The Transboundary Mammal Project A Knowledge-based Approach to Species Management Windhoek, August 2003 Barbara Paterson

The Transboundary Mammal Project Overview Collaboration Decision Support System Prototype Species Overview Species Managem ent Plans Information System Species Strategy Species Report National Strategy Country wide vision, targets & general strategy Regional vision and targets Neighbouring countries Co-operation Communication local vision, targets & specific strategy Local Management Improved access to expert knowledge

The Transboundary Mammal Project To link local, national and transboundary strategies for selected endangered and high value mammal species National Strategy Country wide vision, targets & general strategy Regional vision and targets Neighbouring countries Co-operation Communication local vision, targets & specific strategy Local Management Project Aim

The Transboundary Mammal Project Transboundary Collaboration Objectives Decision Support System Prototype Species Overviews Species Management Plans Information System

The Transboundary Mammal Project Wildlife Knowledge Management Strategic Species Management A Knowledge Management Problem?

The Transboundary Mammal Project Knowledge Communication Knowledge Generation Knowledge Application Knowledge Representation Adjust ImplementMonitor Research Strategy Adaptive Management Munich Model of Knowledge Management

The Transboundary Mammal Project DATA INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE Perception Learning objective subjective Old knowledge Forms basis of new knowledge Data – Information - Knowledge

The Transboundary Mammal Project Strategy development process Structure Comprehensive content compilation Species Strategy Vision for Species Species Report Background Study information gathering Review and Input Content development

The Transboundary Mammal Project Knowledge Representations Collaboration Decision Support System Prototype Species Overview Species Managem ent Plans Information System printed format linear, sequential, “frozen” action oriented “frozen” into print multi-linear flexible highly accessible high problem solving power highly accessible

The Transboundary Mammal Project Transboundary Approach Result: Cumulative Regional strategy Transboundary Co-operation based on Dialogue

The Transboundary Mammal Project National Strategy Country wide vision, targets & general strategy Regional vision and targets Neighbouring countries Co-operation Communication local vision, targets & specific strategy Local Management Project Aim Improved access to expert knowledge