PROTECTING MIGRATORY BIRDS AND HABITATS: Partners in Flight Conservation Business Plans David Younkman Vice President for Conservation dyounkman@abcbirds.org
Tell you a story 1. How we will move from CMS to on-the-ground projects 2. How organizations such as WHMSI and PIF are developing Conservation Business Plans to guide action 3. How you can join us David Younkman Vice President for Conservation dyounkman@abcbirds.org
Migratory Birds Time is now for a major new effort New Science connectivity, genetics, limiting factors Increasing Pressures habitat loss, climate change, anthropogenic threats Limited Funds Decreasing bird populations Time to Act
A Funder s Dilemma A Funding Program Perspective: The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Hundreds of needy species Limited $$ Vast demand Un prioritized lists of priorities Lack of measurable goals linked to populations Hard to measure return on investment Are we making a difference?
From CMS CONSERVATION BUSINESS PLANS CMS WHMSI Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative Americas Flyways Framework (Aichi Targets) Partners in Flight Conservation Business Plans On the Ground Projects
Americas Flyway Framework CMS Flyways Working Group WHMSI Americas Flyway Framework Goals (AICHI 2020) 1.Strategic Goal 1. Mainstream biodiversity and migratory bird protection and conservation across government and society. 2.Strategic Goal 2. Reduce the direct pressures and threats on migratory birds and promote sustainable and productive landscapes, seascapes, land use and ocean use that benefit migratory bird populations. 3.Strategic Goal 3. Protect migratory birds and the phenomenon of migration by safeguarding species, genetic diversity, ecosystems and critical habitat areas. 4.Strategic Goal 4. Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity, ecosystem services and migratory birds. 5.Strategic Goal 5. Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building.
Americas Flyway Framework CMS Flyways Working Group WHMSI Americas Flyway Framework 18 Actions Example: Strategic Goal 3. Protect migratory birds and the phenomenon of migration by safeguarding species, genetic diversity, ecosystems and critical habitat areas. Action 9. Halt extinctions by addressing the needs of the most imperiled migratory bird species. Action 10. Foster the conservation of high priority sites and habitats, including networks of protected areas. Identify and protect effective ecological networks of sites and habitats Ensure information is readily available. Encourage formal designations, voluntary measures and site management plans to protect and manage critical sites. Foster trans-boundary collaboration, flyway networks, effective coalitions Work with conservation initiatives and conservation business plans to guide conservation and deliver results. Recognize the interconnectedness and transnational nature of migratory bird conservation encourage coordination between countries and all parties.
Partners in Flight Established in 1990 Cooperative effort involving several hundred government agencies, philanthropic foundations, conservation groups, industry, and the academic institutions US, Canada, Mexico and Mesoamerica - but expanding Focus: Conserve the land birds of the Western Hemisphere Combining resources and collaborate Open to anyone. Partners in Flight / Compañeros en Vuelo / Partenaires d Envol
Partners in Flight: Previous Planning
Getting Conservation On-the Ground: Conservation Business Plans 1. Framework for actions that are measurable 2. Time bound and targeted 3. Prioritized projects that move the needle 4. Predicted return on investment 5. Iterative: monitor, evaluate, revise
American Oystercatcher Business Plan
American Oystercatcher Business Plan
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Business Strategy
5th International Partners in Flight Conference and Conservation Workshop August 2013 - Snowbird, Utah Over 250 individuals 120 organizations and agencies 14 countries A Conservation Blueprint for Migratory Birds for the 21 st Century
Conservation Business Plans 1. Eight linked regions 2. Full life cycle approach 3. Defined Projects - Measurable Results Bring back the birds
Breakout teams get to work
S. & Central America Highland Birds
Situation Overview
Strategies and Actions
Projects (Caribbean)
Moving toward our goal
Results to Date - A work in progress Eight drafts nearing completion Version One Eight Working groups Additional meetings: Colombia Caribbean State Wildlife Plans Species plans Wood Thrush Canada Warbler Bobolink
But Full-life Cycle Bird Conservation
More to do 1. Fill knowledge gaps 2. Further develop strategies and projects 3. Recruit new partners - especially Latin American and Caribbean input 4. Raise funds and implement best projects
We need your help 1. Identify the Core Habitats for priority species 2. Identify and address sources of large landscape change 3. Send us strategies and project ideas 4. Communicate!
Conservation Business Plans New Research Species Plans Conservation Business Plans: A Framework for Action Success on the Ground What s Needed What s Next
From CMS CONSERVATION BUSINESS PLANS CMS WHMSI Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative Americas Flyways Framework (Aichi Targets) Partners in Flight Conservation Business Plans On the Ground Projects
1. Working Groups and Contacts MX & C. AMERICA GULF-CARIBBEAN SLOPE EASTERN DECIDUOUS FORESTS, primarily Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains Randy Wilson (randy_wilson@fws.gov) CHIHUAHUAN DESERT GRASSLANDS WESTERN GREAT PLAINS and PRAIRIES Mary Gustafson <mgustafson@abcbirds.org> CENTRAL and SOUTH AMERICAN HIGHLANDS APPALACHIAN and NORTHEASTERN HARDWOOD and MIXED FOREST REGIONS, north to the BOREAL REGION Randy Dettmer (randy_dettmers@fws.gov) WEST MEXICAN THORNFOREST ARIDLANDS OF TEXAS and SOUTHWESTERN U.S Carol Beardmore (Carol_Beardmore@fws.gov) David Younkman Vice President for Conservation dyounkman@abcbirds.org
2. Working Groups and Contacts SOUTHERN CONE GRASSLANDS EASTERN N. AMERICAN GRASSLANDS (tallgrass and east) and ARCTIC TUNDRA Rosalind Renfrew (rrenfrew@vtecostudies.org) CARIBBEAN variety of EASTERN AND BOREAL FOREST REGIONS Becky Keller <BKeller@abcbirds.org> MESOAMERICAN PINE-OAK AND CLOUD FOREST WESTERN CONIFEROUS FOREST REGIONS of U.S. and Canada John Alexander (jda@klamathbird.org) PACIFIC SHOREBIRDS U.S. AND CANADA PACIFIC COASTAL areas Andres, Brad (brad_andres@fws.gov) David Younkman Vice President for Conservation dyounkman@abcbirds.org
Thank you David Younkman Vice President for Conservation dyounkman@abcbirds.org