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by the entities that back up the management objectives. Other parts, such as basic research and monitoring, will need dedicated budget and staff from other sources. Costs and benefits should be balanced. Integration with policies of regional development, public or- der, navigation safety or border control, and involving the leisure industry in the plan, can show that proper management does not have to be expensive. If done well, it will not only produce cultural benefits in the long-term but also financial benefits.
a. Staff
Reference should be made to the availability and the qualification of staff for all measures planned for in the management plan.
b. Budget
A budget or funding plan should be included in the site management plan.
Sustainable use and vision for the future
A management plan is generally conceived for a specific period, after which it can be evaluated and adapted. In the formulation of its objectives, it will benefit from developing a vision for the future in a longer perspective. Such a vision would inform how to balance present and future use with sustainability. This is not the same as preservation, as sustainability implies the economic balancing of costs and benefits for society.
Conservation and site management
