Babeldaob Strategy (ID: 1321)

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Project Info

Contact Name:
Umiich Sengebau

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Project Start Date:
January 15, 1998

Data Effective Date:
August 15, 2005

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Operational Unit(s):

Pacific Island Countries

Country(ies):

Palau

Parent Project:

Protected Areas in Republic of Palau (Parent's Project ID: 847)

Objectives

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1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.
2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.
3. By 2015, hunting and harvesting of all species of concern are at or below sustainable levels.
4. By 2010, the amount of native vegetation burnt by uncontrolled or illegal fires annually is reduced by 50% of current levels.
5. Strengthen Multidisciplinary Team - By January 2006 hire or dedicate one staff personnel from among the team to be dedicated to land use planning and raise the capacity of existing staff to understand and support land use planning.
6. Strengthen Multidisciplinary Team - Increase direct communication with and involvement of the BOA staff in land use planning and forest management planning activities.
7. Community and Constituency Support - Raise political support for the establishment and mgmt of land use planning, forest mgmt planning, and protected areas through targeted development and implementation of education and social marketing plans.

Targets

Focal Conservation Target	Target Type	Habitat Type
Upland Forest	Ecological System	Forest :: Subtropical/Tropical Dry
Mangrove Forest	Ecological System	Littoral :: Mangroves
Freshwater Wetland	Ecological System	Wetlands :: Permanent Freshwater Marshes/Pools
Streams and Lakes	Ecological System	Rivers, Streams, Creeks
Beach and Strand System	Ecological System	Littoral :: Sandy Shorelines and/or Beaches
Savanna	Ecological System	Savanna :: Dry
High Limestone Forest	Ecological System	Forest :: Subtropical/Tropical Dry
Hunted Species of Concern	Species Assemblage: Animals	-

Threats

Threat (Common Taxonomy) ^*	Targets Threatened
Urban development (Residential & Commercial Development :: Housing & Urban Areas )	Upland Forest Mangrove Forest Freshwater Wetland Streams and Lakes Beach and Strand System Savanna Hunted Species of Concern
Large-scale commercial developments (golf courses, hotels, etc.) (Residential & Commercial Development :: Commercial & Industrial Areas )	Upland Forest Mangrove Forest Freshwater Wetland Streams and Lakes Beach and Strand System Savanna
Road construction (Transportation & Service Corridors :: Roads & Railroads )	Upland Forest Mangrove Forest Freshwater Wetland Streams and Lakes Savanna
Hunting/harvesting (Biological Resource Use :: Hunting & Collecting Terrestrial Animals )	Upland Forest Mangrove Forest Beach and Strand System Hunted Species of Concern
Uncontrolled burning (Natural System Modifications :: Fire & Fire Suppression )	Upland Forest Streams and Lakes Savanna
Quarries and sand minings (Energy Production & Mining :: Mining & Quarrying )	Streams and Lakes Beach and Strand System High Limestone Forest
Public infrastructure developments (Natural System Modifications :: Other Ecosystem Modifications )	Upland Forest Streams and Lakes
Solid waste (Pollution :: Garbage & Solid Waste )	Mangrove Forest
Climate change (I.e., sea level rise and change in rainfall and temperature patterns) (Climate Change & Severe Weather :: Habitat Shifting & Alteration )	Upland Forest Mangrove Forest Freshwater Wetland Streams and Lakes Beach and Strand System Savanna High Limestone Forest
Agriculture (Agriculture & Aquaculture :: Annual & Perennial Non-Timber Crops )	Upland Forest Freshwater Wetland Streams and Lakes Savanna
Invasive animal species (Invasive & Other Problematic Species & Genes :: Invasive Non-Native/Alien Species )	Upland Forest Streams and Lakes High Limestone Forest
Invasive plant species (Invasive & Other Problematic Species & Genes :: Invasive Non-Native/Alien Species )	Upland Forest Streams and Lakes Savanna
Forest plantations (Agriculture & Aquaculture :: Annual & Perennial Non-Timber Crops )	Upland Forest
Selective tree harvesting (Biological Resource Use :: Logging & Wood Harvesting )	Upland Forest Mangrove Forest
Hunting (Biological Resource Use :: Hunting & Collecting Terrestrial Animals )	High Limestone Forest
Recreational use (Human Intrusions & Disturbance :: Recreational Activities )	Streams and Lakes

^* For information on the common taxonomy of threats, see http://conservationmeasures.org/CMP/IUCN/.

