Taking the time to develop effective systems for reporting from remote areas (e.g. local human networks or cell-phone based if available) and ensuring a centralized team that responds to reports and communicates findings to communities is vital for the long-term success of such wildlife mortality monitoring networks
- Good relationships and networks from local to district to the provincial and central levels
- Good coordination across multiple sectors from local to national levels
- Financial and human capacity to respond effectively and in a timely manner to mortality reports
- Access to communication tools e.g. cell phones
If communities don't see effective response or communication with them on findings, they are unlikely to continue to participate in surveillance efforts. Taking the time to build efficient, sustainable multi-sectoral networks with key stakeholders is essential