Rapport final suivi ecologique - Impact monitoring of Forest ...

the guide reviews the sample surveys, tracking missions, the monitoring of animalmovements, the animals visiting particular sites, etc. The main information on each group ofparameters are summed up in a table and at the end, they are summarized into a larger table.The geographical information system is presented at the end as a powerful tool for managingall these data collected from ecological monitoring.Since many observers believe ecological monitoring is quite costly, it is necessary toselect strategic parameters to follow in a bid to set up a simple and less costly system. Theorganisation of the implementation strategy for the proposed system highlights the mainstages which include: putting in place necessary resources, tailoring the methodologicalguide, the implementing the system on the sites including data collection and finally,maximizing results. Ecological monitoring should be spread to cover all protected areasbeginning from a pilot phase which enables to boost others thanks to the Monitoring feedbackand to compare protected areas both in terms of biodiversity and pressures being put onthem, and in terms of effective management.The document’s last chapter comprises the conclusion and recommendations. It canbe noticed that the document comprises significant methodological achievements which, ifadopted by the various conservation services, will require necessary efforts and resources.Training, equipment and functioning are the main components of these resources, in a wellestablishedpartnership. These elements are revisited as a whole in the recommendationssection, with emphasis placed on the need to conserve and to better value existing capacitiesat MINFOF while improving on the management of personnel postings in protected areas.The other recommendations stress on ecological monitoring units to be set up within theframework of the PSFE• The setting up of a central coordination unit to be trained, equipped and lodged in theDepartment of Wildlife and Protected Areas;• Choice of pilot sites with adequate equipment, appropriate computer programs andcommunication facilities linking other conservation sites;• Strengthening other protected areas for a minimum of intervention.xiii