A manual has been created created with an aim to help people involved in planning and managing conservation projects. Many people throughout the world associated with these conservation projects are not able to receive specialized training in the respective field. Allies and staff of Fauna & Flora International and Bird Life International understood the need of proper planning and management in conservation projects. Owing to their requirements in this field, this manual came into existence.
This book gives an insight view as how to approach projects to ensure improvement in the process. Developed on the notion that good plan makes the management as well as implementation of project simple increasing the probability of the success, this manual comprises different tried and tested methods and illustrative which help the users to work on their on their innovative ideas and create project plan accordingly.
The utility of this manual is that it is designed keeping in mind different user groups and situations. Sometimes, one needs to go in-depth at other times one needs to check appropriate section while developing any specific methodology. However, manual is especially designed keeping in mind the convenience of the users. Those who will understand general principles will easily understand all vital elements essential to ensure success in planning process.
Users should refer this book, not as rigid workbook but as a guide to adapt techniques which are helpful in their process. The most important aspect amongst all of them is sustainability. We are working towards achieving common objective of sustainable relationship between man as well as biodiversity. However, these projects are designed keeping in mind the administrative demands of funders. As these conservation projects require both funds as well as time.
The elements for successful implementation are as follows:
- A clear statement of the overall objective
- Realistic and achievable lower-level objectives to achieve the overall objective
- Specific objectives which can be monitored and evaluated
- Understanding the best information on previous relevant actions to date
- Networking into the existing local, national and international conservation framework
- Flexibility of approach
- A comprehensive grasp of all aspects of the problem and proposed solution
- Identification of the external factors critical to success or failure
- Common understanding of the plan and its relevance by all people involved
The manual can be accessed from this link.
