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The Transboundary Mammal Project. A Knowledge-based Approach to Species Management. Windhoek, August 2003. Barbara Paterson. Overview. Species Management Plans. Regional vision and targets. Species Report. Species Strategy. Country wide vision, targets & general strategy.
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The Transboundary Mammal Project A Knowledge-based Approach to Species Management Windhoek, August 2003 Barbara Paterson
Overview Species Management Plans Regional vision and targets Species Report Species Strategy Country wide vision, targets & general strategy Co-operation Communication Decision Support System Prototype National Strategy Neighbouring countries Species Overview Information System Local Management Improved access to expert knowledge local vision, targets & specific strategy Collaboration
Project Aim Country wide vision, targets & general strategy Regional vision and targets National Strategy Neighbouring countries Local Management local vision, targets & specific strategy Co-operation Communication To link local, national and transboundary strategies for selected endangered and high value mammal species
Objectives Transboundary Collaboration Species Management Plans Decision Support System Prototype Species Overviews Information System
Wildlife Knowledge Management Strategic Species Management A Knowledge Management Problem?
Munich Model of Knowledge Management Knowledge Generation Knowledge Representation Knowledge Communication Knowledge Application Research Strategy Adjust Adaptive Management Monitor Implement
Data – Information - Knowledge KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION DATA Old knowledge Forms basis of new knowledge Learning subjective Perception objective
Strategy development process Species Strategy Species Report Background Study Vision for Species • information gathering • Review and Input • Content development • Structure • Comprehensive content compilation
Knowledge Representations Species Management Plans Decision Support System Prototype Species Overview Information System Collaboration • multi-linear • flexible • highly accessible • action oriented • “frozen” into print • printed format • linear, sequential, “frozen” • high problem solving power • highly accessible
Transboundary Approach Result: Cumulative Regional strategy Transboundary Co-operation based on Dialogue
Project Aim Country wide vision, targets & general strategy Regional vision and targets National Strategy Neighbouring countries Improved access to expert knowledge Local Management local vision, targets & specific strategy Co-operation Communication