Protected Places

Berlin: split candidate

2008-08-20T18:52:25.0022Z

This bit from the German embassy in Washington makes me think the topic shouldn't be split:

Berlin is both a city and one of Germany's 16 state, so its government must play two roles.

Berlin: split candidate

2008-08-20T18:50:44.0018Z

I don't know much more about Berlin than I just learned from reading the WP article, but from the article it sounds like the city and the state are the same entity, similar to the way Washington DC is both a city and federal district. If this is actually the case, they should continue to share the topic. If they are distinct (but coterminous) entities, spliting might make sense.

Berlin: split candidate

2008-08-19T23:37:41.0012Z

Is there any counter arguments here or should I do the split now? I'd like to add containedby values to the state, but not the city.

Alcatraz Island: Split the island from the prison

2008-08-04T20:25:21.0017Z

The prison is not the same as the island; it was just located on the island.

Protected Places: Some protected area databases

2008-05-05T21:49:16.0000Z

I found the copyright info for UNEP-WCMC data (the last link in my initial post): "Use and reproduction of this data is authorised for educational or other non-commercial purposes without prior permission from the copyright holders. Use or reproduction of the data for commercial purposes is prohibited without the prior written permission of the copyright holders."

Protected Places: Some protected area databases

2008-05-05T21:48:49.0018Z

WDPA is strictly non-commercial. The protected areas database is selling their data, which doesn't usually map well to CC-BY. I can't find anything about IUCN.

Protected Places: Some protected area databases

2008-05-05T21:30:25.0007Z

Here's another one: Managed Areas Database

Note: "RSRU no longer staffs resources able to update this dataset. We are interested in finding a responsible agency to take over the update/upkeep process for the MAD database. Since MAD has been described as "incredibly valuable" by many of the education and research community, it is hoped that someone would be willing to take over."

Protected Places: Some protected area databases

2008-05-05T21:01:46.0007Z

No idea. Those funded through US federal grants are supposed to be open access but that often is not the case. I would expect the same goes for databases funded by other governments.

Protected Places: Some protected area databases

2008-05-05T19:41:04.0007Z

Thanks! Do you know what the licensing on those databases is?

Mexico City: Merge?

2008-05-05T19:39:40.0005Z

According to WP, Mexico City and Distrito Federal are the same, and they have redirected Distrito Federal to Mexico City. We should merge.

Protected Places: Some protected area databases

2008-05-04T17:35:46.0005Z

World Database on Protected Areas

Protected Area Database

IUCN Protected Area Program and related Prototype Nationally Designated Protected Areas Database

Paris: Merge, don't delete

2008-04-06T22:21:08.0000Z

I agree, this instance should be merged with "Paris" #9202a8c04000641f800000000002db30.

Paris: Merge, don't delete

2008-03-27T16:55:28.0005Z

There are instances that are connected to this instance of Paris; it should be merged, not deleted.

Mexico City: Brazilian Federal District should be split

2008-03-19T21:29:44.0012Z

This topic is about the Mexican Federal District and should not be conflated with Brazilian Federal District. I've detyped this as a Brazilian state.

Central Park: mistaken flagging

2007-12-12T06:25:32.0000Z

Hi David:

Sorry for the late reply. We've gone ahead and removed the mark for split flag. We don't have a way for a user to "undo" a mistaken flagging - yet.

Central Park: mistaken flagging

2007-12-05T20:14:21.0012Z

i mistakenly flagged this and can't see how to undo.

Istanbul: Split restaurant from city

2007-11-28T19:23:48.0043Z

A restaurant named "Istanbul" has been conflated with the Turkish city. These should be separate topics.

Protected Site: What constitutes are protected site?

2007-10-15T17:21:16.0007Z

Actually, city parks do qualify under the (very) loose strictures for protected sites. Feel free to add it!

Protected Site: What constitutes are protected site?

2007-10-13T15:37:19.0007Z

thanks.

Protected Site: What constitutes are protected site?

2007-10-12T18:30:21.0007Z

I really doubt it. Does your city list protected sites? Protected sites are usually county/province/state level creations.

Protected Site: What constitutes are protected site?

2007-10-12T06:19:20.0012Z

There is a small neighborhood park about a block away from where I live. This park is owned by the city. Is this considered a protected site?

Berlin: split candidate

2007-07-12T21:11:40.0011Z

It seems to me Berlin as a city should be a separate topic from Berlin as a state, despite the conflation in the wikipedia article.