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NAMIBIA CRANE ACTION PLAN incorporating wetland birds and their habitats, in association with the Namibia Wetland Working Group www.nnf.org.na/cranes.htm. Background. First Namibia Crane Workshop at Etosha in May 2004

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  1. NAMIBIA CRANE ACTION PLAN incorporating wetland birds and their habitats, in association with the Namibia Wetland Working Groupwww.nnf.org.na/cranes.htm

  2. Background • First Namibia Crane Workshop at Etosha in May 2004 • Partnership among NNF, SIDA, MET, the African Wattled Crane Programme (ICF / EWT) and many other supporters • Vision: cranes and people sharing habitats in harmony in Namibia • Mission: to conserve cranes and their habitats in partnership with the people who share these habitats

  3. Conservation status • Blue Crane is Critically Endangered in Namibia, population declining - Numbers overall: 20 000, Namibia 60 ? • Wattled Crane is Critically Endangered in Namibia, population stable; - Numbers overall: 8 000, Namibia 200 • Grey Crowned Cane is Near Threatened in Namibia, population stable/ decreasing; - Numbers overall: 58 000 – 77 000; Namibia < 50

  4. Action plan 1. Co-ordinate conservation effort and promote networking • Newsletters (38 to date) with ongoing contributions • Website • Regular (local community) workshops and local meetings • Wide communication network: local, regional, national, international

  5. Aerial and ground crane counts as part of a separate Blue Crane Project at Etosha and surrounds; aerial survey over southern Angola Radio and satellite tracking project for Blue Cranes in Etosha Wattled Cranecounts (including aerial surveys) in Bushmanland, Caprivi, Kavango 2. Obtain information and data

  6. Production and distribution of crane awareness materials e.g. crane activity book, posters including on Red Listed cranes/inland wetland birds See 1 (above) 2. Promote conservation awareness /education

  7. Integrate crane conservation aspects into regular MET and conservancy management activities (including monitoring – event book) Ongoing liaison with Wetland Working Group 4. Conserve crane populations and habitats

  8. Promote wetland bird-based tourism 5. Promote the economic value of cranes and their habitats

  9. Local community workshops, bird clubs Bird guide training (NATH level III) 6. Build capacity

  10. Local crane working groups are in place in main 5 crane conservation areas Promote community involvement on a local level 7. Develop area-based crane management strategies

  11. Acknowledgements The implementation of the Namibia crane action plan has been funded by: • 2004 Sida (LEF) • 2005 Sida (LEF) • 2006 Sida (LEF) • 2007 (subsidized privately) • 2008-2009 GEF SGP The ongoing interest and assistance of countless other supporters and partners is acknowledged with grateful thanks.

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