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Migratory Landbirds Conservation in Sinaloan TDF This project will be carried out on 11,730 acres of two agrarian units on the slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Project objectives are to ensure long-term conservation of birds and habitats by involving landowners in conservation actions, and implementing a monitoring program to determine the status and trends of bird populations and define sites on which to focus conservation and management efforts.
SECURING CONNECTIVITY FOR JAGUARS IN STRATEGIC REGIONS OF SONORA AND SINALOA THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO MITIGATE SITE SPECIFIC SOURCES OF MORTALITY AND SPECIFIC BARRIERS TO JAGUAR MOVEMENT AND DISPERSAL WITHIN AND INTO SONORA THAT CURRENTLY IMPEDE RANGE WIDE RECOVERY FOR JAGUARS IN NORTH AMERICA AND REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF HUMAN JAGUAR CONFLICTS IN THE PROJECT AREA. .BY IDENTIFYING AND THEN ADDRESSING WILDLIFE MORTALITY HOTSPOTS ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS THAT CUT ACROSS JAGUAR HABITAT AND MOVEMENT CORRIDORS, THE PROJECT WILL CREATE A CONNECTED NETWORK OF LANDS THROUGH WHICH JAGUARS (AND THEIR PREY) CAN ROAM WITHOUT THE RISK OF WILDLIFE VEHICLE COLLISION, WHICH IS A SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF MORTALITY. TO ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES, WILDLANDS NETWORK AND PARTNERS WILL (1) IDENTIFY ROAD MORTALITY HOTSPOTS USING ROADKILL DATA (2) ANALYZE JAGUAR, PROXIES FOR JAGUAR (INCLUDING OCELOTS AND COUGARS), AND JAGUAR PREY MOVEMENT PATTERNS NEAR TARGET STRETCHES OF HIGHWAYS AND ON BRIDGES AND CULVERTS, INCLUDING PREVIOUSLY ADAPTED INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH CAMERA TRAP RESEARCH (3) WORK WITH PARTNERS TO ADVOCATE MITIGATION MEASURES, TO INCLUDE WILDLIFE UNDERPASSES OR OVERPASSES, APPROPRIATE FOR EACH HOTSPOT (4) ENGAGE LOCAL COMMUNITIES, FEDERAL AND STATE TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS, AT EACH STEP OF THE PROCESS TO GAIN POLITICAL BUY IN AND SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION (5) BRING TOGETHER JAGUAR CONSERVATION PRACT
Wildlife Without Borders-Western Hemisphere This project seeks to equip peasant farmers from all over Mexico with the knowledge and skills necessary to sustainably harvest wild agave plants (Agave cupreata) as a non-timber forest product while generating an alternative and sustainable source of income for their families. Through this grant the proponent will: 1) organize a national meeting for agave growers and mezcal producers to exchange experiences and agree on common conservation and sustainable management strategies of the species; 2) implement 2 workshops on monitoring, data analysis, and sustainable production of wild agave plants for peasant farmers in Guerrero; 3) perform 2 exchange of experiences visits among the mezcal producing communities of the states of Guerrero and Jalisco; 4) perform community participatory data collection and monitoring activities of flora and fauna in the Acateyahualco Region of Guerrero; 5) perform a community participatory diagnostic and develop best management practices to diminish the impact of cattle grazing in the populations of wild agave plants; 6) organize a participatory diagnostic workshop on the management , use and extraction of wild agave plants with representatives of 16 mezcal producing communities from La Joya Region of Guerrero; and 7) build 3 demonstrative parcels to determine the best harvesting and restoration techniques for agave plants.
Marine Turtles ConservationFund-Species Conservation Grant Conservation of the Japanese-nesting loggerhead turtle: mortality assessment and outreach at the BCS Mxico juvenile foraging area
EVALUATION OF THE REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF THE KEMPS RIDLEY SEA TURTLE AT RANCHO NUEVO, MEXICO: IMPLICATIONS FOR CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY The intent of this project is to assess nesting beach management practices, predator threats to nests to inform and improve management practices and enhance population recovery. Activities include: (1) assess sex ratios in hatchery and in situ nests; (2) assess hatching fitness from hatchery and in situ nests; (3) assess arribada nesting events using drones; and (4) assess predator threats to in situ nests.
