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Waisali Rainforest Reserve, Yadua Taba Crested Iguana Sanctuary, Nakanacagi Bat Sanctuary – Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Garrick Reserve – Nature Reserve, Sovi Basin Protected Area
WDPA IDs: 555592856, 9637, 15132, 9640, 555592859
This project is an excellent opportunity for the NTF to properly resource and equip NTF protected areas, as well as undertake research to improve the management of protected areas.
The NTF will purchase field equipment and Ranger Kits, for distribution to Rangers at all sites. At the same time NTF GIS Officer will provide in-house training to all Rangers in the use of SMART Tools and GPS. The new equipment will be used for site monitoring and critical management activities.
NTF will purchase media and other equipment for the NTF Site Visitor Information Centres. These new equipment will be used for community and visitor awareness, and for the NTF Heritage and Young Hands Program (HIYH). The HIY program is implemented throughout the year with school children in the region.
A protected Area Management Effectiveness study of six protected areas managed by the NTF, will be undertaken by a consultant working closely with the NTF project team. The team will work closely with the key stakeholders including the provinicial administrators of site areas with traditional presentations, and participatory approaches of focus group discussions and meetings.
Quality data and information are essential to inform sound decision making for the NTF PAs. Through the provision of field equipment the NTF will improve field data collection and management of data by NTF Rangers. NTF rangers will expand the use of GIS as a tool for data storage, analysis and presentation and implement the use of SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) as a monitoring and data tool. This will enable the NTF able to better monitor site indicators across the NTF PAs and provide management with good data analysis.
At the NTF Visitor Information Centres, the NTF will now be able to improve the provision of awareness and communication resources through panels, guides, brochures, and media.This will generate more interest in the site, expand educational information especially through the NTF’s Heritage in Young Hands Program, and increase opportunities for the visitor (both international and local) to experience and understand the conservation needs of the site.
The evaluation of Management Effectiveness of the six NTF Protected will lead to the design of proactive management of the NTF sites.
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National Trust of Fiji
Faleaseela watershed and rainforest sanctuary
Vailoa mangrove ecosystem conservation
Malaemalu mangrove conservation
Manono Coral gardening and mangrve conservation
Letogo-Vailele watershe management
Lotosoa Saleimoa mangrove conservation
Siufaga Falelatai mangrove conservation
Lalomauga Biodiversity conservation
Uafato conservation area
Malololelei Recreation Reserve
Sili Biodiversity conservation
Aopo Upland conservation area
Falealupo coastal forest conservation
Taga conservation area
Matavanu crater ecosystem conservation
Tafua crater conservation
Satoalepai wetland conservation area
Lefagoalii marine conservation area
Saipipi marine conservation area
Salelologa lowland coastal forest
Positive outcomes are anticipated from the implementation of activities under the project, especially in improving the quality of our services on sustainable management and conservation of both terrestrial and marine PAs. Outcome of the PAME assessment will obtain data and information on the management and ecological status of at least 20 terrestrial PAs. Furthermore, it provides opportunity to improve knowledge and awareness as well as strengthen support and engagement of communities for conservational works such as restoration of heavily degraded areas, control of invasive species and biodiversity monitoring.
With the provision of well-equipped equipment and tools, this ensures improved operation through efficient and effective maintenance services and landscaping of terrestrial PAs in order to enhance ecosystem services and maintain environmental scenery beautification. The fully-equipped marine survey boat will help improve management of marine and coastal ecosystems/biodiversity conservation through; (i) regular research and monitoring/surveys/restoration activities (ii) management/conservation of species of interest and conservation concern including invasive operations, and (iii) effective surveillance and enforcement of marine PAs in order to improve compliance with existing regulatory mechanisms and measures.
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – Samoa
Palau Protected Area Network (555645482, 555645476, 555645489, 555645470, 555645464, 555645490, 555645471, 555645465, 555645478, 555645466, 555645479, 555645492, 555645473, 555645467, 555645480, 555645461, 555645499, 555645474, 555583351, 555583342, 555584966, 555583317, 900813, 555583344, 555585897, 555583325, 555585976, 555583335, 555583346, 555583156, 555583347, 555583370, 555583310, 555586416, 220010, 18256, 4247, 220009, 220005)
The PAN Office, on behalf of the network, aims to achieve the following outcomes:
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Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism, Republic of Palau;
Protected Areas Network, Republic of Palau
Pointe à Larrée Special Reserve, Madagascar
To reduce poverty-driven exploitation of wood from within the forest of the Pointe à Larrée Special Reserve.