Strategies

Strategy (Common Taxonomy)	Threats Addressed
A1. Complete community visioning (leading to strategic plans and land use plans) in Ngaremlengui and Ngarchelong by December 2005. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
A2. Work with the Airai State Working Group to draft management/land use plans for the middle zone of the Ngerikiil Watershed by November 2005. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
A3. Finish drafting of mangrove management plan (applicable to all 10 states) by December 2005 ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
A4. Begin implementing mangrove management plans in Ngarchelong and Ngchesar in 2006. ( Species Management :: Species Management )	-
A5. Use wisdom gathered from Ngaremlengui, Ngarchelong, and Ngerikiil processes to continue similar processes in the rest of Babeldaob by 2006. ( Education & Awareness :: Formal Education )	-
A6. Map existing land uses for use in land use planning process by 2006. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
B1. Finish community vision initiatives that lead to development of community strategic plans in all 10 Babeldaob states by 2008. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
B2. Work with states and the scientific community to develop comprehensive Best Management Practices for land use by 2010. ( Species Management :: Species Management )	-
B3. Assist states with drafting of legislation, land use plans and forest management plans by 2010. ( Law & Policy :: Legislation )	-
B4. Strengthen EQPB’s earthmoving permit requirements by revising EIS standards and incorporating Best Management Practices by 2010. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
B5. Strengthen EQPB’s environmental compliance section and states’ capacity to regulate and enforce their own land use and forest management plans by 2010. ( Law & Policy :: Compliance & Enforcement )	-
C1. Provide capacity building and enforcement training to states to implement land use plans by 2012. ( External Capacity Building :: Institutional & Civil Society Development )	-
C2. EQPB to incorporate sustainable land use plans and forest management plan of all 10 states into its permitting regulations by 2012. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
D1. TNC to finish first iteration of Eco-Regional Assessment (ERA) for entire Babeldaob by February 2005. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
D2. Working group to promulgate criteria and regulations for PAN by June 2005. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
D3. Identify Important Bird Areas by May 2006. ( Species Management :: Species Management )	-
D4. Move the Northern Reefs, the Southern Lagoon, and Helen Reef into the PAN by December 2007. ( Land/Water Protection :: Site/Area Protection )	-
D5. Move Ngardok Nature Reserve, Ngaremeduu Bay, and Mesekelat Watershed into the PAN by December 2007. ( Land/Water Protection :: Site/Area Protection )	-
D6. PCS, BOA, PICRC, CRRF and TNC to conduct research (including socio-economic issues) to fill in gaps of knowledge and update ERA concerning areas of high biodiversity by 2007. ( Land/Water Management :: Site/Area Management )	-
D7. Raise community and government support for the establishment and management of protected areas thru on-going development and implementation of education and social marketing plans. ( Education & Awareness :: Formal Education )	-
E1. Conduct ongoing community consultations to identify areas to be protected (meeting both community and biodiversity needs) by 2015. ( External Capacity Building :: Alliance & Partnership Development )	-
E2. Conduct ongoing work with states to draft legislation to establish protected areas by 2015. ( Land/Water Protection :: Site/Area Protection )	-
E3. Conduct ongoing work with states to create and implement protected area management plans by 2015. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
E4. Conduct ongoing capacity building activities with states to effectively manage their own protected areas by 2015. ( External Capacity Building :: Institutional & Civil Society Development )	-
F1. Determine a level of sustainable hunting/harvesting for each species of concern. ( Species Management :: Species Management )	-
F2. Develop and implement monitoring methods in order to determine baseline and ongoing levels of hunting/harvesting. ( Land/Water Management :: Site/Area Management ) (more info) Comment:: not really research	-
F3. Conduct education campaigns to educate Babeldaob residents about existing legislation and sustainable levels of hunting/harvesting in order to raise compliance. ( Education & Awareness :: Awareness & Communications )	-
F4. Strengthen enforcement capabilities if necessary. ( Law & Policy :: Compliance & Enforcement )	-
F5. Strengthen regulatory process if necessary, including review of species listed on proposed Endangered Species Lists and the CITES appendices. ( Law & Policy :: Policies & Regulations )	-
G1. Develop and implement monitoring methods in order to determine baseline and ongoing levels of burning by 2006. ( Land/Water Management :: Habitat & Natural Process Restoration ) (more info) Comment:: Not really an action - part of overall project work	-
G2. Conduct ongoing education campaigns to educate Babeldaob residents about existing legislation and effects of burning by 2010. ( Education & Awareness :: Awareness & Communications )	-
G3. Work with states and Division of Fire to develop and implement community-based fire response and suppression capabilities by 2010. ( External Capacity Building :: Alliance & Partnership Development )	-
G4. Work with BOA, EQPB, and Division of Fire to develop and implement fire hazard reduction program by 2010. ( Species Management :: Species Management )	-

