VCA Proposal for the Jama-Coaque Reserve

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Organization: Third Millennium Alliance (USA)/ Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque (Ecuador)
Project Name: Reforestation, Conservation, and Community Outreach in Coastal Ecuador
Proposed VCA: The Jama-Coaque Reserve
Location: Coastal Ecuador’s Pacific Forests: Province of Manabi, Ecuador.
Mission: To preserve the last remnants of coastal Ecuador's Pacific Forest and to empower local
communities to restore what has been lost
Vision: We envision a culture in which local communities recognize both the practical and
intrinsic benefits of forest stewardship and manage the land accordingly, creating both
economic and environmental sustainability in the region
Contact Person: Ryan L. Lynch, Executive Director; Jose Tamayo 1024 y Lizardo Garcia, Quito,
Ecuador; Phone: +593 98 732 5336; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.tmalliance.org
Project Overview: Named after the Pre-Incan Jama Coaque culture that inhabited the area, the
Jama-Coaque Reserve currently protects 411 hectares of tropical moist forest and premontane
cloud forest in one of the last major remnants of Pacific Equatorial Forest in the Tumbes-Chocó
transition zone along the coastal mountain range of northwest Ecuador. The region surrounding
the Reserve has seen one of the highest rates of deforestation in South America, with only 2%
of native forest cover remaining. The strategic location of the Reserve along the coastal Manabi
mountain range protects the headwaters of two major river systems, which provide water to
the community of Camarones and protect the habitats of a variety of rare, endemic, and
globally threatened species. To date, 255 species of birds (16 globally threatened), 41 species of
reptile (18 globally threatened), 27 species of amphibian (5 globally threatened, plus 3+ species
new to science), and 18 species of mammals (2 globally threatened) have been documented in
the Reserve. In 2005 the Reserve and the surrounding forests were designated as an Important
Bird Area (IBA EC010), and currently ranks third in avian diversity in Ecuador.
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) has been actively working hand-in-hand with the local
community of Camarones since 2007 on a variety of research, reforestation, conservation, and
outreach programs. With the ultimate goal of educating and empowering local people, TMA
employs Camarones community members, has opened the Reserve to small-scale eco-tourism
initiatives, and works with Camarones youth on a variety of conservation education projects.
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AREA CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 1. Map of Important Bird Area EC010 showing the Jama-Coaque Reserve, neighboring reserve Bosque Seco
Lalo Loor, and the variety of forest types in the area.
The Jama-Coaque Reserve is located at 0°06’24.5” S, 80°07’04.2” W. It is 411 hectares in size, is
situated in the Province of Manabi along the central coast of Ecuador just south of the equator,
and neighbors the community of Camarones. The Jama-Coaque Reserve also neighbors the 200
hectare coastal dry forest Reserve of Bosque Seco Lalo Loor which is managed by partner NGO
Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation. The Jama-Coaque Reserve protects one of the last
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remaining remnants of Pacific Coastal Forest in Ecuador and falls within the Critically
Endangered Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests / Northeastern Ecuador and
Southwestern Colombia Ecoregion. The altitudinal range of the Reserve is 250 to 700 m.a.s.l.
This altitudinal range provides protection for a variety of habitats and forest types (semideciduous, tropical moist, and pre-montane cloud forest), as well as a growing list of nationally
and internationally threatened species (i.e. grey-backed hawk (Leucopternis occidentalis), greycheeked parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera), White-fronted Capuchin monkey (Cebus albifrons
ssp. Aequatorialis), margay (Leopardus weidii), and the emerald glass frog (Cochranella mache)
(see Rapid Assessment Analysis). There is also evidence of pre-Incan settlements of the JamaCoaque culture in the region, which gives the Reserve its name. Within the Reserve there is a
research station that houses a team of national and international residents, who carry out a
variety of conservation and agro-forestry activities year-round. The Jama-Coaque Reserve also
has an eco-tourism trail that is open to visitors and local residents, with the goal of promoting
education and appreciation of Ecuador’s threatened coastal forests (see brochure at bottom).
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AREA MANAGER
3.1. Contact Details
Name
Contact
Position
Ryan L. Lynch
Address: Jose Tamayo 1024 y Lizardo Garcia, Quito, Ecuador
Phone: +593 98 732 5336
Email: [email protected]
Executive Director
Gerald F. Toth, III
Address: Guanguiltagua N37-152 Dept. 201, Quito, Ecuador
Phone: +593 98 575 2994
Email: [email protected]
Founder & Advisor
3.2. Summary Information
The Jama-Coaque Reserve is owned and managed by the non-profit organization Third
Millennium Alliance/ Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque, in partnership with the local community of
Camarones. Third Millennium Alliance is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization in the
United States and functions under the name Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque as a non-profit
foundation in Ecuador.
