Develop a monitoring plan

Implementing CBMP monitoring plans at a field station requires that a monitoring plan is in place which it is recommended should address the following:

• Questions and objectives to be addressed
• Conceptual ecosystem models based on the questions and the species in your area
• Suite of chosen indicator/ FEC´s, based on the above 2 bullet points
• List of attributes and parameters to monitor
• Description and map of geographical area and the nature
• Description of baseline conditions (reference conditions)
• Description of monitoring methods and basic protocols to use
• Frequency of and responsibility for monitoring
• Frequency of and parties responsible for assessments
• Financial support required
• Identify the intended audience(s) for the information generated
• Make clear the links between the monitoring and management decisions

See here for an example of how one field station (RFS Field Station, Iceland) has developed a monitoring plan including the above components. A template to guide development of a monitoring plan is currently under development and will be amde available here once completed.