުގެ ނުވަތަ އަތޮޅުގެ ޢުމްރީާނ ތަރައީްޤގެ ޙަރަކާތްތަކަށް އެއްވްެސ ޢުމްރީާނ އަތޮޅުތަކެކޭވްެސ އެއްފަދިައން ނޭޅޭނެއެވެ. އެހެން ހުރަހެއް ނަރުދަމާ ިބނިްހއްކުމިާއ، ބަނދަރުހެދުމިާއ، ބޭނުންވާ އަށް ތަރައީްޤ ތަރައީްޤއަށް ދެމެހެއްޓެނިެވ ޙަރަކާތްތައް ޤިާއމްކުރުންފަދަ ިނޒާމް މަގުފިަހވާ ގޮތަށް ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރޒާވްގިައ ކިުރއަށް ގެންދެވޭނެއެވެ.

5. ބ.އަތޮޅު ީކއްވެ؟

ިމހާތަނަށް ކުރެވުނު ިދރާާސތަކުން ދައްކާގޮތުގިައ ބ. އަތޮޅީަކ ޤުދުރީަތ ވީަޞލަތްތަކިާއ، ިދރޭތަކީެތގެ ންަސލުތަކުގެ މުއަްސނިދކަން ދިުނޔޭގެ އަތޮޅެކެވެ. ިލިބފިައވާ ދަރަޖައަކަށް ކުރެވޭފަދަ ފާހަގަ ފެންވަރުގިައ ިމގޮތުން ތަފާތު ބާވަތުގެެ މުރަކައިާއ، ފެހިުރިހ، މިަޑ އިަދ ވެލާކަހަނބުގެ ބާވަތްތައް ބ. އަތޮޅުގިައ ިގނަކަން ފާހަގަ ކުރެވެއެވެ. އިަދ ހަމައެއާއެކު ދަމަހައްޓިައ، މުއަްސނިދކަން ޤުދުރީަތ ިލިބފިައވާ ިމއަތޮޅަށް އެވީަޞލަތްތަކުގެ ބޭނުން ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ ގޮތެއްގިައ ކުރުމަށްޓަކިައ ބ. އަތޮޅުގެ ރައިްޔތުންނިާއ ިރޯސޓްތަކުން ކުރަމުންގެންދާ މަަސއްކަތްތައް ބޭނުން ވީަޞލަތްތަކުގެ ިމދެންނިެވ އެހެންކަމުން ފާހަގަކުރެވެއެވެެ. ގޮތެއްގިައ ފިައދާހިުރ ރައިްޔތުންނަށް އިަދ ރަނގަޅު ިމއަށްވުރެވްެސ އެއްގެގޮތުގިައ ިރޒާވް ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ އަތޮޅު ބ. ދެމެހެއްޓުމަށްޓަކިައ

ކަނޑައެޅުމީަކ މިުހންމުކަމެކެވެ.

6. ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރޒާވްގިައ ިހމެނީޭނ ކޮންތަންތަނެއް؟

ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ އަތޮޅު ބ. ިހމިެނގެންދީާނ ތަނެއް ހިުރހާ އަންނިަނިވ ިރޒާވްގެ ތެރޭގައެވެ.

ް ބ. އަތޮޅުގެ ހިުރހާ ރަށްތައް ބ. އަތޮޅުގެ ހިުރހާ ކަނޑުތައ

ބ. އަތޮޅުތެރޭގިައވާ ހިުރހާ ޤުދުރީަތ ވީަޞލަތްތަކިާއ ިދރޭތަކިެތު ބ. އަތޮޅުގެ ދިުނން ފިެށގެން 1 ނިޯޓކަލް މޭލުގެ ަސރަޙައްދ

ދިުނޔޭގެ އެހިެނހެން ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ ިރޒާވްތައް ޒޯންކުރުމަށް ބޭނުންކުރާ ިމންގަނޑުތަކާ އެއްގޮތްވާ ގޮތުގެމިަތން މިުޅއަތޮޅު 3 ޒޯނަކަށް ބަހާލިެވގެން

