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SGA Conservation Planning Update. Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Longleaf Partnership Council Meeting Biloxi, Mississippi. Conservation Planning Background and Need. 18 Significant Geographic Areas 15 Local Implementation Teams Identify boundaries for restoration and maintenance
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SGA Conservation Planning Update Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Longleaf Partnership Council Meeting Biloxi, Mississippi
Conservation PlanningBackground and Need • 18 Significant Geographic Areas • 15 Local Implementation Teams • Identify boundaries for restoration and maintenance • Define and implement priority management actions • Track and report results • Strategic approach • Longleaf Stewardship Fund • Land protection funding (LWCF) • Other funding sources for longleaf restoration and enhancement
Conservation Planning Process and Template • October 2013 – LIT Meeting in Atlanta • LITs in various levels of maturity • Need for consistent information • Dynamic • Conservation Plan Template • Conservation Need – Background and Baseline Assessment • Define SGA boundary • Current conditions • Threats • Current capacity
Conservation Planning Template Cont. • Conservation Outcomes • Short and long-term goals • Implementation Plan • Primary strategies • Prioritize activities • Monitoring and Evaluation • Metrics • Financial Plan
Conservation Planning Status and Next Steps • 2014 Longleaf Stewardship Fund RFP • Draft Conservation Plan • Map with the SGA boundaries and major land ownership • Key 5-10 year outcomes for the SGA • Other info as available • Next steps