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In this course the core focus is on developing and applying monitoring and evaluation procedures designed to serve several functions: a) successfully integrate into the broader management cycle, b) provide reliable knowledge about the achievement of conservation goals and objectives, c) guide adaptation when uncertainty is high, and d) create meaningful partnerships. Key topics covered in this course include: the purpose of monitoring and evaluation, monitoring and evaluation in the larger management process; matters of scale in the design; metric selection useful as sensitive indicators of change; establishing reference or benchmark conditions using multiple metrics; data acquisition, management and sharing arrangements; the adaptive use of findings in the face uncertainty and risk; enhancing collaborations and partnerships; citizen participation and engagement in the process; and communicating and reporting of monitoring and evaluation outcomes (short-term and long-term). Information and date from this course will help student prepare their Master’s final project.
NRS 541
