Evaluation of the Habitat Conservation Partnerships Program: Appendix B

Expected results of the Habitat Conservation Partnerships Program

Theme I: land securement

Immediate outcomes

Increased area of suitable habitat and/or protected habitat for species at risk

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• North American Waterfowl Management Plan/North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada)
• Ramsar Convention
• Ecological Gifts Program

Protection of priority habitats is secured by landowners, NGOs, provinces and municipalities

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• Ecological Gifts Program

Intermediate outcome

Protection of priority habitats is achieved by NGOs (protection where legal securement of land is obtained by acquisition or other means and where those lands are managed for the purpose of conservation

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• Ecological Gifts Program

Theme II: habitat management and stewardship

Immediate outcomes

Priority habitats are managed sustainably by landowners, OGDs and NGOs

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• North American Waterfowl Management Plan/North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada)
• Ramsar Convention
• Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Stamp Initiative

Individuals and organizations responsible for land management adopt standards, guidelines and best practices to maintain and improve wildlife habitat

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• North American Waterfowl Management Plan/North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada)
• Ramsar Convention
• Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Stamp Initiative

Intermediate outcome

Wildlife habitat is conserved through stewardship by Canadians, OGDs and NGOs (stewardship encompasses voluntary actions taken on land managed by individuals and organizations for the benefit of target species and their habitat)

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• North American Waterfowl Management Plan/North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada)
• Ramsar Convention
• Ecological Gifts Program
• Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Stamp Initiative

Theme III: participation and engagement

Immediate outcome

Target audiences participate in conservation related activities

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• North American Waterfowl Management Plan/North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada)
• Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Stamp Initiative

Intermediate outcome

Wildlife habitat is conserved through stewardship by Canadians, OGDs and NGOs (stewardship encompasses voluntary actions taken on land managed by individuals and organizations for the benefit of target species and their habitat)

• Natural Areas Conservation Program
• North American Waterfowl Management Plan/North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada)
• Ramsar Convention
• Ecological Gifts Program
• Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Stamp Initiative