A new report from the World Resource Institute argues that in light of recent moves (particularly in East Africa) to de-gazette or downlist parks,  focusing on protecting parks targeted for de-gazettement or de-notification is not enough–we also need to address the way that parks are established in the first place “to ensure that they are both secure in law and locally legitimate.” Though a bit long, this report which explores the current status and future of protected areas and property rights in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania is a useful read for anyone interested in the viability of protected areas, and people-park dynamics.