1A-1B.Team, Scope and Vision Conservation Coaches Network Workshop Presentation

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Adaptive Management Workshop Presentations 1A-1B. Team, Scope, Vision 1B. Conservation Targets 1B. Viability Assessment 2A-1. Strategy Selection 2A-2. Results Chains 2A-3. Goals and Objectives 2B. Monitoring Plan 1C. Threat Rating 1D. Conceptual Models

This Presentation Introduction to our example – Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Project, Australia Project Team Project Scope and Vision Statement Team, Scope, & Vision

Managing a community fishing ground in Palau Protection or restoration of an endangered species A national park or Natura 2000 site Coordinated efforts to mitigate the burgeoning bushmeat challenge in Eastern Africa Mava Foundation’s funding program for the Mediterranean, Alps & West Africa Marine regions UN Small Grants Program on Community Management of Protected Areas, globally Conservation Projects Occur at All Scales Team, Scope, & Vision

Our Example – Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Adapted from WWF Australia’s WeltlandsWatch Project Team, Scope, & Vision

The Swan Coastal Plain is part of a WWF Global 200 Ecoregion Team, Scope, & Vision Our Example – Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands

Perth Team, Scope, & Vision Our Example – Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Project Area

Conceptualize Team, Scope, & Vision

Who will design and implement the project? Define Initial Project Team Team, Scope, & Vision

Define Initial Project Team Team, Scope, & Vision

Project Staff Local People Nat. Res. Area Manager Development NGO Exporters of Agricultural Products Define Core Project Team Team, Scope, & Vision Identify who should be on the team, based on the overlapping interests of different groups and the project purpose

Consider skills and knowledge needed Define roles PersonOrg.SkillsRolesComments ChristineWWFWetland management; stakeholder liaison, project management Team leader; project manager & implementer Has built rapport with key stakeholders; is well-respected BrettLocal NGO Wetland biodiversity; community awareness raising Project officer & implementer New team member (August 2008) Define Initial Project Team Team, Scope, & Vision

Woodland Park Zoo Tree Kangaroo Project Team in Miradi Several organizations are working together on this project Team members have different positions and roles Team, Scope, & Vision

You can include skills or assets of team members here. Woodland Park Zoo Tree Kangaroo Project Team in Miradi Team, Scope, & Vision

Swan Coastal Plain Project Team Members: u Team Leader: Christina u Initial Project Team: Christina, Raquel u Core Project Team: Christina, Brett, Richard, Bill Key Advisors: u Provincial government representatives u University scientist Our Project Team Team, Scope, & Vision

Conceptualize Team, Scope, & Vision

Projects focused on biodiversity of a specific place have a geographic scope (project area) Others have a thematic scope (which can be a target, threat or strategy) – although they often have a loose geographic boundary Define Scope Condor Bioreserve, Ecuador Team, Scope, & Vision

Geographic Scope: Wetlands and bordering habitat on Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Example of Scope Team, Scope, & Vision

Scope in Miradi Team, Scope, & Vision Scope tab Summary Mode

Possible Scope for Meso-American Reef Project Scope: Meso-American Reef ecoregion Team: Conservation organization’s ecoregional team (core), partner NGOs Team, Scope, & Vision

Possible Scope for Meso-American Reef Project Scope: Meso-American Reef ecoregion and adjacent watersheds Team: Conservation organization’s ecoregional team (core), partner NGOs Team, Scope, & Vision

Possible Scope for Meso-American Reef Project Scope: Meso- American Reef Priority Sites Identified Through Ecoregional Assessment (Current & Future Management Areas) Team: Conservation organization’s ecoregional team (core), partner NGOs Team, Scope, & Vision

Example of a Project With a Thematic Scope (Threat) Project Title: Market Transformation Initiative – Palm Oil component Thematic (and Geographic) Project Scope: Countries where high conservation value (HCV) forests are being converted to palm oil Team, Scope, & Vision

Project Title: Global Tiger Initiative Thematic (and Geographic) Project Scope: Areas where tiger populations are still viable or can be restored Example of a Project With a Thematic Scope (Target) Team, Scope, & Vision

Project Title: Rare “Pride Campaigns” (social marketing) for Sustainable Fishing in Latin America Thematic (and Geographic) Project Scope: Priority sites where overfishing is having a high impact on biodiversity (Mesoamerican Reef, Gulf of California and Galapagos) Example of a Project With a Thematic Scope (Strategy) Team, Scope, & Vision

Conceptualize Team, Scope, & Vision

Define Your Vision Statement Team, Scope, & Vision

Define Your Vision Statement Vision Statement: A description of the desired state or ultimate condition that a project is working to achieve. A good vision statement should meet the following criteria: Relatively general: Broadly defined to encompass all project activities Visionary: Inspirational in outlining the desired change in the state of the targets toward which the project is working Brief: Simple and succinct so that all project participants can remember it Team, Scope, & Vision

Wetlands Example of a Vision Statement Project Scope: Wetlands and bordering habitat on Swan Coastal Plain Vision Statement: Long-term conservation of high value wetlands and adjacent habitats on the Swan Coastal Plain so that they persevere as rich and viable biodiversity habitats for all wildlife, and for the benefit and appreciation of future generations. Team, Scope, & Vision

Vision Statement in Miradi Team, Scope, & Vision

Which Comply with Criteria for a Good Vision Statement? 1.Improve community health in the West Kilimanjaro Basin region. 2.Carry out planning workshops with government officials. 3.An ecologically healthy dry scrub forest that sustains plant and wildlife populations while also meeting the economic, cultural, and spiritual needs of local communities. 4.Give local NGOs help in the implementation of green enterprises in Fiji. 5.Natural resources conserved and ecosystem functions maintained in Voyageurs National Park for current and future generations. 6.Save Corbett National Park. Team, Scope, & Vision

Breakout Group Instructions 1.Define the scope of your project – Include a map if possible 2.Draft the vision statement for your project – Apply criteria and revise as necessary 3.Define the team of individuals/ organizations that is implementing this project – Make a table with name of person, organization, skills, role(s), comments Team, Scope, & Vision