Canada NFP - GSPC Survey 2008

Global Strategy for Plant Conservation

GSPC Awareness and Participation Survey - Canada

The purpose of this survey is to gather basic information on contributions of all sorts toward the acheivement of the targets of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation in Canada. The National Focal Point for the GSPC is preparing a draft of a national response document for the GSPC. Replies to this survey will be very helpful in preparation of the national response.

If you require more information on the GSPC or have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. David Galbraith, the National Focal Point, at any time. Dr. Galbraith can be reached at dgalbraith_@_rbg.ca (please remove the underscores to form a valid email address)

Please read the form carefully before responding. This survey form is intended to provide information that is in addition to earlier compilations by the National Focal Point. To complete the survey, please enter the requested contact information below, and then use your mouse button to highlight all appropriate choices that follow. In all cases, please highlight a choice if the answer is yes. If the answer is no, just leave the radio button off. To submit your form, please click on the submit button at the bottom of the form. To clear your responses and start again, click on the clear button.

All individual submissions will be held in confidence. A summary of submissions will be prepared for a forthcoming presentation by the National Focal Point for the GSPC. Individual respondents may be contacted shortly for follow-up and confirmation of details. Thank you for your participation.

Contact Information:

Name:
Agency or Organization:
Email Address:
Telephone Number:

Survey Responses: (check all buttons that apply, please)

If you know that your organization has previously provided information on the GSPC to the National Focal Point, please check this button and then submit the form. The National Focal Point will contact you for further updates to the information already submitted.
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Do you feel a national meeting later in 2008 would be helpful in developing a national response to the GSPC for Canada?
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If a national meeting on the GSPC is organized, would you or your organization be interested in participating as a sponsor or in making a presentation?
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Individual Global Targets of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation

Target 1. A widely accessible working list of known plant species, as a step towards a complete world flora.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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If yes, please indicate the program or product:

ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 2. A preliminary assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, at national, regional and international levels.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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If yes, please indicate the program or product:

ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 3. Development of models with protocols for plant conservation and sustainable use, based on research and practical experience.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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If yes, please indicate the program or product:

ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 4. At least ten percent of each of the world’s ecological regions effectively conserved.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 5. Protection of fifty percent of the most important areas for plant diversity assured.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 6. At least thirty percent of production lands managed consistent with the conservation of plant diversity.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 7. Sixty percent of the world’s threatened species conserved In-situ.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 8. Sixty percent of threatened plant species in accessible Ex-situ collections, preferably in the country of origin, and 10 percent of them included in recovery and restoration programmes.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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If yes, please indicate the program or product:

ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 9. Seventy percent of the genetic diversity of crops and other major socio-economically valuable plant species conserved, and associated indigenous and local knowledge maintained.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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If yes, please indicate the program or product:

ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 10. Management plans in place for at least 100 major alien species that threaten plants, plant communities and associated habitats and ecosystems.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 11. No species of wild flora endangered by international trade.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 12. Thirty percent of plant-based products derived from sources that are sustainably managed.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 13. The decline of plant resources, and associated indigenous and local knowledge, innovations and practices that support sustainable livelihoods, local food security and health care, halted.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 14. The importance of plant diversity and the need for its conservation incorporated into communication, educational and public-awareness programmes.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 15. The number of trained people working with appropriate facilities in plant conservation increased, according to national needs, to achieve the targets of this Strategy.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

Target 16. Networks for plant conservation activities established or strengthened at national, regional and international levels.

i. Does your organization have any program or product that contributes to achieving this target, either in Canada or globally?
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ii. Would you or others in your organization be interested in participating in the development of a Canadian national response to this specific target?
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iii. Do you feel a subtarget (different than the global target) should be developed that is more appropriate for achievement in Canada?
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If yes, please indicate the specific need in Canada for a subtarget:

iv. Please enter any general comments about this target here:

We would welcome any general comments you have about the GSPC:

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Last Updated: 26 February 2009