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Strategic Planning for Species Conservation intranet.iucn.org/webfiles/doc/SSC/SCS/Ch9_ntl_wkshp_agenda_cheetwd_BOT.pdf (national workshop on cheetahs and wild dogs in Botswana) and http://intranet.iucn.org/ webfiles/doc/SSC/SCS/Ch9_ntl_wkshp_agenda_AWCB_VIE.pdf (national workshop on Asian wild cattle and buffaloes in Vietnam). A slightly different model, but one also based on the Vision–Goals–Objectives–Actions approach, has been used successfully with several species in other fully participatory stakeholder workshops (see for example the strategies for Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) (Edmonds 2007), Caucasus leopard (Panthera pardus ciscaucasica) (Breitenmoser et al. 2007), Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) (Mallon, Kiwan and Qarqaz in press), Przewalski’s gazelle (Procapra przewalskii) (Mallon pers. comm.), Saiga Antelope (Saiga tatarica) (CMS 2006), black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and white rhino (Ceratotherium simum) (Anon 1998, 2000a, 2000b, 2001a, 2001b, 2005, Emslie 2007, Kampamba and Chansa 2003, Okita-Ouma et al. 2007). Other useful (partial) models are provided by the recent Cheetah and African Wild Dog Regional Strategies for Eastern and Southern Africa (available in draft form at http:// intranet.iucn.org/webfiles/doc/SSC/SCS/Ch2_Strategy_cheetwd.pdf) and their associated national Action Plans (e.g., from Kenya; see http://intranet.iucn.org/webfiles/doc/SSC/SCS/ Ch2_ntlAP_cheetwd_KEN.pdf). In these examples, the Strategic Plans were developed at regional workshops attended by higher-level representatives of range State wildlife authorities, other species specialists, and representatives of major relevant nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). These regional workshops were followed by a series of national action planning workshops (see Chapter 9) attended by many more range State participants, including lower-level staff from government authorities (e.g., park staff), as well as national and international NGO staff and other species specialists. 2.4 Monitoring and revision of SCSs Rarely, if ever, will the available data, and the participants’ ability to predict and control the future, be adequetate to guarantee that a strategy, when first developed, will achieve the desired future for the species. For this reason, adaptive management (Walters 1986; Parma et al. 1998) has to be integral to the SCS philosophy. A SCS therefore needs to include a monitoring framework, including a process for the monitoring of Targets at the Goals and Objectives level, and timelines at the Actions level (see section 8.4). More generally, the SCS process needs to include a mechanism for continuing review and refinement. This mechanism should include ongoing compilation and review of data on species status and distribution. Thus even if a SCS is formally published, it will often need to be an electronic “living document” subject to continual refinement (but with adequate version control so that it can be properly referenced and progress can be traced). 7
Table 2.1. Strategic Plan Logical Framework Example STRATEGIC PLAN LOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WILD CATTLE AND BUFFALOES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Vision We envision viable, ecologically functioning populations of wild cattle and buffalo that are appreciated by humankind. These populations will represent Goals Water buffalo Tamaraw Saola Kouprey Gaur Banteng Anoa 2. A framework for strategic planning for species conservation 10 viable, ecologically functional populations of wild and wild type buffalo (as well as feral populations of exceptional interest) in Southeast Asia. Achieving this will require identification of populations of wild, wild type, and feral buffalo in all Southeast Asian countries, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia. All populations should coexist with people and their livestock and, be appreciated. Secure three ecologically functioning [including two viable] populations of tamaraw coexisting with indigenous people and other stakeholders in the Island of Mindoro, Philippines Saola is recognised in and beyond Lao and Vietnam as a flagship species of the Annamites, motivating effective conservation of the ecoregion. Saola will not be lost from any site in which they now occur and will recover to at least 800 freeranging adults, with at least 3 subpopulations of over 200 adults each in landscapes larger than 1,000km 2 Kouprey exist in the wild in multiple viable populations. 30 ecologically functional, large Gaur populations, with 21 populations in mixed forest habitat types and 9 in evergreen forest habitat types; giving 4 populations in the Bos gaurus hubbacki subspecies/ESU and 26 in the Bos gaurus readei subspecies/ESU. Achieving this will require reintroductions to former range in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. All populations should be co-exist with people and their domestic animals, and be valued by people in range States and internationally. 26 ecologically functional, large populations, with 17 populations in dry forest mosaic habitat types and 9 in evergreen forest habitat types; giving 4 populations in the Bornean subspecies/ ESU, 6 in the Javan subspecies/ESU, and 16 in the mainland subspecies/ESU. Achieving this will require reintroductions to former range in Thailand and Indonesia. All populations should be coexist with people and their domestic animals, and be valued by people in range States and internationally. Ensure 10 viable, ecologically functioning anoa populations, with 2 populations in each biogeographic region (Buton, South-East, East, North and Central) and their habitat. All anoa populations should co-exist with people supported by regional planning. 8
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