1. Economic Support Funds in an SO Framework The Sera Conservancy

2. Improved livelihoods in a marginal area Good ‘fit’ in the Mission’s NRM program Contributes to intermediate results- Improved mgmt outside protected areas; incentives & benefits Partnership w/Gov’t, local authorities, local MPs, communities Covered by an ‘umbrella’ IEE—CE, negative determination w/conditions

3. Improved livelihoods in a marginal area Community game scouts-- the ‘pointy end’ Increased security Radio networks Links w/private sector in surveillance & monitoring Anti-poaching

4. Improved livelihoods in a marginal area The ‘draw’-habitat, water, culture

5. Environmental screening Category 2 Clear boundary of core conservation area Build airstrips Conduct wildlife and game-bird surveys; determine sustainable ‘off-take’.

6. Environmental screening Category 2—con’t Establish vegetation transects in key habitats inside and outside core conservation area. Maintain track network Build Sera Conservancy Trust project offices and accommodation.

7. Anticipate unintended consequences Influx & pressure on critical resources Livestock / wildlife competition Ethnic rivalry --Alternative benefits --Agreements --Management plans, actions & monitoring

8. “Maintain and restore the renewable resource base”— it’s never too late