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- LIST OF ACRONYMS
- Terrestrial Ecosystem types (IUCN)
- Description of flagship species
- Threats addressed (IUCN)
- Population at site In July 2007, the population of Guam was estimated to be 173,456. Population summary
- Executive summary of project
- SMART Objectives and Monitoring strategy
- Possible long range benefits
                                                         GUAHAN RARE PRIDE PROJECT PLAN
Presented by: Cheryl M. Calaustro Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources
BTS Brown treesnake CI Confidence interval CITES Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species ESA Endangered Species Act GAIN Guam Animals In Need GCMP Guam Coastal Management Plan GCWCS Guam Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy GDAWR Guam Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources GEPA Guam Environmental Protection Agency GISAC Guam Invasive Species Advisory Council GTA Guam Telephone Authority GVB Guam Visitor’s Bureau IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature KAP Knowledge, Attitude, Practice MIC Micronesians in Conservation PILN Pacific Invasives Learning Network USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Guam Department of Agriculture CAMPAIGN THEORY OF CHANGE
SITE INFORMATION Site descriptionThe US Territory of Guam is located at 13°28' N, 144°45' E and is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana Archipelago. Guam has an area of 210 square miles (544 km2). Guam has a range of habitats including: limestone forest, savanna, coral reef, mangroves, seagrass beds, seaweeds and wetlands. The northern portion of the island is a limestone plateau, rising nearly 200 meters above sea level. The southern half of the island is volcanic material with a cap of limestone prominently seen on the Mt.Lamlam-Alifan ridge. The highest point of the island is Mt. Lamlam, in the south, rising to an elevation of 406 meters. Guam’s has a tropical climate with daily temperatures ranging from 75-86°F and an average annual rainfall of approximately 218 cm (86 in). The island has a wet season that runs from June to November and a dry season from January to April, with December and May being transitional months. Terrestrial Ecosystem types (IUCN)
IUCN 12.1 Rocky Shoreline IUCN 12.2 Sandy Shoreline and/or Beaches, Sand Bars, Spits, Etc. IUCN 13.1 Sea Cliffs and Rocky Offshore Islands
Site map (topographical) See Appendix A GPS Co-ordinates (Google-Earth) Guam - 13°28' N, 144°45' E Biodiversity Hotspot Polynesia-Micronesia (Conservation International) Other protected area status 5 Marine preserves, 3 conservation areas, 2 ecological reserve areas, also Guam National Wildlife Refuge run by US Fish and Wildlife Service at Ritidian. See Appendix A. CRITICAL SPECIES Description of flagship speciesThe Guam rail is a flightless species that was widely distributed in most habitats on Guam, including forest, savanna, scrub, secondary grassland, fern thickets and agricultural areas. It foraged close to cover along field edges and roadsides for snails, slugs, insects, geckos, and also the introduced giant African snail, Achatina fulica. Vegetable matter, seeds and flowers were also browsed from low grasses and shrubs. It breeds throughout the year (birds attain sexual maturity at four months) with a peak period during the rains in July-November. Nests are located on dry ground in dense grass, and clutch-size is 1-4 eggs (2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Species name (common) Guam Rail, ko’ko’ Species name (scientific) Gallirallus owstoni # of species on IUCN Red Data list Guam has 143 species listed on the IUCN Red Data list. Refer to Table 1 in Appendix B. The status of these species was evaluated by BirdLife International, Mollusc Specialist Group, and Chiroptera Specialist Group – the official Red List Authority for birds, mollusks and bats for the IUCN. # of endemic species Guam has over 550 terrestrial species including 26 endemic species. Please refer to Table 2 in Appendix B. THREATS
Threats (IUCN)The following are threats that impact Guam’s terrestrial environment and the Guam rail in particular:
Decline and extinction in the wild is the result of predation by the introduced brown treesnake. IUCN 7 Natural Disasters – storms, flooding, extreme precipitation and/or wind events such as typhoons IUCN 10.5 Human disturbance – fires destroy native habitat
Population at siteIn July 2007, the population of Guam was estimated to be 173,456. Population summaryThe population of Guam is divided among 19 villages with densities highest around the two military bases, Anderson Air Force Base in the north and the Navy base in the center of the island. The most populated villages include Dededo and Yigo. The 2000 Census broke down the population according to the following ethnicities: Chamorro 37.1%, Filipino 26.3%, other Pacific Islander 11.3%, white 6.9%, other Asian 6.3%, other ethnic origin or race 2.3%, mixed 9.8%. Eighty-five percent of the population is Roman Catholic with the other 15% ascribing to other religions. The official language of Guam is English and Chamorro with the following breakdown of languages spoken on the island: English 38.3%, Chamorro 22.2%, Philippine languages 22.2%, other Pacific island languages 6.8%, Asian languages 7%, and