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Show may have several different interpretations. Therefore research and monitoring objectives must be carefully designed. Sustainable planning for GSL ecosystem should include " targets" or objectives for determining the effectiveness of multiple- use and sustainable management objectives in balancing development and maintaining environmental integrity. Management targets are based on scientific understanding of GSL ecosystems limits and tolerances to human- induced change. Management targets may be established at different scales and levels. ( Buckingham- Hatfield and Evans, 1996). A few ideas to evaluate management objectives are: 1. Identify sustainability indicators or targets for resource management and decision- making. 2. Identify tradeoffs and determine if acceptable tradeoffs will maintain the integrity of GSL resources to ensure that each generation should at least inherit a similar natural environment. 3. Identify environmental quality or performance measures that are reportable and measurable over time. 4. Determine a conceptual approach for monitoring and assessing the state of the environment. 5. Identify information needed to assess the " state of the environment." 6. Identify vigorous monitoring strategies. 7. Design analysis and reporting strategies. Sustainable use of GSL ecosystems means limiting the use of renewable natural resources at a pace where they can renew themselves through natural processes ( Fischer and Black, 1995). Ecosystem management objectives should include and consider: 1. Allowance for reasonable multiple- uses. 2. Wise resource allocation to ensure long- term sustainability. 3. Establish checks and balances to ensure an acceptable level of environmental protection. 4. Minimize negative impacts on GSL ecosystems. 5. Engage industry in ensuring sustainable resources by preventing and managing for crises in their operations and to help in monitoring impacts. These measures will allow for economic growth that is mindful of the limited natural resource base ( Fischer and Black, 1995). It will be challenging to balance public needs and ensure long- term resource protection with projected population growth scenarios. Sustainable management ensures that GSL natural resources will be available for future uses. 110 |