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Population and Habitat Viability Assessment: Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) ________________________________________________ Appendix 4: Introducing CBSG Southern Africa Species Survival Commission, IUCN – World Conservation Union www.ewt.org.za/cbsg The Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) is a multinational conservation specialist group which has made its mark on the conservation of threatened flora and fauna worldwide. CBSG is one of the more than 120 Species Survival Commission Specialist Groups of the IUCN - World Conservation Union with over 15 years’ experience in developing, testing and applying scientifically-based tools and processes for risk assessment and species conservation decision-making. These tools are used in intensive, problem-solving workshops to produce realistic and achievable recommendations for both in situ and ex situ population management. CBSG tools include Conservation Assessment and Management Plans (CAMPs), Population and Habitat Viability Assessments (PHVAs), Conservation Masterplanning, Species Action Planning, Modelling exercises and a range of training and skills development workshops. CBSG regional networks have been developed in regions requiring intensive conservation action in order to adapt CBSG tools and processes to the needs of regional stakeholder groups and species, utilise local expertise and develop a unique regional conservation identity. CBSG Southern Africa was established as an Endangered Wildlife Trust project to bring to the local conservation community the wide range of tools and processes developed by the CBSG for effective biodiversity conservation and management. MISSION: To catalyse conservation action in Southern Africa by assisting in the development of integrated and scientifically sound conservation programmes for species and ecosystems, building capacity in the local conservation community and incorporating practical and globally endorsed tools and processes into current and future conservation programmes in Southern Africa. 63
Population and Habitat Viability Assessment: Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) ________________________________________________ CBSG SOUTHERN AFRICA OBJECTIVES: Organise a regional network of people and resources for effective biodiversity conservation Collect, analyse and distribute information pertinent to biodiversity conservation Develop integrated national conservation and management programmes Provide a neutral, informed and balanced perspective in resolving conflict and providing solutions for pressing local conservation issues Integrate management programmes for captive and wild populations Train and build capacity in local communities in the use and application of globally recognised conservation tools and processes Develop interactive forums to facilitate effective communication, collaboration and partnership building. CBSG PROCESSES: Population and Habitat Viability Assessment (PHVA): The PHVA process is used in the development of a strategic recovery/conservation plan for a specific species and its habitat. Data on the population status and trends, distribution, genetics, health status, biology, threats and ecology of the species is assembled and integrated with estimates of human based threats such as land-use and utilisation patterns. Computer-based models are used to test different management scenarios and to forecast the current and future risk of population decline and/or extinction. Conservation Assessment and Management Plan (CAMP): A rapid broad-based assessment of a group of taxa of a particular region. Workshop participants use the IUCN Red List system to categorise the level of threat of each taxon, based on estimates of nature and the severity of threats to the population and/or its habitat. A computerised database aids the summarisation of information. CAMPs establish priorities for species and biodiversity conservation and generate scientifically sound data on the population and distribution trends of taxonomic groups. Conservation Planning: Designed to assist other organisations and discipline-based groups to define, evaluate and plan their conservation role and activities. The process allows institutions to focus their resources on activities which can best achieve their goals. Input is 64
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