ދާނެއެވެ. އެޒޯންތަކީަކ:ާ 1. ކޯ އިޭރއާ 2. ބަފަރ ޒޯން 3. ޓްރާނިްސަޝނަލް އިޭރއ

7. ކޯއިޭރ އާ ކޮބާ؟

ކޯ އިޭރއާގެ ގޮތުގިައ ކަނޑައަޅީާނ ޤުދުރީަތ، ޘަޤީާފ އިަދ ިތމާވީެށގެގޮތުން ތަންތަނެވެ. ިހމެނޭ ވީަޞލަތްތައް އަގުބޮޑު އިަދ މިުހއްމު އެންމެ ިމތަންތަނީަކ ވަރަށް ބޮޑަށް ިޙމާޔަތްކުރަންޖެހޭ ަސރަޙައްދުތަކެކެވެ. އިަދ ިމަސރަޙައްދުތަކުގިައ ހުއްދަކުރެވީޭނ ިމތަންތަނުގިައ ިހމެނޭ ިދރުންތަކަށް އެއްވްެސ ގެއްލުމެއް ނިުލބޭ އިަދ އިުނކަމެއް ނާންނާނެފަދަ ކަންކަމެވެ. ިމަސރަޙައްދުތަކުން އެއްވްެސ ބާވަތެއްގެ އެއްޗެއް ނެގުން، އޮތްތަނުން އެތަނުގިައވާ ަސބަބުން އެކަމެއްގެ އިަދ ގެނިްދޔުން އެހެންތަނަކަށް ފަދަ އަަސރެއްކޮށްފާނެ ީސދާގޮތުންނިާއ ނީުސދާގޮތުން ިދރުންތަކަށް

ކަންކަން މަނާކުރެވޭނެއެވެ.

123meters

Baa Atoll Marine Protected AreasArea 2 : Dhigaliha Region

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Atoll Ecosystem Conservation (AEC) ProjectMinistry of Transport, Housing & Environment

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PROJECTION: Longitude/LatitudeHORIZONTAL DATUM: WGS84;

All features based satellite imagery 2003-2008Prepared in May 2010

Name Core Area BufferDhigali 32.19 59.25

Dhigali Giri

Dhigaliha

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ިމގޮތުން ިމހާތަނަށް ކުރިެވފިައވާ ިދރާާސތަކިާއ އިަދ އަތޮޅު ފެންވަރުގިައ ބޭއްވުނު ބައްދަލުވުން ތަކުގެ މަައްޗަށް ިބނާކޮށް ބ. އަތޮޅު ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ

ިރޒާވްގިައ ިހމެނުމަށް ފެންނަ ކޯ އިޭރއާ ތަކީަކ:ު ހިަނފަރު، ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރާއެކު ިދގިަލހާ އިަދ ިދގިަލހާ ިގިރ ފަރ

ު އަނގަފަރު، ދޮންފަނު ިތލަ އިަދ ިދގިުތލައާއެކް އޮޅިުގިރ، ފަރު ނިުހމެނޭގޮތަށ

ު ގިޮއދޫ އިާއ ގިޮއދޫގެ ކޯރަުސރަޙައްދު މާހުރުވިަޅ، އިަހވައްފިުށ ކަނޑިާއ މާހުރުވިަޅ ކަނޑ

ު ބަތަލާހުރާ އިާއ ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރު ހުޅުދޫ އިަދ ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރ

ާ މިަތފަރުހުރު މުތާފިުށ، ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރިާއ މުތާފިުށ ިތލައާއެކ

ފަރު، ިބންމީަތ މެންދޫ ފަރު، ވަށިައގެންވާ ރަށިާއ ިނިބިލގާ ު ކުނބުރު ފަރު އިަދ މެންދޫ ރަށިާއ ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރ

8.ބަފަރ ޒޯނީަކ ކޮބާ؟

އިޭރއާތަކިާއ ކޯ ނުވަތަ ވަށިައގެން އިޭރއާތައް ކޯ ޒޯނީަަކ ބަފަރ )ކޯ ިމަސރަޙައްދުތަކުގިައ ަސރަޙައްދުތަކެވެ. އޮންނަ ިއންވެގެން ހުއްދަކުރާ ކަމާބެހޭފަރާތްތަކުން ގެއްލުންނުވާގޮތަށް( އިޭރއާތަކަށް

ބައެއްކަހަލަ ހަރަކާތްތައްކިުރއަށް ގެންދިެވދާނެއެވެ.

