Species Project Requirements
While there are common requirements across Species projects, each project type will have specific criteria that must be met to be considered a qualifying project.
The specific requirements for each Species project type are outlined below. For more details on project scoring, reference project scoring sheets.
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Avian Projects
| Requirement | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Locally Appropriate | The project is targeting a native avian species. |
| Exceeds Regulatory Requirements | The project is voluntary or exceeds regulatory requirements. |
| Conservation Objective | The project has a stated conservation objective that outlines the intended conservation outcomes. |
| Conservation Value | The project has been on the ground for one or more breeding seasons and addresses at least one habitat or life cycle need for the species. |
| Documented Outcomes | Adequate monitoring (providing data that can be evaluated over time) of the targeted species or associated factors (such as food sources) is implemented at least annually. |
Bats Projects
| Requirement | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Locally Appropriate | The project is targeting a native bat species. |
| Exceeds Regulatory Requirements | The project is voluntary or exceeds regulatory requirements. |
| Conservation Objective | The project has a stated conservation objective that outlines the intended conservation outcomes. |
| Conservation Value | The project has been on the ground for more than a year and addresses at least one habitat or life cycle need for the species. |
| Documented Outcomes | Adequate monitoring (providing data that can be evaluated over time) of the targeted species or associated factors (such as food sources) is implemented at least annually. |
Invasive Species Projects
| Requirement | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Locally Appropriate | The project is targeting a species that is considered invasive to the habitat or region. |
| Exceeds Regulatory Requirements | The project is voluntary or exceeds regulatory requirements. |
| Conservation Objective | The project has a stated conservation objective that outlines the intended conservation outcomes. |
| Conservation Value | The project has been on the ground for longer than a year and the total size of the project where invasive species are being actively controlled is greater than 0 acres. |
| Documented Outcomes | Adequate monitoring (providing data that can be evaluated over time) of the impacted area or of the invasive species directly is implemented at least annually. |
Mammals Projects
| Requirement | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Locally Appropriate | The project is targeting a native mammal species. |
| Exceeds Regulatory Requirements | The project is voluntary or exceeds regulatory requirements. |
| Conservation Objective | The project has a stated conservation objective that outlines the intended conservation outcomes. |
| Conservation Value | The project has been on the ground for one or more breeding seasons and addresses at least one habitat or life cycle need for the species. |
| Documented Outcomes | Adequate monitoring (providing data that can be evaluated over time) of the targeted species or associated factors (such as food sources) is implemented at least annually. |
Other Species Projects
| Requirement | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Locally Appropriate | The project is targeting a native mammal species. |
| Exceeds Regulatory Requirements | The project is voluntary or exceeds regulatory requirements. |
| Conservation Objective | The project has a stated conservation objective that outlines the intended conservation outcomes. |
| Conservation Value | The project has been on the ground for one or more breeding seasons and addresses at least one habitat or life cycle need for the species. |
| Documented Outcomes | Adequate monitoring (providing data that can be evaluated over time) of the targeted species or associated factors (such as food sources) is implemented at least annually. |
Pollinators Projects
| Requirement | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Locally Appropriate | The project is targeting a native pollinator species. |
| Exceeds Regulatory Requirements | The project is voluntary or exceeds regulatory requirements. |
| Conservation Objective | The project has a stated conservation objective that outlines the intended conservation outcomes. |
| Conservation Value | The project has been on the ground for one or more breeding seasons and addresses at least one habitat or life cycle need for the species. |
| Documented Outcomes | Adequate monitoring (providing data that can be evaluated over time) of the targeted species or associated factors (such as food sources) is implemented at least annually. |
Reptiles and Amphibians Projects
| Requirement | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Locally Appropriate | The project is targeting a native reptile or amphibian species. |
| Exceeds Regulatory Requirements | The project is voluntary or exceeds regulatory requirements. |
| Conservation Objective | The project has a stated conservation objective that outlines the intended conservation outcomes. |
| Conservation Value | The project has been on the ground for one or more breeding seasons and addresses at least one habitat or life cycle need for the species. |
| Documented Outcomes | Adequate monitoring (providing data that can be evaluated over time) of the targeted species or associated factors (such as cover areas, water quality, food sources) is implemented at least annually. |