Previously Missouri Botanical Garden has enjoyed a trusting relationship with the fishing communities adjacent to the Pointe à Larrée Special Reserve – an area of rare littoral forest on Madagascar’s East Coast. However, markets for the sale of fresh fish have been impacted travel restrictions, introduced in an attempt to control the pandemic, leading the fisher folk to seek wood from the forest to dry their fish and timber to sell to supplement their income. To reduce this pressure on the forest, this project will to engage the fisher-folk in a mutually beneficial relationship in which the fishing families will obtain improved livelihoods while conserving the protected area. This will be done by creating a competent interface of fisher-folk with which we can work to reduce the collection of wood from the protected area without negatively impacting their already precarious livelihoods. This outcome will be achieved by: a) providing conservation-orientated, alternative sources of income from fishing; b) supporting the use of solar fish driers and more efficient wood driers consuming fuel derived from invasive alien plants; and c) supporting improved surveillance of the forest through paid daily patrols of the forest by fisher-folk trained as rangers.
The overall objective of this project is that the livelihoods of local fisher-folk living adjacent to the Pointe à Larrée Special Reserve are maintained whilst they contribute to the effective conservation of the protected area. This objective will be achieved through three major changes: 1) the creation of a functional association of a local fisher-folk association; 2) much improved surveillance of protected area through intervention of local people; and 3) improved subsistence for local fisher folk based on employment in conservation related-activities and support to dry fish using wood of alien invasive trees and shrubs.
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Mampita
Missouri Botanical Garden
Lucayan National Park, 11841.
The Bahamas Protected Area Network Management Effectiveness Assessment, 2014, the Bahamas Management Effectiveness 2009 report and the Bahamas National Trust 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.
Lucayan National Park (LNP) experienced severe damage from Hurricane Dorian in 2019, mainly from extensive coastal erosion restricting access to Gold Rock Beach, resulting in the Park’s closure in September 2019. The park’s closure was a detriment to the tourism industry on Grand Bahama as LNP is a high touristic attraction with Gold Rock Beach receiving the #1 best beach award for the island in 2018. LNP has reopened in January 2020, however, with the loss of the visitor pavilion, a small visitor center is essential to park operations, visitor management, and increasing revenue to expand park infrastructure.
Staff and visitor facilities are an important issue for between half and two-thirds of protected areas, and this issue is particularly important in areas where tourism is a threat, as is Lucayan National Park. This project seeks to enhance the management and governance of priority areas by addressing existing limitations through strengthening on-site infrastructure and equipment for managing visitation and improving park operations.
Construct a small wooden structured gift shop/ visitor center powered by solar energy directly on the foundation of a former pavilion structure. The building will encompass a total size of 25ft x 25ft inclusive of a wrap-around veranda. The building will be strategically located in close proximity to the parking area, cave trail entrance and restrooms to allow for quick and easy access by visitors. The design of the building is based on similar gift shop buildings found at various parks, historical and recreational areas around The Bahamas. An open floor plan will be utilized and the building will be designed for practicality.
Acquisition of a vehicle (truck) to support the transport of building materials, supplies for park maintenance, and support park surveillance and enforcement. This will be be a 4×4 truck capable of transporting heavy and sometimes long loads and be able to handle rough terrain and driving on sand.
The construction of a new visitor facility would provide improved management for park visitation and overall park operations; increase park revenue through merchandise sales; and improve the visitor experience by having a dedicated space where guests can learn about the Park’s importance prior to exploring the features of Lucayan National Park. The construction of this building will allow for the sales of Bahamas National Trust souvenirs and light food items. The construction of this building will also create possible job opportunities and livelihoods for East Grand Bahama residents to either be hired or contracted to manage the gift shop.
The acquisition of a truck for Lucayan National Park would improve park operations considering the remote distance of the park from the city center, not only for transporting materials and supplies, but also to improve surveillance and enforcement patrols for the management of the expanded park boundaries.
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Bahamas National Trust
Complexes W-Arly et PoNaSi: 124385, 555705201
IMET Arly 2015 et documents stratégiques nationaux.
Le projet s’inscrit dans un objectif général de renforcement, de professionnalisation de la lutte anti braconnage et de la stabilité encourageant le développement durable par la sécurisation et la bonne gouvernance des AP des complexes PONASI et OUEST ARLY et de leurs périphéries.
Pour répondre aux objectifs du Projet, trois grandes activités sont prévues:
Le dispositif anti-braconnage et la sécurité des aires protégées sera renforcé par la création de la nouvelle brigade mobile, opérationnelle qui viendra en complémentarité avec les projets déjà actifs que sont FOMEK et PONASI financés par l’UE.
Les bénéficiaires finaux de cette action étant prioritairement les communautés riveraines des deux complexes qui vivent directement ou indirectement des ressources issues des services de l’écosystème desdits complexes ou de leur périphérie bénéficieront directement de la stabilité apportée par la sécurisation. Elles bénéficieront également d’une voix plus forte pour faire entendre leurs problématiques et seront plus impliquées dans la gestion décentralisée de la problématique globale. Les formations et les savoir-faire du projet permettront ainsi de créer un cadre plus favorable au développement durable des régions et des réserves concernées du WAP- PONASI.
