The implementation of the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) has yielded significant success in combating poaching and enhancing law enforcement effectiveness within conservation areas and management zones. This success has been observed across various regions.
Park rangers and other protected area staff involved in field activities play a crucial role in collecting information that serves as input for a series of reports aiding management decisions within protected areas. The essential role of field personnel is embedded in the multi-level approach of SMART. It is through their meticulously recorded observations that managerial and technical staff can generate reports, providing insights into the events within the space. This understanding allows for resource maximization and strategic decision-making.
This course provides an overview to facilitate an understanding of SMART, outlines the procedures for tool installation and configuration, and offers guidance for the proper collection of data.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at skilled workers operating in protected areas or other effective area-based conservation measures, including park rangers, community managers, researchers, and personnel from various management programs, among others.
What will I learn?
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Understanding SMART and its potential uses, benefits, and enabling conditions for effective operation.
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Procedure for the direct installation and configuration of hardware and software necessary for SMART.
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Procedure for the direct setup and customization of SMART according to specified requirements.
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Importance of correctly identifying and classifying observations necessary for entry into the SMART system.
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Procedure for collecting and managing data collected in the field.
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Procedure for correctly inputting data/information into devices configured for SMART data collection.
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Procedure for correctly inputting data/information into templates/manual data collection systems.
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Procedure to ensure that field-collected data is transmitted correctly
What do I need to enroll?
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Basic knowledge of computer and/or smartphone equipment management.
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Basic proficiency in major Office software packages.
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Internet access.
Expected dedication:
This course has an expected duration of 40 hours.
