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Carolyn Enquist, Science & Applications Coordinator USA-National Phenology Network

Toward strategic climate-informed monitoring. Carolyn Enquist, Science & Applications Coordinator USA-National Phenology Network NMFWA 11 March 2014. Climate-Smart Conservation Cycle. “Unpacking” Monitoring. Helps guide adjustments in strategies and actions Evaluation of efficacy

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Carolyn Enquist, Science & Applications Coordinator USA-National Phenology Network

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  1. Toward strategic climate-informed monitoring Carolyn Enquist, Science & Applications Coordinator USA-National Phenology Network NMFWA 11 March 2014

  2. Climate-Smart Conservation Cycle

  3. “Unpacking” Monitoring • Helps guide adjustments in strategies and actions • Evaluation of efficacy • Helps provide context for understanding climate-related impacts and vulnerabilities in the context of adaptive management • Helps reduce uncertainty • Stein et al. “ClimateSmart Conservation Quick Guide” • (full document in prep.)

  4. “Unpacking” Monitoring Towards developing a Climate-informed Monitoring Plan as a key adaptation action to optimize investment in efforts Photo by Christy Wolf

  5. “Unpacking” Monitoring Evaluate and optimize existing efforts relative to climate-informed management goals & objectives; identify gaps & opportunities Photo by Christy Wolf

  6. The C-I monitoring cycle

  7. What to monitor? Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) —Pereira et al. 2013, Science

  8. An example Optimize Wildland Response Team Preparedness Regional Climate: warmer, drier, increased frequency of extreme weather events

  9. An example Optimize habitat for SW Willow Flycatcher Regional Climate: warmer, drier, increased frequency of extreme weather events

  10. “Adapt, improvise, and overcome.” ─ T.C. Cummings, Mind of a SEAL

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