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1 The One Plan Approach: Connecting In Situ and Ex SituConservation Communities for Biodiversity Conservation Karin Schwartz, PhD Conservation Biologist In situ andex situ In situ :in the wild + Ex situ :under human care = Conservation 1

2 IUCN Red List Threatened Species VU EN CR 21% mammals 30% amphibians 12% birds 31% reptiles 42% turtles and tortoises EW: 32 Animalia species The Conservation Puzzle Education Reintroduction Sustainable Use Private Sector Captive Breeding Translocation Governments Ecosystem Management Human Population Management Life History Research Disease Control Non - Government Orgs LUCK Courtesy of CBSG 2

3 Number of terrestrial species in ISIS member zoos Shaded bar indicates number within IUCN threatened categories (CR, EN, VU) Conde et al Zoos through the lens of the IUCN Red List: A global metapopulation approach to support conservation breeding programs. PLOS One 8 (12): e80311 Diverse Roles of Ex Situ / Intensively Managed Populations *Source population for reintroduction or release *Rescue population in the face of severe immediate threat (e.g. disease, catastrophe) *Insurance population against possible extinction in the wild (demographic and genetic backup) *Head start program to increase survival *Research population to benefit wild population *Exhibition and education opportunities *Fundraising to support in situ field conservation Courtesy of CBSG 3

4 IUCN Species Survival Commission Specialist Groups Amphibians & Reptiles Birds Fishes Fungi Invertebrates Mammals Plants Red List Authority in each SSC Taxon Specialist Group Climate Change Conservation Breeding Re-introduction Conservation Genetics Wildlife Health Invasive Species Conservation Linking Wildlife Conservation Agencies, Field Biologists, landholders CBSG Zoos,Academics, Scientists and Other Partners CBSG s strength is in linking in situ and ex situ conservation efforts Courtesy of CBSG 4

5 Population and Habitat Viability Assessment (PHVA) workshop or similar Species Conservation Planning process Population Status Vision for Conservation of the Species Threats Analysis Long-term Goals Short-term Objectives Evaluation of Management Strategies Recommended Conservation Actions Climate change Habitat loss Epidemic disease Overhunting Invasive species Small, fragmented isolated populations Demographic Stochasticity Environmental Variation Catastrophes Reduced N EXTINCTION VORTEX Loss of genetic diversity and Inbreeding Reduced adaptability, survival and reproduction 5

6 Avoiding The Extinction Vortex Demographic & genetic supplementation Small, fragmented isolated populations Demographic Stochasticity Environmental Variation Catastrophes Reduced N EXTINCTION VORTEX Loss of genetic diversity and Inbreeding Improved reproduction & survival Reduced adaptability, survival and reproduction Genetic exchange & connectivity Avoiding The Extinction Vortex Demographic & genetic supplementation Managed Populations Population stability or growth AVOID EXTINCTION Genetic diversity Improved reproduction & survival Demographic stability Genetic exchange & connectivity 6

7 Successful integrated in situ and ex situ conservation stories Courtesy of CBSG The need for intensive management of populations is increasing Courtesy of CBSG 7

8 Intensive population management is becoming an important tool as part of an integrated and holistic species conservation plan. Wild population Reintroduced population Semi-captive population Intensively managed zoo population Increasing intensity of management Traditional Approach: Independent planning for in situ and ex situ populations Wildlife managers, field biologists, SSC specialist groups, landowners, government authorities, etc. Zoo/aquarium committees (TAGs, species management committees, population advisors, etc.) Conservation Strategy, Action Plan, Recovery Plan Zoo Species Program Goals and Masterplan ViableIn Situ Population Occasionally ViableEx Situ Population Courtesy of CBSG 8

9 One Plan Approach: Integrated Planning Efforts In situ conservation community andex situ conservation community Integrated Species Conservation Strategy Conservation action plan for in situ population Ex situ management plan to meet Intensive Management of Populations conservation role Viable In Situ Population Courtesy of Conservation Breeding Specialist Group One Plan Approach ex situ in situ Integrated conservation plan for a species both inside and outside its natural range, and under all conditions of management engaging all responsible parties and all available resources. 9

10 Can tools used for ex situ data and population management SPARKS PopLink be used in integrative conservation planning and action? Outbreak Spatial ZIMS gone WILD! 10

11 What is needed from the zoo community? Before compiling a Regional Collection Plan, liaise with IUCN/SSC Specialist Group on conservation priorities of your taxon group and the need for insurance Intensively Managed Population Integrate ex situ conservation planning efforts for taxon group with global species conservation planning efforts: Attend Red-listing and conservation planning workshops Manage ex situ populations as open meta-populations How to start a One Plan Approach program Link with the NGO community, especially local NGOs/field people, national and regional governments, and regional zoo associations. Participate in SSC Specialist Groups. CBSG can assist in making connections. TAG Chairs work to improve zoo association conservation committees Find an individual with the passion to push their species up the hierarchy Include all stakeholders The time is now each threatened species needs a collaborative effort for holistic conservation action. 11

12 Courtesy of ISIS Australia India 12

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