NATL STRAT CONS SHOREBIRDS P III The project will: 1) strengthen institutional capacities in the Northern and Central Plateau and the State of Chiapas by training experts who will be responsible for implementing the monitoring protocol that will generate the basic information necessary to support decision-making concerning management and conservation of shorebirds; 2) establish a monitoring network that generates systematized information over time on the abundance and composition of species, by using a standard monitoring protocol and information on the habitat quality at priority and potential sites; and, 3) generate the information that will support decisions concerning conservation and management of shorebirds and their habitats which will support future exercises in prioritization that lead to specific actions for the conservation of the wetlands utilized by shorebirds in the long term.
ENHANCEMENT OF WINTERING HABITAT FOR WAT The uncontrolled growth of shrimp farms along the northern Pacific coast of Mexico, a priority region for shorebirds and waterfowl, is the main threat to the coastal wetlands. In collaboration with a shrimp farm, this project will enhance the hydrology of 941 acres of coastal wetland and enhance 212 intertidal acres. It will protect 1,344 acres for 15 years through conservation and wildlife management agreements. It also will collect data on habitat quality and educate local teachers, rural communities, fishing cooperatives and representatives of the shrimp farm industry about the importance of coastal wetlands for fisheries.
Conservation of Endangered Tropical Tree Species through the Restoration and Rehabilitation of Community Forest Reserves and other Degrated Areas along the the Calakmul-Sian Ka'an Biological Corridor of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico To promote habitat connectivity along the corridor connecting the Calakmul - Balam Cax Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserves, through the restoration of existing community forest reserves.
Wildlife Without Borders-Western Hemisphere The purpose of this project is to implement a replicable model of environmental education that increases the number of schools, teachers, students, and community members that will become long-term stewards of their local environment in Baja California. The Smart Schools Program model offers a well-defined, step-by-step process for schools to create sustainable, environmentally friendly changes in the day-to-day running of the school, and helps local schools to fulfill their mandate to teach environmental education. Through this grant the Recipient will: 1) conduct a Smart Schools training for 40 teachers from the faculties of existing Smart Schools; 2) adapt the existing PROBEA curriculum Tell Me about the Watershed for the high school level, 3) re-introduce the Ocean Oasis curriculum in Baja California through the Smart Schools program, 4) train 4-6 PROBEA facilitators to present the Tell Me about the Watershed, and the Ocean Oasis workshops; 5) train at least 40 teachers in two environmental training workshops based on the Tell Me about the Watershed curriculum; 6) train at least 20 teachers in the Ocean Oasis curriculum so they in turn can train their school communities; and 7) distribute 10 Ocean Oasis kits to participant schools.
SAVING VALLES CENTRALES: SECURING GRASSLANDS CONNECTIVITY Grasslands provide important habitat for several species of neotropical migratory birds, such as Bairds sparrow, lark bunting and Spragues pipit. In Valles Centrales of Chihuahua, Mexico, grasslands are being converted to croplands at a high rate. This project will prevent further grassland loss by creating three private reserves of nearly 30,000 acres dedicated to sustainable cattle ranching...
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Training on management of conflicts between carnivores and human activities in northeastern Mexico
Implementing Golden-cheeked Warbler Conservation Plan in Chiapas I PP This project focuses on reducing pressure on habitats for the Golden-cheeked Warbler due to illegal logging and deforestation in the Highlands of Chiapas Region. This region has one of the most abundant wintering populations of the species in Mexico. Using grant and match dollars, project partners will involve local communities and governments in developing forest demonstration models for sustainable management practices. A regional strategy for reducing deforestation and an education program for teachers and children will also be developed. Additionally, partners will study habitat use analysis for the Golden-cheeked Warbler and provide recommendations to forest managers to benefit the species.
LAND CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT FOR MIGRA This project will: 1) Acquire in perpetuity 263.94 acres/106.81 hectares that will be added to the Zapotal Conservation Area. 2) Manage habitat in Ra Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yum Balam reserve and Zapotal Conservation Area to mitigate forest fires, strengthen coastal ecosystem services, and promote positive effects for birds on the landscape. 3) Conduct experimental fire management activities that will help in developing a program of prescribed burns. 4) Monitor birds to evaluate the recovery of ecosystem services. 5) Raise local awareness about fire management and bird conservation through training workshops, outreach and community monitoring.