Viability Summary

Conservation Targets		Landscape Context		Condition		Size		Viability Rank
Conservation Targets		Grade	Weight	Grade	Weight	Grade	Weight	Viability Rank
1	Upland Forest	-	1.0	Good	1.0	Very Good	1.0	Very Good
2	Mangrove Forest	-	1.0	Fair	1.0	Good	1.0	Good
3	Freshwater Wetland	-	1.0	Very Good	1.0	Good	1.0	Very Good
4	Streams and Lakes	-	1.0	Very Good	1.0	-	1.0	Very Good
5	Beach and Strand System	-	1.0	-	1.0	Good	1.0	Good
6	Savanna	-	1.0	Very Good	1.0	-	1.0	Very Good
7	High Limestone Forest	-	1.0	Very Good	1.0	Very Good	1.0	Very Good
8	Hunted Species of Concern	-	1.0	-	1.0	Good	1.0	Good
Project Biodiversity Health Rank								Very Good

Threat Summary

Project-specific Threats (Common Taxonomy *)	Beach and Strand System	Freshwater Wetland	High Limestone Forest	Hunted Species of Concern	Mangrove Forest	Savanna	Streams and Lakes	Upland Forest	Overall Threat Rank
Urban development (Housing & Urban Areas)	Medium	Low	-	Medium	High	Medium	High	High	High
Large-scale commercial developments (golf courses, hotels, etc.) (Commercial & Industrial Areas)	Medium	Low	-	-	High	Medium	High	High	High
Road construction (Roads & Railroads)	-	Low	-	-	High	Medium	High	Medium	High
Hunting/harvesting (Hunting & Collecting Terrestrial Animals)	Low	-	-	Medium	High	-	-	Low	Medium
Uncontrolled burning (Fire & Fire Suppression)	-	-	-	-	-	Low	High	Medium	Medium
Quarries and sand minings (Mining & Quarrying)	Low	-	Low	-	-	-	High	-	Medium
Public infrastructure developments (Other Ecosystem Modifications)	-	-	-	-	-	-	Low	High	Medium
Solid waste (Garbage & Solid Waste)	-	-	-	-	High	-	-	-	Medium
Climate change (I.e., sea level rise and change in rainfall and temperature patterns) (Habitat Shifting & Alteration)	Medium	Low	Low	-	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium	Medium
Agriculture (Annual & Perennial Non-Timber Crops)	-	Low	-	-	-	Low	Medium	Medium	Medium
Invasive animal species (Invasive Non-Native/Alien Species)	-	-	Low	-	-	-	Medium	Low	Low
Invasive plant species (Invasive Non-Native/Alien Species)	-	-	-	-	-	Low	Low	Medium	Low
Forest plantations (Annual & Perennial Non-Timber Crops)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Medium	Low
Selective tree harvesting (Logging & Wood Harvesting)	-	-	-	-	Low	-	-	Low	Low
Hunting (Hunting & Collecting Terrestrial Animals)	-	-	Low	-	-	-	-	-	Low
Recreational use (Recreational Activities)	-	-	-	-	-	-	Low	-	Low
Threat Status for Targets and Project	Medium	Low	Low	Medium	High	Medium	High	High	High

Project Resources

Categories & Measures		Score

People
	Staff Leadership	High
	Multidisciplinary Team	Medium
People Average		Medium
Internal Resources
	Institutional Learning	High
	Funding	Medium
Internal Resources Average		Medium
External Resources
	Social/Legal Framework for Conservation	Medium
	Community and Constituency Support	Medium
External Resources Average		Medium

