In practice, it is
expected that all four main activities will proceed in
parallel.
Overlaps with other working groups BWG activities are
covered specifically in chapters 3.4 and 9.2 of the NBSAP,
but since biosystematics underpins much of biodiversity, the
BWG can expect to be at least marginally involved anywhere
that ‘inventory’, ‘training’ or ‘database’ is
mentioned in the NBSAP.
Besides numerous smaller references, large areas of
overlap are in chapters 5.1 (Wetlands), 6.5 (Marine) and
most of chapter 4 (Agriculture, Forestry, Biomes,
Mountains). The diversity of interests here dictates that
the BWG cannot simply ‘take over’ these tasks. It is
rather suggested that they be treated as shared
responsibilities, with the BWG’s responsibilities tending
towards overall strategy, facilitation, standardisation and
integration, while individual group responsibilities should
tend towards implementation in their groups. There are no
clear cut lines, though, and continued communication between
all would be essential.
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