Understanding the problem
We organized expert workshops to build a common base of the understanding, what ecological connectivity means and how we define it on a landscape level in different sectors (e.g. agriculture, forestry, urban planning).
Only in a second step methods, procedures and data were defined and implemented.
An important factor for success was the ability to moderate between the individual representatives so that common solutions could be found.
The process to bring all project partners from different countries to a common understanding and acting takes longer than the (technical) implementation itself.
Once, the first step is done and fully accepted, the technical solution can be developed on a solid basis.