Overall Project Resource Rank		Medium

Assessment of Target Viability

Conservation Target	Key Attribute (Category)	Indicator	Current Indicator Measurement	Rating Comments: (Poor, Fair Good Very Good)	Current Rating and Date	Desired Rating and Date
Upland Forest	Bird species composition (Condition)	Native species density ¹	-	Poor: - Fair: Decline in density of any species Good: - Very Good: Increase or no decline in density	Good Jan 4, 2004	Very Good Jan 7, 2007
Upland Forest	Forest cover (Size)	% of historical cover	-	Poor: Below 30% Fair: 30%-50% Good: 50%-70% Very Good: 70% or above	Very Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007
Mangrove Forest	Shellfish and crustacean populations (Condition)	CPUE for mangrove crabs and clams	-	Poor: Decline in current levels Fair: Current levels of CPUE Good: Positive trend of CPUE Very Good: High cpue for mangroves	Fair Jan 15, 2004	Good Jan 15, 2007
Mangrove Forest	Mangrove forest area (Size)	% of historical cover	-	Poor: 10% or greater loss from current Fair: 10% loss from current Good: current area Very Good: increase from current area	Good Jan 15, 2004	Good Jan 15, 2007
Freshwater Wetland	Bird species composition expected in wetland habitat (Condition)	Native species density	-	Poor: - Fair: Decline in density of any species Good: - Very Good: Increase or no decline in density	Very Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007
Freshwater Wetland	Total wetland area (Size)	% of historical cover	-	Poor: 10% or greater loss from current Fair: 10% loss from current Good: current area Very Good: increase from current area	Good Jan 15, 2004	Good Jan 15, 2007
Streams and Lakes	insect assembleges (Condition)	as designed by Dr. Olsen	-	Poor: - Fair: - Good: - Very Good: -	Very Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007
Beach and Strand System	strand vegetation cover (Size)	% of historical cover	-	Poor: 10% or greater loss from current Fair: 10% loss from current Good: current area Very Good: increase from current area	Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007
Savanna	Plant species composition (Condition)	Presence of endemic plant species	-	Poor: - Fair: loss of any endemic species Good: - Very Good: current number of species	Very Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007
High Limestone Forest	Bird species composition (Condition)	Native species density ²	-	Poor: - Fair: Decline in density of any species Good: - Very Good: Increase or no decline in density	Very Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007
High Limestone Forest	Forest area (Size)	% of historical forest area	-	Poor: - Fair: Any loss to current cover Good: - Very Good: Current cover	Very Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007
Hunted Species of Concern	Population size of hunted species (Size)	Density of fruitbats, crocodiles and Micronesian pigeons	-	Poor: - Fair: Decline in density of any species Good: Current density Very Good: Increase current density	Good Jan 15, 2004	Very Good Jan 15, 2007

COMMENTS:

¹ Babeldaob is not particularly important migration route for migratory birds.

² Babeldaob is not particularly important migration route for migratory birds.

Objectives, Strategic Actions and Action Steps

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Objective: 1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.

Strategic Action: A1. Complete community visioning (leading to strategic plans and land use plans) in Ngaremlengui and Ngarchelong by December 2005.
Strategic Action: A2. Work with the Airai State Working Group to draft management/land use plans for the middle zone of the Ngerikiil Watershed by November 2005.
Strategic Action: A3. Finish drafting of mangrove management plan (applicable to all 10 states) by December 2005
Strategic Action: A4. Begin implementing mangrove management plans in Ngarchelong and Ngchesar in 2006.
Strategic Action: A5. Use wisdom gathered from Ngaremlengui, Ngarchelong, and Ngerikiil processes to continue similar processes in the rest of Babeldaob by 2006.
Strategic Action: A6. Map existing land uses for use in land use planning process by 2006.
Strategic Action: B1. Finish community vision initiatives that lead to development of community strategic plans in all 10 Babeldaob states by 2008.
Strategic Action: B2. Work with states and the scientific community to develop comprehensive Best Management Practices for land use by 2010.
Strategic Action: B3. Assist states with drafting of legislation, land use plans and forest management plans by 2010.
Strategic Action: B4. Strengthen EQPB’s earthmoving permit requirements by revising EIS standards and incorporating Best Management Practices by 2010.
Strategic Action: B5. Strengthen EQPB’s environmental compliance section and states’ capacity to regulate and enforce their own land use and forest management plans by 2010.
Strategic Action: C1. Provide capacity building and enforcement training to states to implement land use plans by 2012.
Strategic Action: C2. EQPB to incorporate sustainable land use plans and forest management plan of all 10 states into its permitting regulations by 2012.