PROTECCION DE HABITATS CRITICOS PARA LAS The virgin cloud forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico have been reduced by 99% over their original distribution and the dry forests by 70%. This project will strengthen conservation of these forests, which host 350 species of birds, including 139 species of neotropical migrants. This project will continue managing 237,000 hectares of communally owned lands, and continue to monitor and manage the 100,000-hectare ecological easement within these lands. It will also obtain a Payment for Ecological Services agreement over 5,000 hectares and implement soil and water management measures in that area; and complete a 10-year sustainable forestry plan for the 137,000 hectares...Species that will benefit include: painted bunting, elf owl, costas hummingbird, calliope hummingbird, rufous hummingbird, Allen's hummingbird, olive-sided flycatcher, Bells vireo, blue-winged warbler, Brewers sparrow, black-chinned sparrow, varied bunting, Colima warbler and Grace's warbler...
ENHANCEMENT OF KEY HABITATS FOR WATERFOW The Laguna Madre in northeastern Mexico provides habitat for Piping plover, Redhead duck, Northern Pintail, Blue-winged Teal, Wilson's Plover and many other waterfowl and shorebirds. The project will protect 11,493 acres on private lands through a 15-year conservation agreement and will work toward establishing permanent protection for 12,567 acres in Laguna Mar Negro and 3,793 acres in the south of Laguna Madre. It will enhance 5,972 acres through the construction of a levee and spillway and the repair of sewers, and reforest 247 acres of mangroves. It will also place containment barriers on islands to reduce soil loss; conduct technical justification and environmental impact studies; monitor waterfowl; train community guards; and develop a management plan for the private land placed under protection.
Viviendo con Felinos: Community and Conservation Living with Felines The purpose of this project is to extend protections for jaguars and other felines on ranches surrounding the 55,000-acre Northern Jaguar Reserve in Sahuaripa, Sonora. Living with Jaguars works closely with ranchers to minimize human-wildlife conflicts, poaching, and restore essential wildlife habitat for the areas four large felines jaguar, ocelot, mountain lion, and bobcat. Project activities include: 1) assist ranchers with restoration, water conservation, and water sanitation projects; 2) engage local youth in activities that connect them with nature; 3) training a local wildlands firefighting crew and helping create a position for a livestock depredation insurance inspector; 4) increase local involvement by teaching vaqueros camera maintenance; 5) train volunteers on how to monitor wildlife corridors along Mexico Highway 2; 6) establish an environmental monitoring committee in conjunction with PROCODES, and 7) achieve the official designation of the Northern Jaguar Reserve as a Flora and Fauna Protected Area.
Proteccin del venado bura endmico de Isla Cedros mediante la erradicacin de perro feral The purpose of this project is to support the conservation and restoration of the species and ecosystems of Cedros Island by eradicating feral dogs and changing peoples practice of introducing invasive species to this unique place. This project intends to protect the endemic mule deer by reducing the impacts of predation by feral dogs. Specific activities include: (1) overflying of the island to estimate population size and distribution of feral dogs and mule deer; (2) eradication of feral dogs and sterilization of domestic dogs owned by the local communities; (3) planning and implementation of an outreach and awareness campaign for the local community; (4) a participative workshop for the local community members to develop a joint strategy to prevent the introduction of exotic species (biosecurity) to the island, particularly of domestic dogs and cats; and (5) development of a mule deer management plan.
