Download Center for Biodiversity and its Project proposals April, 2012

Center for Biodiversity and its
Project proposals
April, 2012
1.Introduction on Center for Biodiversity,
State Academy of Sciences
-Established on 23th March, 1989 as Department
of Biological Resource Conservation, Branch
Academy of Biology, State Academy of
Sciences
- Developed into independent Center for
Biodiversity, State Academy of Sciences in
April 2011
Center for Biodiversity
Conservation
Biology
Mundok Ecological
Observation Station
Restoration
Ecology
Landscape
Ecology
Sineuiju Ecological
Observation Station
BCHM
Geographical
Information
Mission
• Regular investigation on the rare and endangered
species of animals and plants across the country
• Researches on the conservation of biological resources
• Research on the environment impact assessment of the
local areas
• Ecological assessment on the nature reserves
• Development of technologies for the restoration of
degraded ecosystems and habitats
• Improvement for the agro-ecological environment
• Preparation of national reports and recommendations for
the implementation of CBD
Research Achievements
• Recommendations/measures developed for the endemic
and threatened animals and plants
• Comprehensive investigation, assessment on the main
reserves
• Zonation of reserves and designation of new reserves
including Mt. Kuwol BR and Mt. Myohyang BR as
international biosphere reserves
• Identification of population changes of migratory birds
and their flyways
Research Achievements
•Restoration technology development for destroyed
habitats and its application
•Demonstration of community based reserve management
(Restoration of Anbyon Crane Habitat Project )
•Assessment on the wetland ecosystem and preparation of
National Wetland Action plan
Research Achievements
2. Project Proposals
Project 1. Establishment of Biodiversity Monitoring System
Objective:
To build the capacity for the improvement of conservation and management of biodiversity by establishing
the biodiversity identification and monitoring system at local and national level.
Activities:
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Arranging the analysis and assessment of current state of biodiversity hotspots
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Selecting and identifying the monitoring station sites in project areas
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Providing and delivering the necessary information, software and all facilities
 Arranging the national and international training for delivered software, technologies and
facilities.
 Arranging meetings for identification of standard monitoring indicators and method for
biodiversity monitoring
 Developing the biodiversity monitoring regulations and its dissemination
 Arranging the workshop and study tour to review the current situation and learn the
methodologies for capacity building
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Arranging the training for biodiversity experts, officials in monitoring stations and rangers
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Building biodiversity database in project areas and promoting their connection with
National CHM.
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Introducing and propagating the importance of biodiversity monitoring through mass
media.
Project 2. Updating of the “Red Data Book” and
capacity- building for the conservation of
threatened species
Objective:
To update the existing “Red Data Book” (animal and plant) and build the capacity for in-situ
and ex-situ conservation of threatened species by assessing the priority order of
threatened species conservation.
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Reinvestigating and reassessing the threatened species of plant and animal
Re-identifying the priority order of threatened species conservation;
Assess the MVP of major threatened species;
Transferring the appropriate technologies for habitat diversity;
Designing the ecological corridors between habitats;
Preparing, publishing and disseminating the updated “Red Data Book”
Developing and technical transferring for captive breeding of major threatened species in
botanical gardens and zoo
Establishing a species registration system for the threatened species which are ex-situ
conserved;
Developing plans and framework for the return of main threatened species to nature
Project 3 Conservation of Black-faced spoonbill and
cranes
Objective:
To identify the breeding site and improve the conservation of Black faced
Spoonbill and cranes, the world threatened species.
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Arranging survey on the breeding sites of black-faced spoonbill and
regularly monitor and research their breeding conditions.
Investigating and improving the conservation of breeding places of blackfaced spoonbill.
Re-evaluating the habitat conditions of wintering and transit area of cranes.
Improving the research on and implementation of the dispersion of
wintering areas of Red crowned crane.
Improving the eco-environment of expected wintering areas of cranes.
Strengthening the legislations for the conservation of black-faced spoonbill
and crane.
Creating the demonstration site of community-based reserve management.