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3: Principles
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🎥 3.1 Video: Principles Overview By Liane Fulford
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🌍 3.2 Scenario: “Do Something” Exercise By Liane Fulford
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🎮 3.3 Interactive Game: Focus on Impact By WildTeam Admin
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đź“Š 3.4 Vote! Favourite Principle By Liane Fulford
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🎯 3.5 Kahoot Quiz: Principles Overview By Liane Fulford
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đź’¬ 3.6 PMWC Principles: Relevant Articles By WildTeam Admin
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Ask WildTeam - Your Space to Get PMWC Questions Answered! By WildTeam Admin
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4: Roles
Yes, they should start to "Do Something", conduct meetings with various stakeholders and locals to do research. This can help the team to collect historical data on type of trees suitable for the area and they could also benefit from traditional knowledge.
Concordo contigo Lorna, adaptação do conhecimento tradicional pode ser uma boa maneira de envolver as comunidades locais na actividade, evitando assim possĂveis riscos ao longo do projecto
I think they should start the project to meet the 'Do Something' principle, despite information gaps. However they should also endeavour to 'Do no harm' so should ensure they do not plant any invasive species.Â
The project could flourish after understanding the diversity of previous species composition in that targeted area, but also find out why residents or from afar people opted to cut them down e.g., pros and cons, and work out to plant non invasive species that could still maintain the natural state of the landscape with minimal disturbances to and by humans around. Part of Community awareness, should be Free Prior Informed Consent regarding the proposed strategic plan and all level participatory approach, inclusivity in decision making and the in process involvement of local residents.
Yes, they can start the project by creating a plan. This plan should include liaising with the local community to understand the landscape clearly, the kind of trees available in the area, how this project can help, and which partners they can engage with for the success of the project.
 I completely agree with everyone saying we have to start. They should start the project but they really have to start by filling in the gaps of information which is finding out what trees where before for them to restore the area, and do no harm by planting the wrong species of trees in that area.Â
Yes, they should start the project but not yet the tree planting itself. It is crucial to know which tree species grow in that climate and on that soil. If the wrong tree species are planted the seedling will die, which means not only waste of funding and time but will also cause frustration among the staff and disappointment on the part of the community. Instead, it would be advisable to consult exerts or elders from the community to learn which tree sorts have been there before and which sort grow best under the given conditions. Involving the community also creates a sense of responsibility for the project.
I 100% agree with everyone that they should start the project. However, doing the research is very vital because planting. Understanding the local ecosystem and the native tree species that thrived for this area, considering factors like soil type, climate, and biodiversity. Consult the local ecologists, forest experts and engage the local community Their insights can guide your tree selection and planting methods. They can also begin with a small-scale tree project. Plant a variety of native trees in a test area to observe which species adapt best. Monitor their growth and health over a period. Based on the small tree results, they can adjust tree selection and planting methods. Once confident, the project can be expanded to cover larger areas.
I would not start the project until I have a detailed survey on flora, fauna, and all the insect life and wildlife in the area to be affected. The type of tree as well as root systems, what diseases it may be prone to and speed of growth must be taken into account since it's habit with growth and the above mentioned will and can impact negatively or positively on any other form of life in the area.Â
Yes, I a agree, start the project and fill in the knowledge gaps (native trees species) as you go. Could start with the community awareness project first. local knowledge can help them fill in the gaps too. Its better to start in case the area could be sold if not used or the project is completely forgotten and never starts.
There are various aspects of the project that they may be able to start before knowing which types of trees to plant, such as running their community awareness projects, acquiring necessary permits, completing any pending land surveys, and potentially even preparing the land for planting as they concurrently do the research necessary to identify and purchasethe right types of trees to plant.Â
Yes, but it is essential to know what the native trees in the area are and what would thrive, replenish, and support the existing biodiversity. Understanding why deforestation happens and how we could involve the local communities is essential. The same deforestation could happen without affecting all the stakeholders and reaching an agreement. Is the risk at an acceptable level?Â
Boa tarde.
