• Collaborating with NGOs that share similar values & goals strengthens collective impact 

• Coordinated data verification & analysis supports timely, unified advocacy. 

• Partnering with local organisations specialising in legal advocacy enhances impact 

• Strong relationships with trusted national & international institutions help validate & promote the tool. 

• Sufficient financial resources for the tool to keep running & to continue supporting the observers  
• Reliable development & IT support for smooth tool operation 
• Regular capacity building workshops for partners & community monitors strengthens local ownership 
• Adaptative tool to answer to partners’ evolving needs 
• Coordination staff within our team & partner organisations improves implementation & communication 

The organisations that made the Programme successful have already been mentioned however they are listed below once again:

• The Nature Conservancy- South Africa
• The Table Mountain Fund
• WWF-South Africa
• Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment
• Department of Small Business Development
• Tourism and Conservation Sector Education and Training Authority

The focus of the programme is as follow:

1. Mentorship and coaching
2. Business support and development
3. Business, finance, and Human Resources training

• Species Composition: Minimum 25% long-rotation or indigenous species to enhance ecological diversity.
• Monitoring: Ensures high survival rates and long-term success.
• Sustainable Forest Cover: Maintained through enrichment planting and natural regeneration.

A key enabling factor is the active involvement of local residents in the creation and development of CCG. By providing training and ownership, these communities are empowered to become stewards of conservation efforts. 

The workshops are tailored to meet local needs, and regular follow-ups ensure that knowledge is retained and applied effectively. 

Additionally, the financial benefits generated through their participation in the project foster greater commitment.

Regular workshops and educational outreach, including the creation of the children’s book The Web of Life: A Transhimalayan Animal Adventure and self-designed conservation games, increased awareness about the role of top predators in the ecosystem.

• The Formosan landlocked salmon serves as a vital environmental indicator; protecting this species contributes to overall environmental improvement.
• Environmental education initiatives include interpretive services and guided tours along Qijiawan River, collaborative community and tribal education efforts, conservation-focused courses and ecological camps designed with schools, and volunteer recruitment for hands-on conservation work.
• Plans are underway to introduce immersive experience classrooms, where participants can wear wetsuits and enter the stream to observe the Formosan landlocked salmon in its natural habitat. These experiences aim to deepen public understanding, foster care, and inspire action to protect stream ecosystems and water resources.

• High-altitude agriculture in the upper Dajia River and its tributaries polluted the ecosystem, with water quality degradation being a primary factor in the near extinction of the Formosan landlocked salmon.
• An intact forest environment supports the three critical conditions for the salmon's survival: temperature regulation, food availability, and clean water.
• In 1997, plans were initiated to install wastewater treatment systems to manage sewage from Wuling Farm and surrounding recreational areas, with the first plant becoming operational in 2002.
• Negotiations with Wuling Farm facilitated its transition toward eco-tourism, reducing agricultural activities and reclaiming farmland for reforestation.
• In collaboration with the Forestry Bureau, 500,000 native trees were planted along the Qijiawan River and on reclaimed farmland to restore the riparian ecosystem.
• In December 2006, the final 8.1 hectares of private land in the Wuling area were acquired, ensuring the Qijiawan River habitat remains free from pollution caused by high-altitude agriculture.

• The conservation initiatives launched in the 1980s ultimately faced setbacks, with efforts declared unsuccessful in the 1990s. Key challenges identified included the absence of deep pools and typhoon shelters in high-altitude streams, along with disrupted habitat connectivity caused by silt traps.
• Between 1999 and 2001, four silt traps on Gaoshan Creek, a tributary of Qijiawan River, were gradually removed or improved, leading to the observation of natural spawning by juvenile salmon.
• In 2010, an assessment revealed that the No. 1 silt trap at the lowest part of Qijiawan River was a critical bottleneck, and it was removed in 2011.

• In 2000, neighboring indigenous communities and partners (Sqoyaw Village and Nanshan Tribe communities) formed informal fish protection teams to protect the Formosan landlocked salmon within their traditional territories.
• After the release of the salmon, monitoring and management efforts became essential, with collaboration from indigenous communities and local neighborhoods being prioritized.
• Shei-Pa National Park's rugged terrain and vast management area make it ideal for indigenous people, who are familiar with the local landscape and can assist in comprehensive patrolling.
• Indigenous communities possess rich traditional ecological knowledge, enabling them to detect habitat changes, identify threats from invasive species, and notice abnormalities in the ecosystem, providing invaluable insights for conservation efforts.
• A co-management mechanism involving indigenous communities and local neighborhoods fosters more effective conservation actions and reduces potential conflicts, such as poaching or illegal activities.
• This collaboration also provides employment opportunities for indigenous communities, alleviating economic pressure caused by the reduction of traditional hunting or farming activities. It integrates conservation efforts into the local economy, creating a win-win situation for both conservation and social development.

• The Formosan landlocked salmon is a keystone species in stream ecosystems, with its presence helps maintain ecological balance. Restoring populations in historically distributed areas promotes the integrity and stability of local ecosystems.
• The three-phase goal set at the 2000 Formosan Landlocked Salmon Conservation Research Symposium aims to restore its natural habitats, expand the species' natural distribution range, and reduce survival risks posed by issues like climate change.
• The 2005 Wuling Stream Long-Term Monitoring Integrated Plan (2005-2013) involved monitoring habitats and species prior to the silt trap improvement plan, laying the groundwork for the restoration of ecosystem balance.
• In 2017, a cross-regional collaboration with Taroko National Park enabled the release of Formosan landlocked salmon into Hehuan and Nanhu rivers, which are at higher elevations than the Qijiawan River.
• Releasing salmon into different streams and different sections of the same stream fosters evolutionary diversity, contributing to the genetic diversity of the Formosan landlocked salmon.
• In October 2023, a breakthrough in reintroduction techniques overcame the challenge of transporting fish over long distances. Through waterless transport, the eggs were transported and reintroduced into the upper reaches of Nanhu River, at an altitude of 2,200 meters in Zhongyangjian River.