MEnA - PSAPP

2. Development of Management Plans/Structures in Designated Protected Areas based on Biodiversity Surveys and Inventories

Project Synopsis

Goal

Appropriate management of biodiversity resources in Palestine's on the basis of an accurate and reliable biodiversity database.

Objective 1

Design and carry out the quantitative surveys and monitoring required for the sustainable management of Palestine's biodiversity.

Outputs

Guidelines on Assessment and Monitoring of Biodiversity.
Report of Palestine Biodiversity Baseline Survey.
Computer-stored biodiversity database.
Trained and experienced personnel in biodiversity assessment and monitoring (both government staff and local residents).

Activities

PEnA and collaborating partners appoint a Biodiversity and Species Working Group to develop the guidelines of a comprehensive biodiversity baseline survey, focussing on areas of application, survey techniques and methods of data analysis and reporting
The Working Group develops a survey and monitoring plan¾ including key indicator species, monitoring frequency and specific responsibilities¾ for periodic re-assessment of the state of biodiversity resources and comparison with the baseline survey results.
The Working Group identifies the needed personnel (government staff and local residents) and provides them with training opportunities as “biodiversity technicians”.
The Working Group and the trained “biodiversity technicians” carry out the Biodiversity Baseline Survey, develop the relevant reports, and ¾ at the specified monitoring intervals¾ re-assess the state of biodiversity.
The Working Group provides to store and maintain the biodiversity data in a national database system readily accessible to user groups (linkage with Project 9: Biodiversity Information and Social Education Centre)

Objective 2

On the basis of quantitative biodiversity data, develop species management plans for endangered species, economically important species, migratory species and key indicator species.

Outputs

Documentation of endangered species, economically important species, migratory species and key indicator species in Palestine.
Special assessment reports for a sub-set of “focus species” from the lists developed
Active exchanges of information with relevant international networks on biodiversity and the focus species.
Management plans for all the identified focus species.
Baseline and monitoring reports (with lessons learnt in management) for all the focus species.

Activities

The Biodiversity and Species Working Group¾ in collaboration with the biodiversity technicians and the relevant local communities¾ identifies the Palestinian plant and animal species that deserve/require specific management attention (e.g. because they are endangered, economically important, migratory and/or key indicator).
The Working Group¾ in collaboration with the biodiversity technicians and the relevant local communities¾ compiles the baseline survey information for the identified species and information from all surrounding countries. It then selects a sub-set of “focus species” to manage with particular attention.
The Working Group establishes information linkages with the relevant IUCN Species Survival Commission Specialist Groups and other technical networks
The Working Group¾ in collaboration with relevant stakeholders ¾ prepares, reviews and adopts species management plans
The responsible bodies begin implementing and monitoring the species management plans.
The Working Group supports the development of legislation, policy and regulations in support of the management plans (Link with Project 8: Elaborating and Enforcing a National Legislation/Legal Frameworks on Biodiversity)

Duration

Three years.

Estimated Budget Break-Down

Item	Year 1 US$	Year 2 US$	Year 3 US$
Staff
Project Manager	$ 26,000	$ 26,000	$ 26,000
Assistant Manager	$ 19,500	$ 19,500	$ 19,500
Short-term Consultant	$ 30,000	$ 15,000	$ 15,000
Technical Staff (5 Persons)	$ 60,000	$ 60,000	$ 60,000
Support Staff (3)	$ 19,500	$ 19,500	$ 19,500
Driver	$6,500	$6,500	$6,500
Equipment
4-WD	$ 35,000	$ 0	$ 0
Office Equipment	$ 40,000	$ 10,000	$ 5,000
Field Equipment	$ 35,000	$ 10,000	$ 10,000
Maintenance	$30,000	$35,000	$40,000

Training
Regional/International Training	$ 35,000	$ 35,000	$ 35,000
Local Training	$ 20,000	$ 15,000	$ 10,000
Awareness, Conferences, Workshops	$ 30,000	$ 30,000	$ 30,000
Study tours, Visits	$ 20,000	$ 15,000	$ 15,000

Operational Costs
Extension material	$ 40,000	$ 20,000	$ 20,000
Communication Unit	$ 20,000	$ 20,000	$ 20,000

Reporting / Evaluation
Reporting and Publication	$ 25,000	$ 15,000	$ 15,000
Project Monitoring/evaluation	$15,000	$15,000	$15,000

Sub-Total	$ 506,500	$ 366,500	$ 361,500
Total			$1,234,500

Table 7: Estimated Budget Breakdown for Project 2

Proposed Partners

The Palestinian Authority (PEnA, Ministry of Agriculture), Palestinian NGOs, Local Communities, International Conservation Organisations, Donor/Funding Agency (to be identified).