Site Implementation Plan: Dzhanibek, Russia

Table of Contents

1. Site Information
2. Summary
3. Location description
4. Stakeholder information
5. Land use
6. Conservation measures and experimental setup
7. Monitoring activities
   1. Meteorology
   2. One time measurements and mapping
   3. Repeated visual monitoring
   4. Stakeholder involvement in visual monitoring
   5. Repeated measurements
   6. Agronomical activities by stakeholder
   7. Yield assessment
8. Analysis

Stakeholder involvement in visual monitoring

Development will be based on three methods involving stakeholders:

• Interviews and discussions with local stakeholders - the information obtained can be very detailed but will be guided by individual perceptions and the different (often hidden) agendas of the stakeholders. However, all kinds of visible and invisible (i.e., social) changes, can be made through interviews with other stakeholders. Visible improvements or deterioration can be cross-checked with photo-monitoring and participatory transect walks
• Photo-monitoring provides an overview of visible changes in the program context, which may be predominantly related to biophysical and economic issues. But photos require interpretation and further investigation of the background. This can be done through interviews and discussions, as well as during participatory transect walks, depending on which aspects need further clarification
• Participatory transect walks provide a detailed view, especially of biophysical issues, although social and economic issues can be also addressed. A transect walk highlights the special interrelations of for example, soil degradation and nutrient, water and energy flows. Discussions often start with visible aspects but can ultimately include links with visible aspects. A transect walk is an excellent opportunity to identify local impact indicators. Information will be cross-checked with interviews and photo-monitoring.