Conservation Of Chihuahuan Desert Short The Spragueis Pipit (Anthus spragueii) and the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) are considered two priority ..species for conservation in North America, due to the fact that the short grasslands that they depend upon are ..highly threatened. Pronatura Noreste, A.C. has organized and coordinated with different universities, government ..sectors, private organizations to implement deliberative workshops to preserve grasslands and species that are of ..binational interest, and as a result of this effort have successfully published the Business plan to conserve the ..wintering grounds of the Spragues Pipit (SPPI) that was created during the V Partners in Flight reunion, and also..The conservation Plan for the Mountain Plover (MOPL). According to these plans, the GPCA El Tokio stocks ..8.3% of the MOPL world population and its a habitat with the highest density of SPPI (8.6 ind./km2). On the other ..hand, the GPCA Mapim was recognized during 2009 as the most important GPCA for housing 900-1000 grasslands ..birds by km2.....Through this project partners seek to continue the implementation of conservation actions, enhancement, management ..and restoration of the short grasslands in the Chihuahuan Desert which favor the presence of SPPI and MOPL. This ..will be achieved by protecting lands through a Private Conservation Reserve agreement, the management of two ..federal NPA with a volunteering approach; the soil restoration through conservation works, sustainable livestock ..management and the establishment of a sustainable goats livestock model.
Acquisition Of Critical Habitat For Waterfowl & Shorebirds, Santa Maria Bay II Acquisition of 2200 acres of bird habitat
Habitat Protection for Mig. Birds in Banhia Magdalena-Almejas Wtlnd Complex III Grantee will protect 1235 acres of critical habitat; continue Brant monitoring; and provide environmental education & outreach for 2000 people.
Development of capacities for nat. res. Management and strengthening of the social organization for the Chiapas' network of voluntary reserves (RENACH). This project aims at consolidating the first legally established network of private and communal reserves in Mexico. Pronatura Sur, AC will develop the management, governance, and decision-making capacities amongst the network members to successfully conserve 5,906 hectares, of both private and communal lands in Chiapas, Mexico. Project objectives are: 1) 25 reserve owners are trained on biological and physical data collection methods, enhanced communication skills, and collaborative work skills; 2) development of a database with the physical boundaries, zoning and basic biological information of all the lands integrating the network; 3) produce maps of the land use and biological characteristics of each reserve as a management and decision-making tool; 4) coordinate one exchange of experiences visit; and 5) implement the Transition to a Sustainable Living workshop, where participants will make decisions in terms of future conservation mechanisms and management strategies that they will follow as a group.
CONSERVATION OF SHOREBIRDS & WATERFOWL I The coastal wetlands of the State of Sinaloa are affected by agrochemical pollution, direct human disturbance, habitat destruction or fragmentation due to aquaculture developments, deforestation, change in hydrological regimes, and climate change. To support shorebird and waterfowl conservation, this project includes a variety of actions in five coastal wetlands. ..(1) Protection: a) Promotion of a conservation agreement for 1,235 acres of critical habitat in Baha de Ceuta. b) Integration of the Navolato Municipality Land Use Plan. C) Update of the Ramsar site technical sheet for Baha Santa Mara. ..(2) Management of protected properties: a) Integration of the Management Plan for the Playa Ceuta Lagoon System. b) Installation of habitat management signs in Playa Ceuta. c) Environmental and ecological assessment of the Playa Ceuta Sanctuary. d) Monitoring of and capacity building for tracts owned by Pronatura Noroeste in Santa Mara Bay, covering 5,550.09 acres. ..(3) Infrastructure development: a) Installation of three MOTUS stations. b) Bi-annual monitoring of shorebird and waterfowl populations in the five wetlands. ..(4) Training: a) Training of instructors, park rangers and community promoters in shorebird, waterfowl and wetland conservation and monitoring techniques. b) Training of tour operators in birding tourism techniques...
INTEGRATED CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN TH This project will: 1) Restore (1,319 hectares/3,257.93 acres) of seasonal wetlands as migratory..waterfowl and shorebird habitat in a previously protected area by (a) reducing sedimentation and..eutrophication through soil conservation techniques in the middle watershed, (b) cleaning and..desilting seasonal streams and channels, and (c) building containers for solid waste disposal. 2)..Enhance water quality on (103 hectares/254.41 acres) through the construction and rehabilitation of..sewage systems and an artificial wetland for wastewater treatment and the installation of 100 dry..toilets and 20 biodigesters. 3) Survey habitat use by waterfowl and shorebirds and monitor habitat..productivity. 4) Train 200 teachers and educate 2,000 students in environmental topics, train 100..farmers in alternative farming and ranching techniques, and conduct outreach to surrounding local..communities..
