Conservation principles and steps vary depending on the context and goals of conservation efforts. Here are some examples of conservation principles and steps from various sources:
Conservation Planning in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed:
- Preserve working forests and farmland potential wherever possible.
- Maintain, create, or restore broad buffer zones.
- Minimize disruption to storage and movement of water across and through the landscape to protect water quality and quantity, reduce flooding, recharge ground water, and preserve habitat for fish and other aquatic life.
- Encourage the use of green infrastructure to manage stormwater in developed areas.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning:
- Flexibility in site design and lot size.
- Thoughtful protection and management of natural areas.
- Reduction of impervious surface areas.
- Sustainable stormwater management.
Wildlife Preservation Canada:
- Prepare to plan.
- Define success.
- Understand the system.
- Decide where to intervene.
- Develop and evaluate options.
- Implement and monitor.
Department for Communities:
- The historic environment is of value to us all.
- Everyone should be able to participate in sustaining the historic environment.
- Understanding the significance of heritage assets is vital.
- Heritage assets shall be managed to sustain their significance.
- Decisions about change shall be reasonable, transparent, and consistent.
- Documenting and learning from decisions is essential.
CPSGs Species Conservation Planning Principles & Steps:
- Use a collaborative approach.
- Focus on the species.
- Use the best available science.
- Address all threats.
- Use a strategic approach.
- Use a transparent process.
- Monitor and adapt.
These principles and steps are not exhaustive, but they provide a general idea of what conservation efforts may entail. It is important to note that conservation planning should be tailored to the specific context and goals of each project or initiative.
