Rethinking Management Planning Methodologies: A Novel Approach Implemented at Petra World Heritage Site

Figures & data

Figure 1. The iconic image of the Treasury as approached from the Siq (photo by Aylin Orbaşlı)

Figure 2. The consultation process (adapted from a model developed by the City of Ulm and Deutsche Bahn in 2011) (source: redrawn from Petra WHS Integrated Management Plan)

Table 1. The thematic forum groups (source: Petra WHS Integrated Management Plan)

1. Local community and partnerships 2. Law and legalities 3. Heritage conservation 4. Archaeology 5. Geology and hydrology 6. Infrastructure management 7. Nature conservation

8. Visitor services, interpretation and museums 9. Tourism 10. Planning and land use 11. Risk management 12. Sustainability and eco development 13. Education 14. Data management

Figure 3. The process is repeated as many times as necessary and can also serve as an advisory mechanism when the management plan is being implemented (source: redrawn from Petra WHS Integrated Management Plan)

Figure 4. An action-led management approach (source: redrawn from Petra WHS Integrated Management Plan)

Figure 5. Categories of management policies (source: redrawn from Petra WHS Integrated Management Plan)