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Country Study of Biodiversity in The Republic of Armenia

Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

 

 
 
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No. Action/activity Related activities Related objectives Duration Estimated budget Outputs Priority
Strategic component F: Identification and monitoring
F.1
IDENTIFY PRIOIRTY SPECIES AND HABITATS FOR CONSERVATION
F.1.1
Revise and produce a new Red Data Books of Armenia (including Red Book for Invertebrates), taking into account up-to-date information and new criteria
A.7.1, A.7.2, G.1.1, G.1.8
4, 10
2001-2003
II
Publication
II
F.1.2
Develop and produce Green Book of Armenia defining status of vulnerable and threatened ecosystems
A.7.4, C1.4, C.2.6, G.1.9
4, 10
2003-2004
II
Publication
II
F.2
DEFINE APPROPRIATE INDICATORS FOR MONITORING
F.2.1
Identify appropriate indicator taxa for assessing habitat quality and levels of pollution, and use in monitoring systems
A.4.10, A.5.1, C.1.1, J.1.2
4
2000-2001
I
Indicators identified
I
F.2.2
Identify key sites which can be used as permanent plots for monitoring, including sites within protected areas
A.7.4, A.5.2
4, 11
2000-2001
I
List of sites
I
F.3
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT BIODIVERSITY MONITORING SYSTEM
F.3.1
Set up a biodiversity monitoring centre within the Ministry of Nature Protection to collect information and conduct monitoring
A.1.3
4
2001
I
Monitoring centre
I
F.3.2
Establish a database, with appropriate technical support and equipment, to store data from the monitoring programme
A.1.3
4
2000-2003
I
Database
II
F.3.3
Develop a GIS system to aid analysis of biodiversity data collected in the monitoring programme
F.2.1, F.2.2
4
2001-2003
II
GIS system
II
F.3.4
Provide training in computer support skills and GIS analysis to key staff of the biodiversity monitoring centre
D.3.1, D.3.4, A.3.1
4, 7
2001-2002
I
Training courses
II
F.3.5
Provide localised access to the biodiversity database, supported by equipment and training, for mobile monitoring units and protected areas staff
A.1.3, F.3.1, F.3.2
4
2001-2002
I
Database network
II
F.3.6
Establish regional mobile monitoring units co-ordinated by the Ministry of Nature Protection, and provide with necessary equipment and training
A.1.3, F.3.1, F.3.2
4
2001-2002
II
Mobile monitoring units
I
F.3.7
Develop and implement a programme to directly monitor anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems, including lands in private ownership
A.7.4, C.1.4, C.2.3, C.2.4, F.3.7
1, 12
2001
I
Monitoring programme
II
F.3.8
Establish a programme to monitor populations of key endangered species
A.5.1, C.1.4
10, 12
2001-2002
I
Monitoring programme
II
F.3.9
Use data from the monitoring programmes to develop and revise conservation activities accordingly
A.5.1
1, 10, 12
2001-2004
I
Revised activities
II
F.3.10
Develop a system of monitoring to assess biosafety of organisations dealing with biotechnology, and ensure open access to this information
G.2.1, G.2.2, B.1.2, C.2.4
4, 7, 8
2001-2002
I
Monitoring system
III
F.3.11
Conduct regular monitoring of stored chemical and industrial wastes and carry out risk assessments for their impact on biodiversity
J.1.1, J.1.4, J.1.7
1, 4
2001-2003
I
Monitoring
II

 

 
 
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