Data recovery and identification

    The Administration Bureau arranges the office workers to identify, classify and input data according to the staff, human activity information, and animal resource information. The office workers distinguish the photos of the human activities, and determine the specific information of the personnel (community personnel or not ).

1. Recycle and appraise camera data timely in accordance with the plan.

2. Maintain equipment regularly.

3. The identification of the camera data must be unified.

4. Carry out follow-up work  immediately for discovered human activities.

5. Corresponding reward and punishment mechanisms.

1. Number the camera´s data cards uniformly to avoid data confusion.

2. Replace the malfunction cameras timely.

3. Arrange fixed staff to identify the data.

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Understanding different customer segments and their expectations

The purpose of BB3 was to understand the consumer's specific preferences and willingness to buy with respect to price, presentation, product characteristics and sustainable form of production.

  • Conduct ongoing market price comparison analysis.
  • Validate consumers' willingness to buy for various price ranges and product presentations.
  • Identify specific outlets and channels to reach the right consumer segments.
  • There is a segment of customers willing to pay a higher price for meat that is healthier for them and has less environmental impact.
  • Market trends with respect to the various presentations and commercial cuts of the product are fundamental for the economic viability of a sustainable product.
  • Building alliances with channels is essential to validate the product's value offer.
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Collaboration schemes with farmers

The purpose of BB2 is to identify ad hoc collaboration mechanisms with producers that consider their technical and financial needs, as well as their business management capabilities.

  • Define mechanisms that provide certainty to producers regarding the price, timing and conditions of the purchase in advance.
  • To be able to finance the producer under a scheme that makes sense to him and allows him to have real profits.
  • Collaboration mechanisms should be flexible and varied to adjust to the reality of a wide range of producers.
  • For producers with less than 10 head under fattening, collaboration mechanisms should include financing schemes.
  • Sustainable sharecropping has proven to be a viable mechanism for small producers.
  • Be able to adapt collaboration schemes.
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Convincing producers to adopt regenerative livestock husbandry methods

The purpose of BB1 is to convince producers of the economic benefits of regenerative ranching (in particular SSPi).

Regenerative ranching requires the producer to modify: the way he invests and operates his ranch, as well as livestock management.

  • Clearly present the economic advantages, even as infrastructure investment priorities change.
  • Recognize the importance of investing both in the conversion to a silvopastoral system and in infrastructure that facilitates intensive livestock management (e.g. more fencing and/or electric fencing to reduce paddock area, invest in more water troughs to improve animal weight gain).
  • Leverage on the experiences of pioneer cattle producers who have already converted their ranches.
  • Producers are not accustomed to investing in the regeneration of their ranches. The cost of converting to a silvopastoral system is perceived as an expense that detracts from their ability to invest in more cattle. "We are not forestry producers" is the typical response from producers.
  • Even when the silvopastoral system is implemented, intensive livestock management requires more initial effort on the part of the ranch operating team, particularly at the beginning.
  • Demonstrate the economic benefits of regenerative livestock through visits to converted ranches.
  • Practical capacity building for producers.
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Provide an implicit benefit for forest conservation in the forestry sector - processing timber does not imply a negative impact
Proteak
Plantations
Proteak

The forestry sector is very attractive to long-term investors. To achieve success, it is important to lower credit and access to creditors.

To have a broader portfolio of investors, which will allow us to continue growing the business while continuing to conserve Mexico's forests.

In 2018, we incorporated approximately 600 new effective hectares of land, all in the area of Huimanguillo, Tabasco, and we harvested and released more than 1,500 hectares, of which we selected strategic hectares and began the second rotation on these same lands with the Proteak standard.

Likewise, we continued to support the association program with small landowners initiated in 2015, which was a success and allowed us to reach more than 800 accumulated hectares incorporated under this scheme in the 2018 fiscal year.

  • Implement commitments and standards for environmentally responsible operation and production.
  • Defined and proven business plan
  • Investor profile sensitized to the issue of sustainability and its value.
  • Certifications in the lands where we work; Forest Stewardship Council®; CARB 2, which establishes low formaldehyde emission standards in materials such as plywood, particleboard and MDF, to avoid health damage when working with any of these materials; Verified Carbon Standard, among others.