Objective: 2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.

Strategic Action: D1. TNC to finish first iteration of Eco-Regional Assessment (ERA) for entire Babeldaob by February 2005.
Strategic Action: D2. Working group to promulgate criteria and regulations for PAN by June 2005.
Strategic Action: D3. Identify Important Bird Areas by May 2006.
Strategic Action: D4. Move the Northern Reefs, the Southern Lagoon, and Helen Reef into the PAN by December 2007.
Strategic Action: D5. Move Ngardok Nature Reserve, Ngaremeduu Bay, and Mesekelat Watershed into the PAN by December 2007.
Strategic Action: D6. PCS, BOA, PICRC, CRRF and TNC to conduct research (including socio-economic issues) to fill in gaps of knowledge and update ERA concerning areas of high biodiversity by 2007.
Strategic Action: D7. Raise community and government support for the establishment and management of protected areas thru on-going development and implementation of education and social marketing plans.
Strategic Action: E1. Conduct ongoing community consultations to identify areas to be protected (meeting both community and biodiversity needs) by 2015.
Strategic Action: E2. Conduct ongoing work with states to draft legislation to establish protected areas by 2015.
Strategic Action: E3. Conduct ongoing work with states to create and implement protected area management plans by 2015.
Strategic Action: E4. Conduct ongoing capacity building activities with states to effectively manage their own protected areas by 2015.

Objective: 3. By 2015, hunting and harvesting of all species of concern are at or below sustainable levels.

Strategic Action: F1. Determine a level of sustainable hunting/harvesting for each species of concern.
Strategic Action: F2. Develop and implement monitoring methods in order to determine baseline and ongoing levels of hunting/harvesting. (comments)
Comment: not really research
Strategic Action: F3. Conduct education campaigns to educate Babeldaob residents about existing legislation and sustainable levels of hunting/harvesting in order to raise compliance.
Strategic Action: F4. Strengthen enforcement capabilities if necessary.
Strategic Action: F5. Strengthen regulatory process if necessary, including review of species listed on proposed Endangered Species Lists and the CITES appendices.

Objective: 4. By 2010, the amount of native vegetation burnt by uncontrolled or illegal fires annually is reduced by 50% of current levels.

Strategic Action: G1. Develop and implement monitoring methods in order to determine baseline and ongoing levels of burning by 2006. (comments)
Comment: Not really an action - part of overall project work
Strategic Action: G2. Conduct ongoing education campaigns to educate Babeldaob residents about existing legislation and effects of burning by 2010.
Strategic Action: G3. Work with states and Division of Fire to develop and implement community-based fire response and suppression capabilities by 2010.
Strategic Action: G4. Work with BOA, EQPB, and Division of Fire to develop and implement fire hazard reduction program by 2010.

Objective: 5. Strengthen Multidisciplinary Team - By January 2006 hire or dedicate one staff personnel from among the team to be dedicated to land use planning and raise the capacity of existing staff to understand and support land use planning.

Objective: 6. Strengthen Multidisciplinary Team - Increase direct communication with and involvement of the BOA staff in land use planning and forest management planning activities.

Objective: 7. Community and Constituency Support - Raise political support for the establishment and mgmt of land use planning, forest mgmt planning, and protected areas through targeted development and implementation of education and social marketing plans.

Strategy Effectiveness

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Percent Complete: 0%

Objective: 1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.

Indicator: % Change in Insect Assemblages

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Indicator: % of historical cover

Measure	Date	Trend
Target: Freshwater Wetland, Category: Size, KEA: Total wetland area
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified
Target: Mangrove Forest, Category: Size, KEA: Mangrove forest area
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified
Target: Upland Forest, Category: Size, KEA: Forest cover
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified
Target: Beach and Strand System, Category: Size, KEA: strand vegetation cover
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified

(methods) (measurement report)

Indicator: Native species density

Measure	Date	Trend
Target: Upland Forest, Category: Condition, KEA: Bird species composition
	Jan 4, 2004	Not Specified
Target: Freshwater Wetland, Category: Condition, KEA: Bird species composition expected in wetland habitat
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified
Target: High Limestone Forest, Category: Condition, KEA: Bird species composition
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified

(methods) (measurement report)

Indicator: Number of communities that are implementing land use plans

(methods)

