ERIP 4 - Task 11

Strategic Planning Processes for Ecosystem Restoration

Task 11: Defining Implementation Tasks and Assigning Responsibilities

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Defining Implementation Tasks and Assigning Responsibilities

Once you have outlined the key components of your strategic plan, the next step is to translate these priorities into clear, actionable tasks.

What Is a Task ?

How to Define Restoration Tasks

Want more? Review how tasks were set in Malawi’s National Forest Landscape Restoration Strategy (2017).iii

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References

iMikov, M., Beale, W., Swanson, E., Tua, J. & Scapinelli, C. 2009. Resources for Implementing the WWF Project & Programme Standards. Step 3.1 Workplans and Budgets. Available here (p. 3). iiGann G.D., Mcdonald T., Walder B., Aronson J., Nelson C.R., Jonson J., Hallet J.G., Eisenberg C., Guariguata M.R., Liu J., Hua F., Eheverria C., Gonzales E., Shaw N., Decleer K., Dixon K.W. 2019. International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration. Second Edition. Restoration Ecology (27(S1): 1-46). Available here (p. 59). iiiRepublic of Malawi: The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining. 2017. National Forest Landscape Restoration Strategy. Available here (p. 38).

• Describe the actions needed to eliminate or respond to causal problems.

• Identify and justify specific restoration approaches for each site.

• Describe specific interventions for each restoration area.

• Include long-term maintenance and adaptive management procedures.ii

Section overview

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Defining Implementation Tasks and Assigning Responsibilities

A task is a discrete package of work required to implement your restoration plan. To be effective, each task should:

• Have clearly identified beginning and end points.

• Be time-bound, with an estimate of time and cost for completion.

• Be measurable in terms of progress and completion.

• Be distinct from other tasks, while clearly showing how it relates to other activities.i