Focus on sustainability within the business model in order to have

Access to Development Agencies, corporate arms of the agencies or investors looking to "green their portfolio".

High level of commitment to access this type of business gives you a higher added value (competitiveness).

To implement a business of this type and work with a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental care, it is important to understand the market and its needs, understand the national and international competition.

In addition, you must have an integral vision that allows you to visualize the environmental and social impacts.

environmental and social impacts.

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Community empowerment

The communities that inhabit the reserve should lead the protection and conservation of the forest while at the same time improving people's quality of life.

The project seeks to empower the communities, providing them with tools for the responsible management of their resources. Part of the focus is also to facilitate the development of sustainable businesses from them, with the possibility of forming cooperatives so that they can market their products together.

The training and tools provided are focused on good practices and management plans that allow and encourage forest conservation.

  • Pay fair prices to generate income that will prevent their migration and allow them to protect the forest.
  • To have a constant market for the products (to boost supply-demand).
  • Ensure that fruit harvesting is sufficient and constant to meet the company's demand.
  • Train producers in good practices and conservation.
  • Adequate management plans
  • Ensure that the supply chain is sustainable.
  • It is necessary to be permanently close to the communities.
  • Have a lot of patience. Projects take time.
  • Do not generate expectations that cannot be fulfilled.
  • It is a long-term project.
  • It is important to diversify the offer with parallel projects, in this case, other than forest fruit gathering. For this reason, we are developing other options, for example, the "turtle egg collection" where turtles are protected and released into the rivers for their reproduction and growth. We have managed to release 6,000 turtles into the river.
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Alliances with key stakeholders

The project focuses on companies that use the natural resources of the NPAs and provides training to companies and the local population in biodiversity conservation, in alliance with various governmental institutions.

Achieving cooperation between the different actors in the territory is transcendental to create links with the communities, companies and SERNANP. The participation of local populations and producers throughout implementation has undoubtedly been one of the main success factors.

  • Scientific information must be available to make decisions.
  • The use of resources should not be an imposition; it is an activity that should be articulated with the uses and customs of the local population.
  • Have a well-defined plan for harvesting under SERNANP's defined criteria.

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Promotion of green infrastructure using local resources
Anu Adhikari
Water Resources Protection, Ranpu Parbat
Anu Adhikari
Dil Bhattarai
Local water management, Tindhara Pandhero
Dil Bhattarai

The first step of this measure was to collect information about existing water resources, as well as to explore the potential for new water bodies within the sites. Using maps, direct field observations, and community input, the project mapped different water bodies. Further, resources were prioritised on the basis of site vulnerability, extent of potential damage, possibility of groundwater recharge, risk of water-induced disaster, risk of water scarcity, and priority for the communities. After prioritization, the project used easily available local resources to rehabilitate ponds and water sources. The project staff, local government, and communities applied their knowledge (both traditional and technical) to rehabilitate ponds and water sources. The use of context-specific, locally available, and affordable materials (such as bamboo) helped to promote the sustainability of the intervention.

  • Establishing trust within local communities and between the communities and the project team
  • Communities’ active leadership and involvement in the implementation of activities is crucial for developing a sense of project ownership 
  • Use of local knowledge and resources 
  • Community labour contribution
  • Financial contribution of the project to the activities
  • Promotion of infrastructure based on the degree of vulnerability and community prioritisation
  • Community interest and participation plays a key role in the successful implementation of activities 
  • Advance planning with clear roles and responsibilities helps ensure the successful implementation of activities
  • Integrating local knowledge with scientific knowledge is more effective than applying a purely technical approach
  • It is essential that the communities’ priorities are respected and integrated into the design of the measures
  • Working with groups is more effective than working with individuals  
  • Community leadership and labour contribution in building infrastructure creates ownership and commitment within the communities
  • Using local resources to promote green infrastructure is more cost-effective, faster, and more sustainable
  • The integration of a variety of complementary activities, such as planting species that promote water recharge within the periphery of rehabilitated water infrastructure is sustainable and effective
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Creating awareness and knowledge about EbA
Dil Bhattarai
World Environment Day celebration with local organisations and government
Dil Bhattarai
Dil Bhattarai
Community and school children participating in the World Environment Day celebration
Dil Bhattarai
Anu Adhikari
Local youth conserving water sources, Makwanpur, Kaski
Anu Adhikari

