Developing an action plan can help turn visions into reality, and identify responsibilities and accountability (who
will do what?). An action plan describes the way objectives will be met through detailed action steps that clearly
indicate how these steps will be taken.
Your action plan will describe the ways strategies will be used to meet objectives for meeting the goal of
making your current residence bird-friendly.
The Action Plan outline has four basic questions to be answered:
What actions or changes will occur?
Who will carry out these changes?
What bird-friendly strategies will be used?
What barriers or challenges do we anticipate?
Your action plan should meet several criteria. Is the action plan:
Complete? Does it list all the action steps or changes to be sought in all relevant parts of the site?
Clear? Is it apparent who will do what?
Current? Does the action plan reflect the current thinking? Does it anticipate newly emerging opportunities and
barriers?
Clearly identify the location of your current residence a map. Identify relevant environmental elements that
would affect the site (large trees, ravines, woodlots, any significant natural features). Take photos of your
current residence that need changes. Explain why they are problematic and how to solve the problem.
