Reference no: EM133138018 , Length: word count:2000

Topic: One 2000-word report that discusses a particular management problem facing the Park in addressing the global challenge

Background (including literature)
A clear and cogent understanding of the conservation management topic. References to literature successfully provide meaningful context that helps define the main questions and challenges facing conservation managers concerned with this topic, especially (although not exclusively) in the West and Central African context.

Lopé dimension of challenge & role of Lopé NP staff & partners
Uses the above more general review of the topic to discuss Lopé NP's particular challenges and objectives in context. Careful consideration of the roles of Park staff and technical partners in achieving objectives, showing an understanding of national and regional contexts for setting management objectives, and considering longer term planning. Where appropriate, includes significance of survey work and data for international networks and global biodiversity/climate change assessments.

Assessment of data requirements & availability
A careful and considered critique of the data needed by PA managers faced with decision-making relevant to this topic and the methods available for data collection and monitoring. A consideration of the results that are, or will be, available for Lope NP and an illustration of how these results may help in decision-making, and their potential application to broader conservation management. Consider additional options for research that would benefit Lopé

Methods selection & generating

evidence-base for management

A critical analysis of how limitations in the field and time-bounds for decision making may affect the research approach and the management decisions taken, including practical, logistical, and financial trade-offs that affect the accuracy, precision and rapidity of gaining results. Consideration of how the various data collection and analysis methods might affect management decisions as a consequence of these trade-offs.

Recommendations

Considers how research results are provided and used and makes recommendations for how research could best support Lope NP in facing this topic in the future. Hints

You have to use a methodology that you have done in class. So it can be camera trap, measuring carbon in trunks, plants, etc.

Even fire management : It's a national park in gabon