Because Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) was a completely new concept to the stakeholders and communities, it was essential to build awareness about EbA and its potential benefits. Prior to this, the communities’ model of development was deforestation and overexploitation of plant species, which negatively impacted biodiversity. Training on EbA was first given to local partner organisations and then to community members, with a focus on how the EbA approach addresses climate change and helps communities address other issues such as income generation. After the trainings, a series of awareness-raising activities were conducted, including the publication of brochures, signboards, posters, and other materials. The objective was to demonstrate the different activities to be implemented, such as conservation of community water ponds, and their positive impacts. After creating awareness about the EbA concept and its practice, the community took a leadership role in implementing activities and was empowered to integrate their local knowledge and skills in water source and pond conservation. Technical experts supported the communities’ local knowledge with technical and scientific expertise.

  • Active participation of governing bodies, implementing agencies, local communities and other stakeholders 
  • Communication tools such as interactive maps, posters, and videos
  • Integration of local knowledge and past experience in the construction of ponds (type of materials, suitable locations, etc.) 
  • Practical demonstration of activities 
  • Promotion of citizen scientists as bridges between the project and local communities 
  • Communities leading implementation
  • Community engagement is crucial. In Panchase, the project targeted engaged community leaders, who in turn motivated other community members to participate.
  • Participation of diverse groups increases the potential for success and the equitable distribution of benefits. The project sought the participation of community forest user groups and other community groups, including mothers’ group, homestay groups, and agricultural groups.
  • The project team should have a clear understanding of the environmental, socio-economic, and political context of the area. Tourism in Panchase helped determine the intervention. Increasing the viability of homestays provided an entry point for additional measures.
  • Maintaining a good rapport with communities and stakeholders fosters trust. Both IUCN and the local NGO regularly visited the site and communities and developed a strong rapport through frequent positive interactions.
  • Local knowledge: the project used the communities’ local knowledge about pond restoration, water conservation, and water management to develop the intervention.
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Protection and development: dealing with conflicts between human and land correctly and laying the foundation of sustainable development
Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration
In Qianjiangyuan National Park, a scientific research activity with the theme of “impact of carbon reservoir and carbon flux on subtropical climate change” was conducted by Operation Earth
Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration
Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration
Volunteer activity in Qianjiangyuan National Park with the theme of “caring for wildlife and maintaining ecological balance”
Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration

(1) Establishing ecological corridor to strengthen important habitats connectivity

The construction of ecological corridors strengthen the connectivity between different patches in the Park, and promote the diffusion of animals and gene exchange.

(2) Expanding effective habitat area by ecological restoration

The preparation of The Special Plan for Ecological Restoration has realized comprehensive evaluation of the vegetation status and identified the main areas that need ecological restoration in the Park.

(3) Reintroducing large carnivores for a complete food chain

In the future, reintroduction of large predators to reconstruct the integrity of the food chain will improve the ecosystem stability in the Park due to the increase or surplus of herbivores.

(4) Establishing compensation methods to promote ecological migration

The compensation policy for ecological migration actively encourages the residents living in scattered villages to move to towns or counties nearby and effectively enhances the effect of ecological protection.

(5) Conservation and community development coordination

The public participation mechanism has mobilized the enthusiasm of residents in the Park, and through information sharing, employment, etc, local residents' sense of belonging and honor has been cultivated.

The culture of the natural environment is respected in the Park, such as "kill pigs and ban fishing," "kill pigs and seal mountains," "Gutian Seedling Protection Festival," and other simple environmental protection concepts and custom cultures such as Fengshui forest, famous ancient trees and other traditional forms of protection.

The construction of the national park provides favorable conditions for community residents to develop the private economy and obtain business income.

At present, the education level of most community residents in the Park is not high, about 30% of them are in junior high school or below, so cultural education and employment management of residents need to be strengthened.

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