HKBWS WY 19/03/2007 11:08
New guide to building successful Site Support Groups
News from BirdLife International
[size=20]New guide to building successful Site Support Groups[/size]
16-03-2007
An important new publication from the BirdLife International Africa Partnership provides a step-by-step guide to establishing and managing Site Support Groups. Although the focus is on Africa, Conserving Biodiversity In Africa: Guidelines for applying the Site Support Group Approach will be equally useful to partners on other continents.
Site Support Groups (also known as IBA Local Conservation Groups and Caretaker Groups) are organised, independent groups of volunteers who work with their communities, with the national BirdLife Partner and with other organisations to promote conservation and sustainable development at Important Bird Areas and other key biodiversity sites. They are one of the most practical approaches to conservation.
http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2007/03/successful_ssg_support.html