Communities Protecting Flora and Fauna in Oaxaca This project focuses on conservation and sustainable management of critical neotropical migratory bird forest habitat, with a long-term goal of adding an additional 28,800 acres to 139,000 acres already certified as Community Conservation Areas. Grant and match funds will be used to place 9,120 acres under conservation.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO COMBAT SEA CUCUMBER POACHING AND TRAFFICKING IN YUCATAN, MEXICO: APPLYING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE TO PLACE-BASED MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT Reduce illegal harvesting of wildlife; 2) increase field missions to detect, deter, and prosecute illegal activities; and 3) disrupt illegal trade networks through innovative place-based solutions developed by community members themselves. This project draws on a strong foundation of knowledge in wildlife crime and connections with stakeholders built from long-term research on sea cucumber governance and trade in Yucatn by the project leaders.
Recovery of Native Tropical Rain Forest Species by Local Communities, State of Veracruz. The scarlet macaw is one of the most emblematic and representative species of the tropical rain forests of the Americas. Unfortunately, habitat loss and trapping of chicks for the domestic and international illegal trade are driving the species to the extinction. Since 2013, Bosque Antiguo, AC has been working on the reintroduction of the scarlet macaw in Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve (LTBR) with a twofold goal: to establish a self-sustaining population of 500 scarlet macaws and to restore the LTBR forests lost to decades of deforestation and unsustainable use of its natural resources. Through this grant, Bosque Antiguo, AC will: 1) establish a new release site in one of the community owned natural reserves around LTBR; 2) successfully reintroduce to the wild 50 scarlet macaws; 3) establish a Scarlet Macaw Community Monitoring Network; and 4) implement reforestation and agroforestry activities to improve the quality of the species habitat. Project products include: construction of a mobile aviary, installation of 16 artificial nesting boxes, 4 community members trained in tree climbing techniques, a cooperation agreement for the protection and monitoring of the species, production of 20,000 native trees seedlings; and reforestation of 50 hectares around existing ecological corridors.
From reintroduction to sustainability: building a California condor population in Baja Mexico less.dependent on human intervention Since 1999, the Zoological Society of San Diego has been working with Mexican partners to have a secure, stable condor population in Baja California, Mexico relatively free of dependence on human intervention and ongoing management. Today, there are 33 free-flying condors resulting from this bi-national effort and species recovery seems within reach. The long-term future of the program will require that the condors are gradually weaned off of human subsidies and intensive management and that the Mexican partner NGOs and government build capacity to assume greater responsibilities for the management of the program. Through this grant the Recipient will: 1) continue to reintroduce condors to bring the numbers up to a population size that is sustainable genetically and demographically; 2) alter the supplemental feeding regime to encourage more natural foraging patterns so that condors can become more self-sufficient; 3) build capacity of Chapultepec Zoo and Espacios Naturales y Desarrollo Sustenable (ENDESU) to be better prepared to assume greater responsibility for program management; and 4) work with local communities to build awareness and change behavior to mitigate against human factors limiting condor recovery such as lead ammunition and microtrash.
CREATION OF THE COMMUNITY RESERVE OF CHINATU, CHIHUAHUA Partners will implement the following large-scale protection mechanisms: 1) Implementation of a mix of legal instruments to protect critical habitats for migratory birds, such as developing the Ejido Chinatu Forestry Management Plan (145,000 ha), zoning and segregation of forestry use in at least 30,000 hectares of forests with High Values for Conservation and strengthening the protection of segregated forests by negotiating an Ejido Reserve with ejido authorities. Partners will present a proposal before CONANP for this Ejido Reserve to be designated as a Voluntary Conservation Area, which can facilitate financing of conservation activities. 2) Restoration of 800 hectares through direct reforestation and soils conservation complementary works to recuperate the forest. 3) Building local capacities through training, environmental education, and increase awareness in key audiences for the conservation of forests.
Conservation of the leatherback turtle in the mexican pacific 2014-2015 The recipient will maintain and operate four turtle camps on the four primary leatherback nesting beaches to provide nightly patroling and protection of nesting females and nests, work with local communities to develop support for sea turtle conservation programs, and provide technical and logistical support for secondary leatherback nesting beaches.