Indicator: Number of communities that have land use plans

(methods)

Indicator: Presence/absence of invasive plant species

(methods)

Percent Complete: 0%

Indicator: % of historical cover

Measure	Date	Trend
Target: Freshwater Wetland, Category: Size, KEA: Total wetland area
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified
Target: Mangrove Forest, Category: Size, KEA: Mangrove forest area
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified
Target: Upland Forest, Category: Size, KEA: Forest cover
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified
Target: Beach and Strand System, Category: Size, KEA: strand vegetation cover
	Jan 15, 2004	Not Specified

(methods) (measurement report)

Indicator: Dollars generated directly from Conservation Areas

(methods)

Indicator: Number of jobs created directly from Conservation Areas

(methods)

Indicator: Percentage of sites from the list of Ecologically Important Areas that are protected

(methods)

Indicator: Percentage of survey respondents reporting positive perceptions of their CAs

(methods)

Indicator: Square miles of protected terrestrial area

(methods)

Percent Complete: 0%

Objective: 3. By 2015, hunting and harvesting of all species of concern are at or below sustainable levels.

Percent Complete: 0%

Objective: 4. By 2010, the amount of native vegetation burnt by uncontrolled or illegal fires annually is reduced by 50% of current levels.

Percent Complete: 0%

Objective: 6. Strengthen Multidisciplinary Team - Increase direct communication with and involvement of the BOA staff in land use planning and forest management planning activities.

Percent Complete: 0%

All Monitoring Indicators

Methods	Objectives	Key Indicator References by Target (w/Current Indicator Measurement)	Threat References by Target (w/Current Indicator Measurement)
Indicator: % Change in Insect Assemblages
Yearly transect surveys in IBAs	1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.	-	-
Indicator: % of historical cover
Use existing maps and remote sensing to map baseline and then use updated digital imagery (before 2015) to map changes	1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states. 2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.	Beach and Strand System Size: strand vegetation cover (-) Freshwater Wetland Size: Total wetland area (-) Mangrove Forest Size: Mangrove forest area (-) Upland Forest Size: Forest cover (-)	-
Indicator: % of historical forest area
Use existing maps and remote sensing to map baseline and then use updated digital imagery (before 2015) to map changes	-	High Limestone Forest Size: Forest area (-)	-
Indicator: CPUE for mangrove crabs and clams
-	-	Mangrove Forest Condition: Shellfish and crustacean populations (-)	-
Indicator: Density of fruitbats, crocodiles and Micronesian pigeons
-	-	Hunted Species of Concern Size: Population size of hunted species (-)	-
Indicator: Dollars generated directly from Conservation Areas
Incorporate revenue generation tracking and reporting into management plans	2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.	-	-
Indicator: Native species density
Yearly transect surveys in IBAs	1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.	Freshwater Wetland Condition: Bird species composition expected in wetland habitat (-) High Limestone Forest Condition: Bird species composition (-) Upland Forest Condition: Bird species composition (-)	-
Indicator: Number of communities that are implementing land use plans
Track number of communities through Community Visioning Process	1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.	-	-
Indicator: Number of communities that have land use plans
Track number of communities through Community Visioning Process	1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.	-	-
Indicator: Number of jobs created directly from Conservation Areas
Incorporate job tracking and reporting into management plans	2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.	-	-
Indicator: Percentage of sites from the list of Ecologically Important Areas that are protected
Creation and updating of a list of EIAs., tracking of percentage based on maps and legislation for new areas	2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.	-	-
Indicator: Percentage of survey respondents reporting positive perceptions of their CAs
Yearly simple survey of 10% of people in communities with Conservation Areas	2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.	-	-
Indicator: Presence of endemic plant species
-	-	Savanna Condition: Plant species composition (-)	-
Indicator: Presence/absence of invasive plant species
Yearly transect surveys in IBAs	1. By 2015, all new developments shall comply with sustainable land use and forest management plans in all 10 states.	-	-
Indicator: Square miles of protected terrestrial area
Use maps and legislation to create a baseline and to track area of new Cas	2. By 2015 a network of protected areas that supports local community resource needs, contains 75% of ecologically important areas, and includes at least 100 square miles has been established in Babeldaob.	-	-
Indicator: as designed by Dr. Olsen
-	-	Streams and Lakes Condition: insect assembleges (-)	-

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