Who is behind Biodiversity for Busy Managers?

Biodiversity for Busy Managers is an initiative of Wild Asia and is currently being supported by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Wild Asia has been pioneering independent assessments since 2003, using globally accepted principles and criteria for plantation companies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Indonesia, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Wild Asia’s specialization today remains focused on:

• Conducting conservation assessments,
• Conceptualizing strategic management plans,
• Providing advisory services on biodiversity assessments and implementation of innovative biodiversity-enhancing initiatives in production landscapes.

How does Biodiversity for Busy Managers work?

Biodiversity for Busy Managers provides resources in multiple formats to ease access to information.

It comprises:

• A web-based resources center and interactive forum
• A training course delivered during field-based workshops
• A training manual
• A series of topic-based Biodiversity Insight Guides

Key topics include:

• Biodiversity in Context
• Biodiversity and the Law
• Biodiversity in Management Systems
• Practical Steps in Biodiversity Management

Biodiversity for Busy Managers is:

• Comprehensive - drawing on an extensive pool of expert resources
• Concise - summarizing complex issues, presenting them succinctly
• Practical - addressing a wide range of real life issues facing land managers
• Interactive - presenting opportunity for discussion, and feedback among experts and peers
• Empowering - providing further avenues for development through networking and training

Who is Biodiversity for Busy Managers for?

Biodiversity for Busy Managers is primarily for oil palm plantation managers in Malaysia who are working toward RSPO certification.

It is also a useful resource for:

• Oil palm plantation managers in Thailand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and elsewhere;

• Managers of other production landscapes (other plantations, production timber, agricultural and aquaculture production); and

• Land-use planners and decision-makers.

The aim of Biodiversity for Busy Managers is:

"to combine the most useful and up to date resources on biodiversity management in the region into a powerful toolbox, providing quick access to relevant information through training workshops, advisory support and online resources."