The mission of Third Millennium Alliance/ Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque is to preserve the last
remnants of Ecuador's coastal Pacific Forest and to empower local communities to restore what
has been lost. We envision a culture in which local communities recognize both the practical
and intrinsic benefits of forest stewardship and manage the land accordingly, creating both
economic and environmental sustainability in the region. This holistic approach ensures the
wellbeing of local peoples as well as well as the long-term success of our conservation
objectives.
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3.3. Management Structure
The management of the Jama-Coaque Reserve is carried out by a combination of active
research and data gathering, forest and wildlife conservation, reforestation projects, and
community education and sustainable development programs. All of the activities carried out
by Third Millennium Alliance/ Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque staff are done in partnership with
local peoples, national and international volunteers, local universities and researchers, local
organizations, and the Ecuadorian government.
3.4. Local and International Partners
The following is a list of active partners that assist with the protection and conservation of the
Jama-Coaque Reserve and the highly threatened coastal Pacific forests:
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Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation: manages the neighboring reserve of
Bosque Seco Lalo Loor, and collaborates on research and conservation activities in
the region.
The Biodiversity Group: has been carrying out reptile and amphibian population
surveys and species discoveries in the Jama-Coaque Reserve since 2009.
Amphibian Survival Alliance: provides international amphibian conservation
networking opportunities and acts as a press release outlet.
IUCN Small Purchase of Nature: has provided funds to expand and protect the
Jama-Coaque Reserve.
Good Nomad: runs volunteer-based eco-tourism in the Jama-Coaque Reserve,
which brings in funds to support our mission of conservation.
Socio-Bosque: Ecuadorian government forest conservation program that
encourages the ongoing protection of forest through financial support.
Birdlife International/ Aves y Conservación: collaborated with us on the creation of the
Camarones Important Bird Area (IBA) EC010.
EcoMinga: partner conservation non-profit in Ecuador that assists with large-scale
conservation concerns and legal status in Ecuador.
RAPID ASSESSMENT & ANALYSIS
4.1. Background
The Jama-Coaque Reserve falls within the Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena Biodiversity Hotspot, as
designated by Conservation International. The hotspot is characterized by an exceptionally high
forest variation; tropical dry forest, semi-deciduous forest, tropical moist forest, and premontane cloud forest can all be found within a distance of three km of the Jama-Coaque
Reserve. It is located in the transition zone between the Chocó and Tumbes Endemic Bird
Areas, which creates conditions for a remarkably high degree of biological endemism. A recent
study that looked at biological diversity and conservation zones in Ecuador highlighted the
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central coast of Ecuador in the province of Manabi, where the Jama-Coaque Reserve is located,
as one of the most critical conservation priorities in the country (see Additional Media at
bottom). High levels of species diversity combined with low levels of existing protection along
the central coast of Ecuador illustrate the critical conservation importance of the Jama-Coaque
Reserve, and the need for immediate action.
4.2. Biological description of the Jama-Coaque Reserve
The Jama-Coaque Reserve, together with the neighboring reserve of Bosque Seco Lalo Loor,
forms a significant part of IBA EC010, which has the third highest density of A1 bird species out
of the 107 IBAs in Ecuador. Our bird inventory has documented 255 species, including 16 A1
species and 21 endemic species. Seventeen of these species were found within just three km²
and are globally threatened; these include the grey-backed hawk (Leucopternis occidentalis),
the slaty becard (Pachyramphus spodiurus), and the grey-cheeked parakeet
(Brotogeris pyrrhoptera), each of which are listed as endangered by IUCN. Figure 1 below
highlights some of the rarest and most threatened species of bird that have been documented
in the Jama-Coaque Reserve by teams of researchers and volunteers.
THREATENED BIRDS
Common Name
Grey-backed Hawk
Slaty Becard
Grey-cheeked Parakeet
Ochraceous Attila
Rufous-headed Chachalaca
Red-masked Parakeet
Guayaquil Woodpecker
Orange-fronted Barbet
Scientific Name
Leucopternis occidentalis
Pachyramphus spodiurus
Brotogeris pyrrhoptera
Attila torridus
Ortalis erythroptera
Aratinga erythrogenys
Campephilus gayaquilensis
Capito squamatus
Status
Endangered
Endangered
Endangered
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Figure 2. Top eight threatened species of bird in the Jama-Coaque Reserve.