9. ޓްރާނިްސަޝނަލް އިޭރއާ އީަކ ކޮބާ؟

ބޭނުންކޮށްގެން ވީަޞލަތްތައް ޤުދުރީަތ އިޭރއާއީަކ ޓްރާނިްސަޝނަލް ހުއްދަކުރެވޭނެ ހަރަކާތްތައް ިހންގޭ ގޮތެއްގިައ ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ

ަސރަޙައްދުތަކެވެ.

10.ބަޔްޯސިފއަރ ިރޒާވަކުން ިލބީޭނ ކޮން ފިައދާތަކެއް؟

ފިައދާ ިގނަގުނަ ވަރަށް ަސބަބުން ިރޒާވެއްގެ ބަޔްޯސިފއަރ އަެސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިދިރއުޅޭ މުޖުތަމަޢުތަކަށް ިލިބގެންދެއެވެ.

ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިދިރއުޅޭ އެންމެން އެތަންދެކެ ފަޚުރުވިެރވާފަދަ

ތަނެއް އުފިެދގެނިްދޔުން. އިަދ އެކަމުނިްލބޭ ިހތްހަމަޖެހުން.ތަރައީްޤއާމެދު ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ މައަްސލަތަކިާއ ިތމާވީެށގެ

ރައިްޔތުންގެ މެދުގިައ ހޭލުންތިެރކަން ިއތުރުވެގެނިްދޔުން.ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިހންގޭ ތަފާތު މްަޝރޫޢުތަކަށް ފިައާސގެ އީެހ

ިލބުން ފޭަސހަވެގެނިްދޔުން.ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ފަތުރުވިެރކަން ިއތުރަށް ކިުރއަރިައގެނިްދޔުން.

ގޮތުގިައ ހެޔޮ ވީަޞލަތްތައް ޤުދުރީަތ އެންމެންނަށް ޤައުމުގެ ބޭނުންކޮށްގެން ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ ގޮތުގިައ ތަރައީްޤވަމުން އަންނަ

ނަމޫނާ ަސރަޙައްދަކަށް ވެގެނިްދޔުން.ިއޤިްތާޞީދ އިަދ ިއޖިްތމީާޢ ޙަރަކާތްތަކުގެ ަސބަބުން ިތމާވެއްޓަށް

ކުރާ ނޭދެވޭ އަަސރުތައް މަދުވެގެނިްދޔުން.އޭގެ ިލިބ ނަމެއް« »ބްރޭންޑް މާކެޓްކުރާނެ ަސރަޙައްދު

ހެޔޮފިައދާ ަސރަޙައީްދ ިއޤިްތާޞދަށްކުރުން.ިއކޯޓިޫރޒަމަށް މަގުފިަހވެ އެދިާއރިާއން ކިުރއެރުންތައް ިލބުން.

ވީަޒފާގެ ިއތުރު ފުރަުޞތުތައް ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިއތުރުވެގެނިްދޔުން. ީމގެ ަސބަބުން އާމްދީަނ ހޯދުމަށް ރަށް ނުވަތަ އަތޮޅު ދޫކޮށް

މާލެއަށް ނުވަތަ ދުރު އެހެނިްހާސބުތަކަށް ދާންނުޖެހުން.

ިމގޮތުން ިމހާތަނަށް ކުރިެވފިައވާ ިދރާާސތަކިާއ އިަދ އަތޮޅު ފެންވަރުގިައ ބޭއްވުނު ބައްދަލުވުން ތަކުގެ މަައްޗަށް ިބނާކޮށް ބ. އަތޮޅު ބަޔްޮސިފއަރ

ިރޒާވްގިައ ިހމެނުމަށް ފެންނަ ކޯ އިޭރއާ ތަކީަކ:ު ހިަނފަރު، ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރާއެކު ިދގިަލހާ އިަދ ިދގިަލހާ ިގިރ ފަރ

ު އަނގަފަރު، ދޮންފަނު ިތލަ އިަދ ިދގިުތލައާއެކް އޮޅިުގިރ، ފަރު ނިުހމެނޭގޮތަށ

ު ގިޮއދޫ އިާއ ގިޮއދޫގެ ކޯރަުސރަޙައްދު މާހުރުވިަޅ، އިަހވައްފިުށ ކަނޑިާއ މާހުރުވިަޅ ކަނޑ

ު ބަތަލާހުރާ އިާއ ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރު ހުޅުދޫ އިަދ ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރ

