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SECTION(3):OBJECTIVES OUTPUTS
AND ACTION PLAN |
Principle
objective:
To develop appropriate and sustainable tourism within the Wadi Rum Protected Area and conserve the site’s significant natural and cultural values, while maximizing the economic returns to local communities and increasing their participation in management.
Operational
objectives and outputs:
Operational
objectives and outputs
1:
To continue and promote conservation oriented tourism development in accordance
with the annexed tourism development plan.
Outputs
1.1:
Well-implemented tourism development plan.
1.2:
Comprehensive tourism procedures.
1.3:
Updated tourism development plan.
2:
To conserve and where necessary restore the representative habitats of the
Protected Area.
Outputs
2.1:
Well-implemented zoning plan.
2.2:
Well-implemented rangeland scheme.
2.3:
Established graded track network, regularity maintained.
2.4:
Well-implemented monitoring programme.
2.5:
Detailed research programme applied to key management issues.
2.6:
Completed baseline survey especially for the Protected Area extension.
2.7: Fully
equipped lab to serve the research programme of the Protected Area.
2.8:
Established metrological station in the Protected Area.
2.9: All
relevant regulations effectively enforced.
3:
To conserve viable populations of characteristics species in the protected area,
with special emphasis on key and flagship species.
Outputs
3.1:
Implemented system for regulating specimen collection.
3.2: Oryx
herd released into the Protected Area and effectively monitored.
3.3:
Husbandry of captive Oryx maintained to humane standards.
3.4:
Prepared and Implemented conservation programme targeting ibex as a flagship
species.
3.5: All
relevant regulations effectively enforced.
4:
To prevent damage to all key archaeological sites and any others well visited by
tourists.
Outputs
4.1:
Visitors’ management plan for priority archaeological sites.
4.2: An
implemented monitoring programme to assess impact at each priority site.
4.3:
Visitor information available on appropriate use of archaeological sites.
5:
To encourage the perpetuation of the traditional Bedouins lifestyles where
economically feasible and culturally acceptable.
Outputs
5.1:
Bedouin traditions featured in tourism experiences.
5.3:
Bedouin history and culture professionally documented and an archive created.
6:
To develop an ongoing site-based education programme addressing the root causes
of environmental issues in the Protected Area, targeted at schools in the Gweira
district and other visiting schools.
Outputs
6.1:
Existing education programme effectively implemented.
6.2:
Well-trained local nature clubs supervisors in target schools.
6.3:
Regular meeting of the local environmental education committee.
6.4:
Education programme reviewed and evaluated.
6.5:
Developed educational programme using the Internet center.
7:
To develop an ongoing awareness programme for all users and stakeholders of the
protected area addressing the identified root causes of environmental problems
and to generate support for, and appreciation for the protected area.
Outputs
7.1:
Existing education and awareness strategy implemented.
7.2:
Existing interpretation plan fully implemented.
7.3:
Well-designed interpretation facilities within the visitors centre.
7.4: Local
guides well qualified in interpretation and visitor management.
7.5:
Production of regular newsletter of the Protected Area.
8:
To continue to develop mechanisms for further community participation in the
management of the Protected Area.
Outputs
8.1:
Continuous local participation in the official management committee of the
Protected Area.
8.2:
Regular consultation with local communities over Protected Area development.
8.3: Local
community working groups created for tourism development issues.
9:
To continue to mange and develop income generation initiatives, which complement
the management of the Protected Area and address local community needs.
Outputs
9.1:
Continuous expansion of handcraft production.
9.2:
Well-implemented marketing plan emphasizing the link with the Protected Area.
Legal
and institutional arrangements
10:
To continue developing management systems and procedures and building the
capacity of the Protected Area team to be able to implement the site based
management programmes.
Outputs
10.1:
Well-trained team and capable of implementation of Protected Area management
plan.
10.2:
Organizational structure reviewed and modified as required.
10.3:
Management systems and procedure completed, documented and operational.
11:
To continue developing the mechanisms of coordination and communication with all
institutions that have a direct relationship with the Protected Area management.
Outputs
11.1:
Signed memorandum of understanding with all target institutions.
11.2:
Regular coordination meetings with all target institutions.
12:
To develop and implement a comprehensive enforcement plan that covers all the
laws and regulations governing the use of the Protected Area.
Outputs
12.1:
Existing enforcement plan effectively implemented.
12.3:
Voluntary scheme for community participation developed and promoted.
Buildings,
vehicles and equipment
13:
To ensure that the visitor centre and any other Protected Area buildings are
well maintained and functional at all times.
Outputs
13.1:
Quality standards defined for maintenance and cleanliness.
13.2: A
regular maintenance programme in place.
13.3: All
buildings cleaned to appropriate standards.
13.4:
Insurance premium for all Protected Area buildings and equipment renewed
annually.
14:
To ensure that an adequate number of vehicles and other items of essential
equipment are available for the effective management of the Protected Area.
Outputs
14.1:
Procedures developed for proper use of cars and equipment.
14.2:
Effective maintenance system for cars and other essential equipment.
14.3:
Phased replacement of existing cars with models better suited to desert
conditions.
15:
To develop systems that enable Protected Area revenue to be allocated directly
to the on-site conservation programme and encourage financial sustainability.
Outputs
15.1:
Effective fee collection system in place.
15.2:
Well-implemented system for franchising onsite services.
15.3:
Financial system efficient and operational.
15.4:
Business plan prepared and implemented.
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