Resource assessment of high biodiversity value species with biofuel potential from North Western Ghats of India
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | Sub-regional,Set of sites |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
Coastal districts of Maharashtra. Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg |
Geographical scale of the assessment
Sub-regional,Set of sites
Country or countries covered
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
Coastal districts of Maharashtra. Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
To understand the conservation status of IUCN redlist species in the coastal areas of Maharashtra
To assess the potential of the selected species for sustainable utilization
To generate knowledge and awareness about the role of native and rare species in sustainable energy future
Mandate for the assessment
The mandate of the assessment was to study the density and distribution of IUCN redlist species- Calophyllum innophyllum on the west coast of Maharashtra and its role in sustainable bio-fuel production
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
Other (please specify)
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
System(s) assessed
- Coastal
- Inland water
Species groups assessed
Plants
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Timber/fibres
- Medicinal resources
- Energy/fuel
Regulating
- Erosion prevention
- Pollination
Supporting Services/Functions
- Habitat maintenance
- Soil formation and fertility
Cultural Services
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
Yes
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
Yes
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
Yes
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
Yes
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
2008
Year assessment finished
2009
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
Periodicity of assessment
One off
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
cmsdata.iucn.org/.../jsarnaikfinalreportalcoa_fellowship.pdf
Report(s)
Resource assessment of high biodiversity value species with biofuel potential from North Western Ghats.
j_sarnaik_final_report_alcoa_fellowship.pdf
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
Journal publications
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
- Indicators
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
Key stakeholder groups engaged
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
- Scientific information only
- Resource experts (e.g. foresters etc)
- Traditional/local knowledge
Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment
Assessment reports peer reviewed
Yes
Data
Accessibility of data used in assessment
Policy impact
Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions
Calophyllum innophyllum is being considered as sustainable feedstock for bio-fuel production. The assessment report forms the basis for inclusion of the species in indicators and criterion developed for RSB standard for sustainable biofuel production
Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment
No
Lessons learnt for future assessments from these reviews
Capacity building
Capacity building needs identified during the assessment
Actions taken by the assessment to build capacity
Network and sharing experiences, Access to funding, Developing/promoting and providing access to support tools, Communication and awareness raising