ާ މިަތފަރުހުރު މުތާފިުށ، ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރިާއ މުތާފިުށ ިތލައާއެކ

ފަރު، ިބންމީަތ މެންދޫ ފަރު، ވަށިައގެންވާ ރަށިާއ ިނިބިލގާ ު ކުނބުރު ފަރު އިަދ މެންދޫ ރަށިާއ ވަށިައގެންވާ ފަރ

8.ބަފަރ ޒޯނީަކ ކޮބާ؟

އިޭރއާތަކިާއ ކޯ ނުވަތަ ވަށިައގެން އިޭރއާތައް ކޯ ޒޯނީަަކ ބަފަރ )ކޯ ިމަސރަޙައްދުތަކުގިައ ަސރަޙައްދުތަކެވެ. އޮންނަ ިއންވެގެން ހުއްދަކުރާ ކަމާބެހޭފަރާތްތަކުން ގެއްލުންނުވާގޮތަށް( އިޭރއާތަކަށް

ބައެއްކަހަލަ ހަރަކާތްތައްކިުރއަށް ގެންދިެވދާނެއެވެ.

9. ޓްރާނިްސަޝނަލް އިޭރއާ އީަކ ކޮބާ؟

ބޭނުންކޮށްގެން ވީަޞލަތްތައް ޤުދުރީަތ އިޭރއާއީަކ ޓްރާނިްސަޝނަލް ހުއްދަކުރެވޭނެ ހަރަކާތްތައް ިހންގޭ ގޮތެއްގިައ ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ

ަސރަޙައްދުތަކެވެ.

10.ބަޔްޯސިފއަރ ިރޒާވަކުން ިލބީޭނ ކޮން ފިައދާތަކެއް؟

ފިައދާ ިގނަގުނަ ވަރަށް ަސބަބުން ިރޒާވެއްގެ ބަޔްޯސިފއަރ އަެސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިދިރއުޅޭ މުޖުތަމަޢުތަކަށް ިލިބގެންދެއެވެ.

ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިދިރއުޅޭ އެންމެން އެތަންދެކެ ފަޚުރުވިެރވާފަދަ

ތަނެއް އުފިެދގެނިްދޔުން. އިަދ އެކަމުނިްލބޭ ިހތްހަމަޖެހުން.ތަރައީްޤއާމެދު ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ މައަްސލަތަކިާއ ިތމާވީެށގެ

ރައިްޔތުންގެ މެދުގިައ ހޭލުންތިެރކަން ިއތުރުވެގެނިްދޔުން.ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިހންގޭ ތަފާތު މްަޝރޫޢުތަކަށް ފިައާސގެ އީެހ

ިލބުން ފޭަސހަވެގެނިްދޔުން.ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ފަތުރުވިެރކަން ިއތުރަށް ކިުރއަރިައގެނިްދޔުން.

ގޮތުގިައ ހެޔޮ ވީަޞލަތްތައް ޤުދުރީަތ އެންމެންނަށް ޤައުމުގެ ބޭނުންކޮށްގެން ދެމެހެއްޓިެނިވ ގޮތުގިައ ތަރައީްޤވަމުން އަންނަ

ނަމޫނާ ަސރަޙައްދަކަށް ވެގެނިްދޔުން.ިއޤިްތާޞީދ އިަދ ިއޖިްތމީާޢ ޙަރަކާތްތަކުގެ ަސބަބުން ިތމާވެއްޓަށް

ކުރާ ނޭދެވޭ އަަސރުތައް މަދުވެގެނިްދޔުން.އޭގެ ިލިބ ނަމެއް« »ބްރޭންޑް މާކެޓްކުރާނެ ަސރަޙައްދު

ހެޔޮފިައދާ ަސރަޙައީްދ ިއޤިްތާޞދަށްކުރުން.ިއކޯޓިޫރޒަމަށް މަގުފިަހވެ އެދިާއރިާއން ކިުރއެރުންތައް ިލބުން.

ވީަޒފާގެ ިއތުރު ފުރަުޞތުތައް ަސރަޙައްދުގިައ ިއތުރުވެގެނިްދޔުން. ީމގެ ަސބަބުން އާމްދީަނ ހޯދުމަށް ރަށް ނުވަތަ އަތޮޅު ދޫކޮށް

މާލެއަށް ނުވަތަ ދުރު އެހެނިްހާސބުތަކަށް ދާންނުޖެހުން.

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