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Assessment of current management plan/primary planning document (EoH Tool 5)

Assessment of current management plan/primary planning document (EoH Tool 5). What makes a good plan?. Provide clear direction for the site Link management objectives to site values (OUV) Direct activities and enable work plan to focus on achieving these objectives

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Assessment of current management plan/primary planning document (EoH Tool 5)

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  1. Assessment of current management plan/primary planning document (EoH Tool 5)

  2. What makes a good plan? • Provide clear direction for the site • Link management objectives to site values (OUV) • Direct activities and enable work plan to focus on achieving these objectives • Involve stakeholders in development, review and management activities • Be linked to realistic budgets and available resources • Have measurable and achievable targets/goals

  3. Planning assessment • Tool 5: Assessment of Management Planning • Background: Developed from best practice in protected area planning • Concept: Reviews status of planning documents and assesses the primary decision making document • Methodology and datasheet: decision-making framework; adequacy of information; needs and interests of any local and indigenous communities and other stakeholders

  4. Two worksheets • Worksheet 5a collects information on the extent and status of planning undertaken for the site, listing all the relevant plans and recording details about them • Worksheet 5b assesses the nature and adequacy of the primary planning systems and processes that have been employed

  5. Principles of an effective plan • Provide a sound decision-making framework by providing: • a clear vision of the desired future based on the major site values • a set of strategies and actions for achieving this future • guidance to assist managers in dealing with opportunities and events that arise during the life of the plan • a basis for monitoring implementation of the plan • be adaptable • Management within the relevant environmental, social and economic planning context • Plan content based on an adequate and current information base • The plan should provide a programmed and prioritised set of actions for its implementation

  6. Assessment worksheet • Worksheet 5b consists of 14 multiple choice question • Four possible responses for each question are given (column 2), which equate to a four-point rating system (very good, good, fair or poor) • Questions and responses may need to be amended to match the standards and expectations of site planning systems • Also records: Comments/Explanation; Opportunities, recommendations and follow-up actions

  7. Worksheet 5b for developing/ revising a management plan • Helps focus on best practice • Can highlight areas where planning has succeeded and practices should be replicated and where changes need to be made in the future

  8. Working groups • Divided into groups to review tool 5 for management plans • Review and report on 2 questions: • Was the tool useful? • How could the tool be adapted to better suit site needs?

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