Beginning in 2009, and continuing to date, our partner organization The Biodiversity Group has
been collecting population data on the amphibian and reptile populations found within the
Jama-Coaque Reserve. To date, 27 species of amphibian and 41 species of reptile have been
documented in the Reserve, and at least four new species of frogs have been discovered in the
Reserve and are awaiting official description by The Biodiversity Group and their partners.
These new species are currently found nowhere else but the Jama-Coaque Reserve, and as a
result are likely highly threatened species. Figures 2 and 3 highlight some of the rarest and most
threatened species of amphibians and reptiles that have been documented in the Jama-Coaque
Reserve.
THREATENED AMPHIBIANS
Common Name
Emerald Glass Frog
Disc Robber Frog
Scientific Name
Cochranella mache
Pristimantis latidiscus
Status
Endangered
Vulnerable
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Awa Rocket-Frog
Coastal Ecuador Smoky Jungle Frog
Rana Nodriza De Machalilla
Engraved Rainfrog
Rio Lita Caecilian
Hyloxalus awa
Leptodactylus peritoaktites
Epipedobates machalilla
Pristimantis subsigillatus
Caecilia nigricans
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Figure 3. Threatened amphibians species found in the Jama-Coaque Reserve.
THREATENED REPTILES
Common Name
Brown Wood Turtle
Rhombifer Anadia
Rough Teiid
Boa constrictor
O’Shaughnessy’s Dwarf Iguana
Degenhardt’s Scorpion-eating Snake
Forest Flame Snake
Dumeril’s Coral Snake
First Anole
Fraser’s Anole
Andean Snail-eater
Scientific Name
Rhinoclemmys annulata
Anadia rhombifera
Echinosaura horrida
Boa constrictor
Enyalioides oshaugnessyi
Stenorrhina degenhardtii
Oxyrhopus petola
Micrurus dumerilii
Anolis princeps
Anolis fraseri
Dipsas andiana
Status
Endangered
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Figure 4. Threatened reptile species found in the Jama-Coaque Reserve.
The Jama-Coaque Reserve has been conducting a mammal inventory using camera traps since
2010. Despite the fact that the coast of Ecuador has one of the highest rates of deforestation in
South America, the Jama-Coaque Reserve houses an impressive list of medium and large-sized
mammals. The most threatened mammal we have documented in the Reserve is the
Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin monkey (Cebus albifrons ssp. aequatorialis), listed as
critically endangered by IUCN. Future genetic work with the individuals found within the JamaCoaque Reserve may lead to the elevation of the subspecies to a unique species. Our camera
trap study has also registered three species of wild cats, including margay (Leopardus weidii),
which is internationally listed as Near Threatened by IUCN. Many of the species found within
the Jama-Coaque Reserve listed as Least Concern by IUCN are in fact listed as Near Threatened
or Vulnerable within Ecuador. Figure 5 below highlights species of mammals documented in the
Jama-Coaque Reserve.
MAMMALS
Common Name
White-fronted capuchin monkey
Margay
Red brocket deer
Tayra
Kinkajou
Ocelot
Jaguarundi
Scientific Name
Cebus albifrons ssp. Aequatorialis
Leopardus wiedii
Mazama Americana
Eira Barbara
Potos flavus
Leopardus pardalis
Puma yagouaroundi
Status
Critically Endangered
Near Threatened
Data Deficient
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
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Western tamandua
White-nosed coati
Crab-eating raccoon
Browth-throated three-toed sloth
Hoffman’s two-toed sloth
Mantled howler monkey
Collared peccary
Spotted paca
Western agouti
Western wooly opposom
Nine-banded armadillo
Tamandua Mexicana
Nasua narica
Procyon cancrivorus
Bradypus variegatus
Choloepus hoffmanni
Alouatta palliate
Pecari tajacu
Cuniculus paca
Dasyprocta punctata chocoensis
Caluromys lanatus
Dasypus novemcinctus
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Figure 5. Small and medium-sized mammals documented in the Jama-Coaque Reserve.
