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Proposed Habitat/Biodiversity Metric Framework Agreement. Sara Vickerman May 10, 2012. Defenders of Wildlife. Background Nature offers tangible benefits Biodiversity is challenging to measure Metrics needed for tracking outcomes, transactions - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Sara VickermanMay 10, 2012
Defenders of Wildlife
Proposed Habitat/Biodiversity Metric Framework Agreement
Defenders of Wildlife
Background – Nature offers tangible benefits– Biodiversity is challenging to measure – Metrics needed for tracking outcomes,
transactions – Lack of consistency inhibits cross-
jurisdictional management – Coordinated approach needed– Measuring Up report proposed
consistent framework
Goal:
Develop and implement credible and consistent set of measures of the quantity and quality of habitat for fish and wildlife that can be applied cost-effectively across programs, ownerships and scales.
Defenders of Wildlife
Benefits of a consistent framework:
1. Reduced cost 2. Improved results, easier to
communicate3. Necessary for adaptive
management 4. Informs climate change
adaptation5. Reports outcomes to
investors6. Job creation
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Objectives:
1. Form a public/private partnership
2. Identify lead agency/ organization
3. Determine most efficient, cost effective approach
4. Connect site-scale to landscape scale measures
5. Secure funding from multiple sources
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Tasks:
1. Review existing metrics2. Select terrestrial
vegetation/habitat and aquatic classification system
3. Connect to major ecological monitoring programs
4. Build team of experts – engage with locals
5. Management structure for maintenance and transparency Defenders of Wildlife
Elements of the agreement :
– Support collective efforts – Integrate agreed-upon
measures into existing monitoring systems
– Participate in training for application to planning, management
– Assist with communications and outreach
– Help secure financial support Defenders of Wildlife
Potential signatories:
– Federal agencies – Private organizations – Businesses? – States?
Defenders of Wildlife
Sara VickermanDefenders of WildlifeEmail: svickerman@defenders.orgTelephone: 503-697-3222
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