Acho o primeiro passo a dar neste cenário Ă© traçar uma linha de base, baseado no levantamento socio cultural, faunĂstico e da flora da área em causa. a partir deste levantamento será possĂvel conhecer dados relevantes sobre o tipo de árvores, tecnicas de plantio ou restauração a utilizar.Â
I think all the principles should/can be applied to this project:
- Do something: immediately start involving the local communities - they will likely know which trees to plant;
- Focus on impact: establish well defined objectives from the start - how many trees to plant, which area to reforest; how much to reforest vs to supply local communities with their needs;
- Take responsability: make sure the project team includes people with varied skills (botanists, ecologists, social workers, etc.) and that their roles are well defined, so they can efficiently complete their jobs;
- Embrace the change: adopt an adaptive approach to adjust the project plan to the results that are being obtained;
- Do no harm: make sure to know exactly which species to plant; engage with local populations to find out why they need to cut the trees to make sure the project will not impact on their livelyhoods; communicate with them to define alternatives.
I agree with many of the responses that have already been submitted. The project team is clearly ready to get started, but step one is not purchase trees, and would not have been, even if they knew exactly which type of trees they wanted to purchase. The team can start with their community awareness project, which will provide important information on the types of trees that are valued locally, the reason trees were removed to begin with, and will start to garner local support for the project. Concurrently, the project staff can begin exploring community-recommended trees, native trees that may be included, non-native invasives to be avoided, and agricultural tree crops that may be valuable for the community. Part of the exploration will involve understanding when and where seedlings are available for purchase, how much they will cost (the team is bounded by their already defined budget), and how much space they have available compared to the space needed by the seedlings. As they start to narrow down the tree list and develop a plan, they may also hone the planting and management timeline, as some species may need to be planted in subsequent years after overstory species are established.Â
Yes the project should start. thereseveral other things that need to be done even before the decide the tree species. starting to prepare the site can also give clues on the trees species that was in that place and may consider them as a the sp[icies to plant.Â
As said previously, yes they should start by holding meetings with the resources they have and determine the course of action to take
Before starting, the project team should:
1. Conduct ecological research – Identify native tree species suited to the Atlas Mountains' climate and soil.
2. Consult local experts – Work with ecologists, botanists, and forestry specialists.
3. Engage the local community – Traditional knowledge can help select beneficial species.
4. Assess biodiversity impact – Ensure the trees support local wildlife and ecosystem functions.
Only after this research should they proceed with planting.
Yes, they can start by applying the "Do Something" principle by preparing the area for planting by removing any debris, verifying site access throughout the area and evaluating the total size of the area using GPS points to better calculate the number of saplings required to re-forest this landscape. In the meantime, adjacent areas can be surveyed for species, locals can be consulted, and historical data can be researched. It is important not to rush and cause more harm to the environment by planting invasive or non-native species
Yes, they should start by getting the information on what plants to grow, try to understand the environmental impacts of tree species under consideration, making sure they are indigenous so that there won't be any harm caused while trying to do something good. Research on rules and regulations applicable so that measures are put in place to ensure compliance.
While they should definitely not plant any trees yet, in order to start taking action they could hold meetings with the locals and ask them for their expertise in which plants would both thrive in the environment as well as not become a hindrance, or even better, help the community. They could also take trekking trips with local guides and ask them about the native trees and their uses in the local communities.
Yes, they should start by trying to fill the knowledge gap about the tree species while starting the community awareness activities. They should not start planting random tree species before they fill the gap, as this action may harm the environment, other wildlife or human, e.g planting invasive species or competitive species with the rest native flora.
Yes, they should start working with the community on awareness raising activities while collecting and propagating native tree seeds or doing the research to do so
No. Whilst I think "Do something" is an amazing principle, ensuring that heels are not dragged, in the case I think knowing the species of trees is of utmost importance. Not only could introducing the wrong tree mean they will not survive and, even worse, the wrong tree could do much more harm that good if it is an invasive species for instance.
Yes, they should. They should begin with the community awareness and in the process they will get to know the types of trees that do well and that can grow in the particular area.Â
Yes they should start the project. They can start on the community awareness aspect of the project while also taking the time to research and understand what types of trees belong in the Atlas Mountains. They can use the local community to help gain this insight as well.
Yes, they should indeed "Do Something" having an engagement with present stakeholders and the locals which is very essential to discuss the kind of trees that works well in that specific area. It is also important to know the climatic conditions in the same area. Another key important thing is who will be responsible for those trees to make sure they are doing well.