The variety of forest types contained within the Jama-Coaque Reserve plays a vital role in the
survival of local wildlife as well as the wellbeing of local people. With only 2% of coastal forests
remaining in Ecuador, the climate has been drastically altered over the past few decades. The
coastal Pacific forests of Ecuador play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem and climatic
equilibrium. In areas where forests have been clear-cut for a variety of agricultural activities
and cattle ranching, the climate has continued to become more arid each year. The forests that
were once widespread along the coast of Ecuador were responsible for converting coastal
humidity and cloud cover into precipitation, feeding the complex system of rivers and streams,
which in turn supported the wellbeing of both animal and human life. The highest point in the
Reserve (Cerro Sagrado peak; 700 m) is almost never without cloud cover; this cloud cover
feeds the lower elevation forests within the Reserve as well as household and agricultural
activities carried out by the families of Camarones.
The variety of ecosystems in the Reserve is also extremely important for the protection and
conservation of wildlife populations and diversity. Of the three different ecosystems contained
with the Reserve, the cloud forest ecosystem is one of the most unique, beautiful, yet
threatened ecosystems in the world. The isolation of mid-elevation forested peaks along the
coast act as islands of biodiversity, where high levels of species diversity and endemism occur.
Many of the most interesting species of birds and amphibians catalogued in the Reserve have
been documented solely within the cloud forest habitat, where climatic conditions are different
from any other area within the Reserve. Three potentially new species of frog and salamander
have been documented in the cloud forests surrounding the Cerro Sagrado peak. With further
and more rigorous scientific investigation taking place in the Reserve more new and rare
species will surely turn up within the cloud forests.
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4.3. SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths
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One of the last and largest remnants of coastal Pacific forest in Ecuador, protecting
semi-deciduous forest, tropical moist forest, and pre-montane cloud forest.
Declared an Important Bird Area (EC010) by Birdlife International.
High levels of biodiversity and endemism with comprehensive species lists compiled for
birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
Year-round wildlife population monitoring programs run by teams of locals, volunteers,
and national and international researchers.
Community engagement through conservation-related activities and job creation.
Ongoing large-scale reforestation and agro-forestry projects.
Small-scale sustainable agroforestry farm for the production of food on-site.
Weaknesses
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Variable year-to-year revenue stream limits program consistency and organizational
growth. A loss or decrease in funding means we are unable to offer employment and
training to interested locals, including potential park rangers, or lead community
outreach projects, i.e. youth environmental education initiatives.
Limited lodging infrastructure creates difficulties in meeting the rising demand of
researchers, interns, and eco-tourists within the Jama-Coaque Reserve. Without enough
space to to accommodate all interested in working within the Reserve, we limit the
potential for scientific research and revenue gained from educational and eco-tourism
activities.
Remote location and poor road conditions limit access and availability to educational
and research programs.
Limited availability and funding of research equipment (i.e. weather stations, GPS units,
cameras) hinders our ability to collect important biological and environmental data.
Food production on site does not yet sufficiently support on-site staff, meaning that
food must be brought in from town, 25 km away.
Eco-tourism trail and local guides need more attention, training, and guidance in order
to support the organization rather than drain resources.
Opportunities
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TMA and fellow conservation organizations and protected forests in the surrounding
area are currently discussing joining forces to develop a large-scale wildlife corridor. If
successful, such a project would increase the regional forest connectivity from
approximately four kilometers to close to 40 kilometers.
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Growth of our organization has allowed us to bring on additional and more experienced
staff. With a larger and more specialized team we will be able to strengthen our
permaculture/ agro-forestry work as well as our research and conservation initiatives.
With access to food, lodging, and specialized training courses available in the JamaCoaque Reserve, new partnerships with national and international researchers and
universities will be possible. Such work will result in more recognition, support, as well
as develop our impact on regional conservation.
With the surrounding region quickly developing there is a great opportunity to connect
with a larger number of individuals. This increase in recognition can lead to a larger
educational impact as well as act as a potential source of eco-tourism income.
Threats
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Rapid and widespread deforestation caused largely by agricultural activities threatens
the forests in and around the Jama-Coaque Reserve. These activities have resulted in
the loss of 98% of coastal forests that supported a diversity of wildlife, natural
resources, and climatic stability. Options for Reserve expansion in the future are quickly
diminishing, due to the ongoing agriculturally motivated activities conducted by
neighboring landowners.
The ongoing threat of illegal hunting within the Reserve and nearby forests impend the
long-term survival of threatened species, including those of severely diminished
populations (three species of feline, two species of monkey, and the Red Brocket Deer).
A rapidly growing real estate market along the central coast of Ecuador will likely
translate into a larger human population, and thus a larger and more destructive
ecological impact. The influx and popularity in buying property in the region will also
likely result in higher property values, thus making it more difficult for TMA to increase
the size of the Reserve and expand our conservation efforts in an area that needs
significantly higher levels of protection.
