Management Plan - Glover's Reef Marine Reserve

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Glovers Reef Marine Reserve – Management Plan An assessment of management effectiveness was conducted in 2006, focusing on Biophysical, Socioeconomic and Governance indicators (Gibson and Hoare). Results suggested that enforcement against the main perceived threat of illegal fishing would benefit from further strengthening, both on-site through increased presence (both in terms of number of patrols and number of staff), and through increasing awareness of the benefits of the Conservation Zone in stakeholder fishing communities (particularly Sarteneja, where there is less support (50%) for the fact that a ‘no-take’ zone is important for sustaining fisheries). A review of the management programmes themselves (Appendix 1) suggests that of the 93 action points identified within the 2003 management plan, 28% have been implemented successfully, 50% have resulted in an improvement in the situation (partial implementation) and 22% showed no change (Tables 24 and 25). No area, however, showed a decrease in status. Table 24: Summary of Success of Activities Identified from the 2003 Management Plan Succeeded Improved No Change Worse Total No. Action Points (of 93) 26 47 20 0 % of total 28% 50% 22% 0% % +ve change 78% % -ve change or no change 22% Table 25: Programme Rating Table for 2003 Management Plan Programme Surveillance and Enforcement Programme Research and Monitoring Programme Interpretation and Education Programme Recreation and Tourism Programme Administration and Maintenance Programme Total no. Action Points Succeeded Improved No Change Worse 10 4 3 3 0 25 11 10 4 0 23 1 13 9 0 12 0 8 4 0 23 10 13 0 0 Total no. Objectives / Actions 93 26 47 20 0 % of total 28% 50% 22% 0% The weakest area is the Interpretation and Education Programme, with the majority of identified action points rating as ‘No Change’, showing no successful implementation of recommended actions under the 2003 management plan. Conversely, the Research and Monitoring Programme is considered to be very strong, particularly with the research input from Wildlife Conservation Society, highlighting the benefits of such a collaborative relationship. The Surveillance and Enforcement Programme has been strengthened over the three years since the 2003 management plan was unofficially adopted for guiding management, though still has weak areas, such as radio communications, and the implementation of special licensing of traditional fishermen for Glover’s Reef General Use Zone. Wildtracks / Wildlife Conservation Society, 2007 94
Glovers Reef Marine Reserve – Management Plan The Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Programme and the Administration Programme are both operating relatively effectively, with all action points rating ‘Improved’ or ‘succeeded’, though there is still room for improvement in both programmes. 4.3 Management Goals Goal I: To provide protection for the physical and biological resources of Glover’s Reef, in order to maintain and sustain these resources for the benefit of current and future generations Objectives • to preserve the outstanding beauty, uniqueness and naturalness of the atoll • to regulate use of the area to ensure the sustainability of its resources, resilience of its ecosystems, and maintenance of ecological processes • to provide protected habitats for commercially important species in order to enhance recruitment and replenishment, thus achieving sustainable yields, and to demonstrate these benefits to fishermen • to protect critical habitats for endangered species • to manage the area based on sound scientific information, and based on adaptive management principles Goal II: To increase awareness and understanding of the natural resource of Glover’s Reef through education and research Objectives • to encourage use of the atoll for applied scientific research by the national and international scientific community, and to feed the results of research into the marine reserve’s management-decision process • to foster use of the atoll as a study center by both local and international students • to foster awareness of the importance of the marine environment, and the marine reserve specifically, through educational and interpretive programmes to encourage use of the reserve as a training center in marine resources and MPA management, and for demonstrating the benefits of MPAs Goal III: To provide a resource for recreation and tourism Objectives • to provide undisturbed areas for tourism and recreation in a controlled and wellinformed manner • to enhance the social and economic benefits of the area by promoting uses compatible with conservation and sustainable development principles Wildtracks / Wildlife Conservation Society, 2007 95
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