In order to address the target problems, LIFE VIDALIA includes a series of implementation actions that contain concrete conservation, monitoring and public awareness and dissemination works.
The implementation actions as foreseen are listed below (the percentage values ββshown are approximate and are based on the number of goals achieved in relation to those planned for each action):
C. Conservation Actions
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- C.1 Enlargement and operation of native flora nursery for target species propagation
- C.2 Conservation of natural populations of Azorina vidalii and Lotus azoricus
- C.3 Complimentary habitat restoration measures to sustain natural populations of Azorina vidalii and Lotus azoricus
- C.4 Complementary conservation works for IAS control/eradication in concrete conservation areas and buffer zones
The goals listed below represent a condensed version of the candidacy. The sign βββ indicates the goals already achieved.
Deliverables
Improved Propagation protocol for Lotus azoricus, in digital format, available in project website
Updated operational planning for 2020 delivered to operational workers
Updated operational planning for 2021 delivered to operational workers
Β Updated operational planning for 2022 delivered to operational workers
Β Updated operational planning for 2023 delivered to operational workers
– Report with data on plants produced vs targets
– Natural population synthesis files, including a record of major interventions and outputs, to support dissemination and replication
– Action Report with data on natural population reinforced
– Updated map with overall plantation and restoration works
– Invasive Alien Species control practices files, with cost-effectiveness analyses, for each of the methods adopted to support dissemination and replication
– Action Report with data on IAS control effectiveness, in digital format
Milestones
Rare Plant Nursery operational workers contracted and entering into functions
All foreseen plant nursery infrastructure interventions concluded
First essays of pilot works on test plots on field
First reinforcement works with Azorina vidalii initiated
First reinforcement works with target species initiated in buffer areas
First fencing installed to protect native species from rabbits
First area fully cleared of existing individuals of invasive flora, through first controls (requiring further maintenance control)
First productions using improved propagation protocols, available for on-field reinforcement of natural populations
All mouse traps active on field
First reinforcement works with Lotus azoricus initiated
First results of sowing essays completed
All fences installed
Initial reinforcements of natural populations concluded on the 3 islands
Β All initially foreseen planting works concluded
– All conservation works targets achieved or exceeded in the Intervention Areas
D. Monitoring of the impact of the project actions
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- D.1 Assessment of socio-economic impact of the project actions on the local economy and population
- D.2 Monitoring project outputs and impacts on the targeted conservation problems and LIFE Performance Indicators
- D.3 Assessment of projectβs impact on ecosystem functionsΒ Β
The goals listed below represent a condensed version of the candidacy. The sign βββ indicates the goals already achieved.
Deliverables
First LIFE Performance Indicators update
First Update on Assessment of the socio-economic impact of the project
Second LIFE Performance Indicators update
Third LIFE Performance Indicators update
Second Update on Assessment of the socio-economic impact of project actions, delivered with progress reports
– Study on the socio-economic impact of the project actions on the local economy and population
– Final LIFE Performance Indicators update (final analysis and evaluation of projects results and impacts)
– Technical Note with synthesis of conservation impacts and assessment on the revision of conservation status of target flora
– Report on project’s impact on ecosystem functions and services
Milestones
Approval of the list indicators and monitoring protocols at the first meeting of the Stakeholder Board
Dynamic online database completed with approved/contracted project’s LIFE Performance Indicators
Approval of the list indicators and monitoring protocols at the first meeting of the Advisory Support Board
First inquiries with stakeholders undertaken
Baseline assessment of the approved indicators concluded and disseminated
External assistance to support action’s works contracted
– LIFE Performance Indicators targets accomplished or exceeded
E. Public awareness and dissemination of results
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- E.1 Projectβs Communication Program
- E.2 Projectβs Environmental Education and Awareness Program/Activities
- E.3 Projectβs Stakeholdersβ Engagement and Volunteering Program
- E.4 Core Technical Dissemination and Networking
- E.5 Replication and Transfer of Project Outputs
The goals listed below represent a condensed version of the candidacy. The sign βββ indicates the goals already achieved.
Deliverables
Facebook page online
Project Website fully operational
Teacher’s Activities and Resources Guide
Digital files of the Mobile and Modular exhibitions
Delivery of the first Media Coverage Report
Printed version of the Children’s Tale
SmartApp available to download
Delivery of the Second Media Coverage Report
First Technical Workshop deployed
Landscape architecture projects for adaptation of tourism lodgment gardens
Delivery of the Third Media Coverage Report
Second Technical Workshop deployed
– Project’s Final Conference deployed
– Layman Report
– All Noticeboards placed in project sites
– Delivery of the Final Media Coverage Report
– List with lodgment agents awarded by volunteer N2000 conservation practices
– List with tourism service provider agents capacitated for deployment of guided volunteering activities in N2000
– Networking visits documentation delivered
– Project’s Replicability and Transferability strategy
Milestones
First press release delivered
First version of the website online
First Networking visit to external project concluded
First notice board placed on field
First public annual visit promoted
First activity with Third Sector Organization organized at the Faial Botanical garden
First on-field activity with NGO’s and tourism service providers
First media visit to project Intervention Areas
Portable exhibition delivered to elements of Environmental Awareness staff from all Azorean islands
First Environmental Awareness activity in the Intervention Islands
First regional TV media coverage of project works achieved
1.000 followers in Facebook page reached
Modular exhibition first installed at Interpretation Centre
First activity of Educational Program deployed on other islands
Average of 250 visitors/month to website reached
First national TV media coverage of project works achieved
First lodgment facilities awarded with new N2000 conservation support criteria of the Miosotis Azores Award
First Networking invitation to external project concluded
Second Networking invitation to external project concluded
– Second Networking visit to external project concluded
– First replication works started
– Networking encounter in Funchal