Global and local climate changes are quickly resulting in the desertification and aridity of
the region. This climatic change threatens not only the wellbeing of human populations
in the area, but also the long-term welfare of wildlife, and the stability of the remaining
forests in the region.
Government programs that incentivize agricultural growth may lead to additional rapid
deforestation of the region. Starting in the 1930s, colonization of the region was
encouraged by the national government through incentive programs. The three-step
pattern of exploitation began with selective logging, then moved on to slash-and-burn
agriculture, and then on to the ultimate goal of widespread cattle pasture. After more
than 70 years of this type of exploitation, the national government began aggressively
promoting the cultivation of monoculture balsa wood plantations in 2009. The result
was widespread deforestation in order to make room for the national Balsa Wood
program. Today, the national government continues to develop similar agricultural
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incentive-based programs, although they have recently taken steps to promote forest
conservation by private landowners.
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EXPECTED CONSERVATION OUTCOMES
The development and implementation of an Area Management Plan will result in a number of
important conservation outcomes for TMA and the Jama-Coaque Reserve. These include:
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Ecosystem protection and conservation
o Development of a stronger framework for the effective protection and
management of coastal forests within the Jama-Coaque Reserve
o A more efficient operations management system to actively monitor changes in
forest status, threats, and conservation opportunities
o Expansion of Reserve conservation activities into neighboring forested properties
in need of immediate attention and protection
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Wildlife research, monitoring, and conservation
o Enhanced monitoring and protection of important rare and threatened species’
populations
o Increased knowledge and understanding of the biological communities present in
the Jama-Coaque Reserve, and their conservation status
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Scientific growth and recognition
o Structure and organization of the existing scientific research program (i.e.
objectives, questions, and conservation impacts)
o The publication of scientific research conducted at the Reserve, highlighting the
uniqueness of the region’s biodiversity and its conservational importance
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Agro-forestry/ Permaculture growth and development
o Continued growth and structuring of Agro-forestry and Permaculture program
attracts more skilled researchers and volunteers
o Increased food production, supporting on-site staff and diminishing the amount
of energy and funding necessary to nourish field staff and guests
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Reforestation
o Already planted native tree species continue to grow and shade out non-native
grasses and new trees are planted in pasture lands owned by the organization
o Reforestation of pasture lands on the border of the Reserve lead to increased
biodiversity and the return of wildlife
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o Local community participation in sustainable Agro-forestry project influences
changes in unsustainable monoculture practices
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Community program development, growth, and support
o Greater public awareness and understanding of the site’s important biodiversity
value
o Increased job creation for locals via sustainable Agro-forestry and Eco-tourism
initiatives
o Environmental education projects with the local youth increases their
environmental and conservation knowledge and interest
WORK PLAN FOR REGISTERING THE AREA
6.1. Baseline Research Studies
Building on existing biological databases, the coming year will involve a more in-depth analysis
of biodiversity and conservation focal points in the Jama-Coaque Reserve. Areas that lack solid
baseline data will be addressed by existing staff, institutional partners, and contracted experts.
Baseline biological data for all taxa found within the Reserve will be used as an integral
component in the design of the Area Management Plan. Specific focal points for the coming
year will involve the following:
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Compilation of species list for common flora species, with specific focus on woody,
useful, and globally threatened species
Develop more detailed spatial maps of current forest conditions (i.e. pasture, secondary
forest, primary forest) and forest types (i.e. dry forest, tropical moist forest, premontane
cloud forest) within the Reserve
Assess changes in biological communities throughout the year (wet season vs. dry
season)
Monitor climatic conditions (temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, etc) in various
locations (moist forest & cloud forest) within the Reserve using advanced weather
stations
Assess current stakeholders and their involvement in ongoing social and conservation
projects within the Reserve and local community of Camarones
6.2. Design & Structure of Area Management Plan
The development of the Area Management Plan will be based on the Adaptive Management
framework used by management agencies worldwide. Adaptive Management provides many
advantages to linear management systems, as it explicitly addresses the importance of active
and constant resource monitoring in the formulation and alteration of management strategies.
This flexible adaptive framework allows management teams to adapt management activities to
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both negative and positive observed responses in nature. In compliment with the Adaptive
Management framework, the Area Management Plan will be designed using the principles laid
out by the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation, developed by Conservation
Measures Partnership.