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Anges gardiens de la Nature
Parc national du Banco, 725.
Plan d’aménagement et de gestion du Parc national du Banco 2019-2028
Le projet permettra :
Le projet permettra l’accroissement de l’attractivité au plan touristique du Parc travers l’entretien des bâtiments techniques, touristiques, éducatifs et autres infrastructures et, à terme, la mise en place d’aménagements diversifiés à but touristique via la construction d’un Canopy walk way.
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Office Ivoirien des Parcs et Réserves
Ce projet a été reconnu comme une solution PANORAMA en novembre 2021. PANORAMA est un partenariat qui met en lumière des exemples de solutions inspirantes et reproductibles couvrant un large éventail de thèmes relevant du domaine de l’environnement et du développement, pour permettre l’apprentissage intersectoriel et la reproduction de succès.
Aire marine protégée de Cayar, 352705
Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET)
Cette petite subvention technique de un an mettra en places les activités suivantes:
A ce stade d’exécution du projet, à part l’acquisition de 250 plants de cocotiers et 5 000 plants de filaos, aucune autre activité n’est réalisée. Le sentiment le plus partagé au sein des acteurs et des populations locales à ce stade, est l’espoir d’une restauration de la biodiversité marines et côtière et une amélioration de leur bien-être humain. Pour les agents et membres du comité de gestion de l’aire marine protégée, il y a bonne motivation.
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Aire marine protégée de Cayar
Cousin Island Special Reserve, 555643555
Additional financing facing the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project aims to assist rectifying the shortfall in financing due to the collapse of the tourism industry in the Seychelles as a result of COVID-19. It will do this primarily by funding the salaries of 8 Wardens, 1 Island Coordinator and 1 Science Officer to ensure that they can remain stationed on the island and continue to carry out a variety of conservation activities including monitoring, marine & terrestrial patrols, census activities as well as eco-tourism activities such as guided tours of the reserve. As the conditions improve, the project also aims to see the re-establishment of the Conservation Boot Camp, a course managed by Nature Seychelles on Cousin Island which gives participants experience with in-the-field conservation activities. The Cousin Island Special Reserve contributes to many livelihoods of the locals based on the nearby Praslin Island in two ways – firstly by increasing the number of tourist visitors to Praslin, and secondly by allowing local tour operators to ferry visitors to Cousin Island, a service that they charge for.
The project is key in providing relief and give Cousin Island Special Reserve precious time to explore alternative financing models to diversify its resilience, such as a proposal with Huawei via IUCN to enable it to establish virtual tourism solutions. Without the project, the pressures of the pandemic would be much greater – realistically leading to either a reduction of staff on the island or a closure. Either of the two would lead to a reduction in management effectiveness of the privately managed reserve, and open it up to poaching such as that which has been seen on nearby islands – primarily seabirds and hawksbill turtles, both of which nest on Cousin Island. In the past there have also been instances of fishing within the protected marine area surrounding Cousin Island, of both fish and sea cucumbers which are prized for their commercial value in the export market.
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Nature Seychelles
Ol Pejeta Community Conservancy, 555555499
The IUCN Green List. (https://iucngreenlist.org/sites/ol-pejeta-conservancy/)
Ol Pejeta’s three field-based teams conduct regular wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching and fencing patrols. Current methods of collecting and reporting data are manual and paper-based which often amounts to errors and delays of up to a week from initial observation. Faster transfer of accurate data from the source will significantly enhance the management of Ol Pejeta and our ability to respond to wildlife threats and incidents affecting neighbouring communities. Ol Pejeta will address this problem by shifting to a digital data collection system, supported by building staff capacity to competently implement it.
Visitor management is an important tool for Ol Pejeta to offer a quality recreational and educational experience to its visitors, respect social carrying capacity, and conduct security checks. Since 2017, visitor numbers have increased year on year to almost 109,000 in 2019. The current set-up at the main gate is inadequate and does not allow staff to adequately engage with visitors, capture visitor information, adjust to busy traffic flows, or perform a security function. As such, it is relatively easy for people to enter the conservancy without paying and a possible gap for poachers to take advantage of. This problem will be addressed by constructing a purpose-built visitor management facility that enables faster and smooth entry and exit for visitors, provides dedicated space for visitor information, and empowers staff to conduct security checks.
The project will:
By digitising data collection:
Since eco-tourism is a main source of revenue for Ol Pejeta, we want visitors to receive the best service and tourism experience. By strengthening visitor management, we expect to achieve:
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
