Developing a strategic plan for Pepperwood Preserve

佩珀伍德是在整个北加州地区和其他地区推动以科学为基础的保护工作的领先者(见www.Pepperwood preserve.org)。该项目的目的是在佩珀伍德经验的基础上，利用其3120英亩的研究储备来推动长期气候研究和面向所有年龄段的环境教育。佩珀伍德将利用该奖项提供的NSF资金制定一项五年计划，以提高其在发表科学成果、吸引不同学生以及与土地和水资源管理合作伙伴伪造保护申请方面的影响力。佩珀伍德团队将寻求科学界、商界领袖和技术专家的意见。这些成果将被纳入一份全面的规划文件，该文件涉及如何与加州科学院、圣罗莎初级学院、加州大学、联邦和州机构以及其他机构合作，实现有针对性的科学和教育成果。该项目将加强佩珀伍德在通过科学改善该地区和整个国家的健康和繁荣方面的作用。佩珀伍德将为其运营中心、德怀特保护科学中心和位于加利福尼亚州海岸山脉的3120英亩研究保护区制定五年战略计划。其目标是推动空间站作为该地区实时气候变化研究和应用的新兴领导者的角色。拟议的规划活动包括：1)咨询科学顾问，以确定产生科学影响的百年远景；2)寻找模型并选择最佳实践，以便在现场站管理和运营方面取得卓越成绩；3)寻求数据管理方面的专家建议，以结合有弹性的硬件、软件和通信网络来存储和传播研究结果和长期监测数据；4)就如何利用针对我们非营利性环境的创收战略咨询商业专家；以及5)与研究、教育、社区和政府利益攸关方协调，将这些规划要素综合成一个五年综合战略计划。

Pepperwood is a leader in advancing science-based conservation throughout the Northern California region and beyond (see www.pepperwoodpreserve.org). The purpose of this project is to build on Pepperwood's experience using its 3120-acre research reserve to advance long-term climate research and environmental education for all ages. Pepperwood will use NSF funds provided by this award to develop a five-year strategic plan to increase its impact in terms of publishing scientific results, engaging diverse students, and forging conservation applications with land and water management partners. The Pepperwood team will seek input from the scientific community, business leaders, and technology experts. The results will be integrated into a comprehensive planning document that addresses how to achieve targeted science and education outcomes in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, the Santa Rosa Junior College, University of California, federal and state agencies, and others. This project will strengthen Pepperwood's role in improving the health and prosperity of the region and the nation as a whole through science.Pepperwood will develop a five-year strategic plan for its center of operations, the Dwight Center for Conservation Science, and its 3120-acre research reserve located in California's Coast Ranges. The goal is to advance the station's role as an emerging leader in real-time climate change research and applications for the region. Proposed planning activities include 1) consulting with scientific advisors to define a century-scale vision for making a scientific impact, 2) locating models and selecting best practices for excellence in field station management and operations, 3) seeking expert advice on data management to incorporate resilient hardware, software and communications networks to store and disseminate research results and long-term monitoring data, 4) consulting business experts on how to leverage revenue generation strategies specific to our non-profit context, and 5) synthesizing these planning elements into a five-year comprehensive strategic plan in concert with research, education, community, and government stakeholders.