1. Introduction (Joan)
1.1 Definitions ( Reiterration of the science team definition)
Genetic Diversity
Species Diversity
1.2. Scope ( what we will/won't cover)
1.3 Objective (key points) of this paper
1.4 Why is it important for management considerations?
1.5 What are the questions to be asked by management?
2. How do we develop goals and priorities for conservation of genetic and species diversity?
2.1 Priorities
a. How to identify areas of concern (Pat)
Factors to consider when deciding how to identify projects for which species and genetic diversity are primary management considerations - NOTE: elements of diversity must be considered in all projects to some degree
(Another way to state the above: What are red flag situations for decision-makers with regard to species and genetic diversity? OR How to decide which project areas should be considered.)
Examples-
Populations of T&E spp.
Unique assemblages of spp.
Underrepresentation on management area
Disproportionately impacted by mangement actions or uses
b. How to prioritize species in species-centered conservation (Brian)
Genetics
Ecology
Economics
Socio-political
2.2 Diversity goals (Safiya)
a. How to set goals
b. How to assess
c. How to monitor and what to monitor
NOTES:
Losses of diversity is a cost
diversity should be considered in all management decisions
not a primary decision but always a consideration
(Sometimes it may be the motivation for management action)
3. How to incorporate information into the management process
3.1 Ecological Strategies (Safiya)
In the context of : short -term
Long -term
Strategies in high priority areas
Keystone species
disturbance regime maintenence
species introduction
Successes
Barriers
Opportunities
3.2 Technology Transfer (Seed Tree Approach, Disease Resistance)
Technical References for Managers
4.How do we bring ecological and social values together to conserve genetic and species diversity (Kniffy)?How does genetic and species diversity make a difference to people?
4.1. Social strategies (illustrated by case studies)
Agency missions
Successes
Barriers
Opportunities
5. How can we manage for genetic and species diversity across geographic and administrative scale? (Ray)
5.1 Geographic Scales
Local: (Act locally but think globally)
Traditional Resource Management (Enhancement, not reinvention of wheel)
Regional: Traditional Resource Management (Enhancement, not reinvention of wheel)
5.2 Administrative Scales
Political (State, County, Community)
Legislation (Conflicting and Commonalities)
Administrative (Forests, Districts, Resource Areas, Refuges, Parks)
Agency Missions (Specialized single agency goals)
Conflicting Multi-Agency Mission (Reasons for difficulty in working together)
Partnerships (Agency and non-agency)
Note: Include Economical Considerations
6. Conclusions and Summary (All with Joan as primary)
7. Literature Cited (All)
8. Annotated Bibliography of Useful References (Brian)