other languages 3.5%. Guam has a high rate of literacy with 99% of the total population over the age 15 having the ability to read and write. The main industry on Guam besides government and military is tourism. Key targetsThe key target of this plan is the general public, in particular the youth and specifically those segments of community where breaches in biosecurity can take place (i.e. boat operators, resort workers). PROJECT SUMMARY Executive summary of projectUltimately, the Guam Pride Campaign will be deemed successful if areas on Guam can be identified for reintroduction or release and native species increase in numbers. The campaign will be successful if no new invasive species establishes itself on Guam and established invasive species do not spread to others parts of Micronesia. Success of the Pride campaign will also be indicated by the reduction or elimination of nuisance species populations such as rodents and feral cats in areas deemed suitable for native species recovery or reintroduction such as Cocos Island. It is understood that the goals of this project are long-term in range and scope but short-term successes, such as rodent eradication and maintenance of biosecurity of proposed reintroduction sites, are obtainable. The general public and youth will be approached to conserve native species by increasing their vigilance and adherence to biosecurity protocols for invasive species and nuisance wildlife. The importance of biosecurity and increased use of associated reporting methods such as hotline numbers and spaying/neutering of pets will greatly enhance the environment for native species survival. SMART Objectives and Monitoring strategyKnowledge points to stress:
Awareness Change Objectives:
Attitudes to stress:
Attitude Change Objectives:
Behaviors to stress:
Behavior Change Objectives:
Summary of Key messages
Monitoring the campaign The campaign will be continually monitored using existing reporting methods, records or reports, the use of a pre and post campaign survey and on-site quizzes where applicable. Additionally, collaboration with key partners, such as GAIN and USDA will facilitate monitoring especially where barriers to behavior change are present. Conservation benefit (interim success) by 2009
Sustained Conservation (ultimate success) ground truthed by 2011
Possible long range benefitsThere are a number of possible conservation benefits for a social marketing campaign on Guam. The island is in need of the basics, such as raising awareness of the importance of Guam’s natural environment. The native bird species and the habitat are almost totally lost. Most native birds have been extinct on Guam for 20 years. Coral reefs are impacted by erosion due to off-roaders, deforestation and other sources. Raising the community consciousness is important to stem further environmental degradation. Another avenue that social marketing could eventually target is public policy. Public policy on Guam is driven by public perception. The size of the island allows for a more direct impact on the leaders’ decisions. If we can raise the public perception of the importance of native species, habitat and how invasive or nuisance species impact the island, policy changes could follow. The impacts on the legislature could be measured by an increase in the number of environmentally friendly policies implemented within the first two years following the initiation of the program. A more specific benefit would be to provide educational materials and/or training to Guam’s public school teachers. The benefit would be measured in the number of teachers that participate in the program and/or the number of teachers that incorporate materials into the daily curriculum. Guam’s public schools are under-funded and many teachers are supplementing their instructional needs with their own funds. It is not easy for teachers to afford off-island training opportunities. Bringing conservation opportunities to Guam benefits teachers and in turn, benefits the students. Finally, a social marketing campaign on Guam can provide opportunities to highlight and encourage advantageous partnerships among the public and private sectors working to conserve Guam’s natural resources. Partnerships such as a Safe Harbor Agreement in which private landowners manage their lands for endangered species without added penalties or restrictions is a positive relationship currently utilized to supplement habitat conservation efforts. A Safe Harbor Agreement works to benefit both stakeholders and conservation programs and bring together the community for environmental causes. Directory: sites sites -> Answer True False 2 points Question 2 sites -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 sites -> Glossary for Chapter 1 Algorithm sites -> North Carolina Inclusion Initiative Mapping Where Children with ieps are Being Served Purpose sites -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations sites -> Physical custody of 1033 program property accountibility form statement of Physical Custody: By signing for the below 1033 property I am a Law Enforcement Officer of the aforementioned Law Enforcement Agency sites -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program sites -> Memorandum of agreement Download 0.92 Mb. Share with your friends:
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