The specific steps that structure the design of the Area Management Plan include:
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Defining the management problems, objectives, gaps, indicators, potential solutions,
and predicted outcomes
Evaluating management options, plan management protocol, and analysis
techniques
Following the management plan and actively documenting changes
Monitoring management plan effectiveness
Adjusting management decisions and policies as needed
As part of the Area Management Plan the above framework will be used to address five key
project themes in the Jama-Coaque Reserve:
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Ecosystem health and conservation
Biological community health and conservation
Ecosystem restoration and reforestation
Agro-forestry and permaculture activities
Community and stakeholder relationships
6.1 Structure Institutional Partnerships
The following year will provide an opportunity to strengthen existing institutional partnerships
and develop new partnerships with both national and international organizations, companies,
and government agencies that share our conservation principles and objectives. The aims and
desired outcomes for each partnership will be formalized through the signing of mutual
agreements. Specific activities that will be conducted to strengthen our institutional
partnerships include the following:
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Develop specific agreements with existing partners (see partners list above) and discuss
desired outcomes for each partnership
Reach out to new institutional partners along the coast of Ecuador and in the capital city
of Quito. Potential partners include local universities, local conservation and education
non-profits, and management teams from protected areas within the region
Establish contact and working relationships with international universities interested in
partnering with the Jama-Coaque Reserve as a potential study-abroad research site
Advertise and reach out to individual national and international biological researchers
who may be interested in using the Jama-Coaque Reserve as a research site
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6.2. Proposed Budget
The Jama-Coaque Reserve carries out active year-round conservation and research activities
with a team of staff, researchers, interns, students, and eco-tourists. Funding for these
activities comes from a variety of sources, including: donations, grants, internship dues, ecotourism fees, government programs, and private backers. Ongoing efforts are being made to
attract additional private donors and financial backers. With additional assistance from donors
and international organizations, we hope to build a strong endowment fund that will allow us
to continue our steady growth and meet each of the expected conservation goals mentioned
above. An estimate of the financial assistance we require in order to complete our Area
Management Plan within the year can be found below:
Third Millennium Alliance/ Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque VCA Budget
BUDGET
Amount (USD)
Q1
Q2
Q3
X
X
X
X
X
Q4
1. Baseline Research Studies
Biological population studies/ monitoring
Research consultants
Workshops/ meetings
Research and operating equipment
$7,500.00
$10,000.00
$3,500.00
$12,000.00
Evaluation/ analysis
X
X
X
$5,000.00
X
Subtotal 1
X
$38,000.00
2. Design of Management Plan
Planning and development
Economic/ Socio-economic evaluation
$8,000.00
$6,000.00
Market analysis and business plan
Consultant fees
$8,000.00
$3,000.00
Running costs
$8,000.00
X
X
X
Subtotal 2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
$33,000.00
3. Operating & Management Expenses
Staff
Other materials and inputs
$24,000.00
$2,500.00
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X
X
X
X
X
Transport
$2,500.00
X
X
X
X
Contingencies
$2,500.00
X
X
X
X
Subtotal 3
$31,500.00
TOTAL
$102,500.00
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7.
PHOTOS
Typical Landscape: View of premontane cloud forest within the Jama-Coaque Reserve
Typical Plant: Base of large Ficus tree
Typical Animal: Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
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Structure: Jama-Coaque Reserve Research and Education Center
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Eco-Tourism Brochure: Jama-Coaque Reserve Eco-Trail
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7.2.
Additional Media
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Global Forest Watch provides an interactive map of global forest change between
the years of 2001 and 2013. When analyzing Ecuador you find that approximately
534,391 Ha of forests have been lost in the country between 2001 and 2013.
Roughly 57% of this loss came from coastal forests, and a shocking 35% of the
countries deforestation came solely from the northwest coast, where the JamaCoaque Reserve is located. To view details please visit Global Forest Watch website:
Global Forest Watch Website
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Video summary of the work conducted by Third Millennium Alliance/ Grupo
Ecológico Jama-Coaque in the Jama-Coaque Reserve available here:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzlqmcIuxNg
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_2_Gi-Wx0I
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Photo Gallery from the Jama-Coaque Reserve: http://tmalliance.org/gallery/
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Recent publication that highlights the dire conservation status and immediate
conservation attention that the central coast of Ecuador warrants:
Lessmann, J., Munoz, J., & E. Bonaccorso. 2014. Maximizing species conservation
in continental Ecuador: a case of systematic conservation planning for biodiverse
regions. Ecology and Evolution.
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LETTER OF SUPPORT
A Letter of Support written by Dr. Paul S. Hamilton, Executive Director of the non-profit
The Biodiversity Group is attached to this proposal.
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