PPC FAQ (Frequently-asked questions)

Project Management

What is the role of a CI/WRI project manager with regard to the IMP?

CI and WRI project managers are responsible for making sure that project and site profiles are complete and accurate. They will approve any changes that project developers request for their project or site pages. Additionally, project managers will review all reports that are submitted, work with project developers to clarify or correct any data as needed, and then will approve reports.

How can I connect with other project developers within the PPC?

There are several ways to connect with other PPC project developers. At Learning Exchanges, CI and WRI staff as well as project developers present on key topics and share knowledge and expertise. We also encourage direct connections among project developers; please share your questions, learnings, and areas of expertise with your project manager so that they can help connect you with other PPC projects for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. Get in touch with your CI/WRI project manager if you would like us to facilitate connections.

Reporting and Monitoring

What questions are asked on a project report?

Project reports ask for technical and public narratives summarizing the past month's activities, a breakdown of trees grown in nurseries, a summary of workdays, photos/videos, and any additional documentation as appropriate.

What questions are asked on a site report?

Site reports ask for a technical narrative, a breakdown of trees planted/seeded, an inventory of any major disturbances, a summary of workdays, photos/videos, and any additional documentation as appropriate.

How do I calculate "person-days of work" for my reports?

A person day of work is equivalent to 8 hours of work. This data is collected at a project and site level based on what activities take place at which level. For example, work that spans the whole project, such as nursery activity, is reported at project level, while site specific work such as planting and site maintenance is reported for each site. The workday data is also disaggregated by paid/volunteer, gender, age, and ethnicity.

Please find more details here.

What does the approval button mean on reports?

Report statuses indicate whether a report has been quality assured or not. If a report is "Awaiting approval," it means it is still under review by the CI or WRI project manager, and is still open for project developers to edit. If a report is "Approved," it means the project manager has reviewed it, resolved any outstanding issues, and that the data is accepted and will be reported to Mastercard and their funding partners.

What is the Monitoring Framework and where can I find it?

The Tree Restoration Monitoring Framework is a field-tested framework to monitor the outcome and impacts of tree restoration projects, including methods to quantify the direct impact of tree restoration (i.e., trees and hectares restored and changes in tree cover) as well as co-benefits of tree restoration such as job creation, freshwater and biodiversity impacts, and improved ecosystem services.

Please find more details here.

What are the topics of the annexes of the Monitoring Framework?

The annexes to the Monitoring Framework contain information about site selection criteria (annex 1), impact evaluation (optional, annex 2), restoration intervention types (annex 3), the research agenda (annex 4), data processing responsibilities (annex 5), in depth information about each indicator (annex 6), the timeline of sub-protocol development (annex 7), glossary (annex 8), and site walkthrough guidance (annex 9).

What additional reporting/monitoring can I add to my project?

There are several optional monitoring components that can be added to a PPC project if there are resources available and you have the interest to do so. These include establishing landscape level control sites (plot level controls are a required minimum, sub-protocol 2), reporting on trees grown in nurseries (sub-protocol 5), conducting household surveys (sub-protocol 10), freshwater monitoring (sub-protocol 13), and faunal biodiversity monitoring (sub-protocol 15).

What is a monitoring partner?

A monitoring partner is someone who is added to your PPC project on the IMP. This person has access to the project and site profiles, can complete reports, and can see all information on the IMP.

What is a monitoring coordinator?

A monitoring coordinator is a person with responsibility for ensuring monitoring is delivered. In larger projects, there is typically a person with this as their main responsibility. In smaller projects, this person may have several additional responsibilities. 

Who is part of the global monitoring team?

The global monitoring team consists of CI or WRI staff who are responsible for completing remote sensing analyses or processing field data for the PPC program.

Where can we find the restoration intervention type definitions? 

These definitions are available in Annex 3 of the Tree Restoration Monitoring Framework.

Please find more details here. 

IMP 

How do I reset my password on the IMP?

See this article for step-by-step instructions.

How do I report an issue on the IMP?

If you are having trouble navigating the IMP or are encountering technical difficulties with completing or submitting your reports, please submit this form and our team will respond directly.

Can I export my data from the IMP?

Yes, you can export your project data. On your project page and site pages, there are blue export buttons under the banner images. At the project level, you can select to export submissions (reports), shapefiles, or images. At the site level, you can export the submissions associated with that individual site.

Who can see my data on the IMP?

Data on the IMP can be seen by the monitoring partners added to your project profile. This includes anyone you add from your organization, global PPC staff at CI and WRI, and a couple of select representatives at MasterCard. Your data cannot be seen by external audience or other project developers within the PPC program.

What are the Terms of Reference for the IMP?

The IMP Terms of Use is agreed upon when project developers sign an agreement with WRI, Conservation International or a designated organization. It outlines the requirements of using the IMP as a PPC participant and grants access CI, WRI, Mastercard, and Priceless Planet Coalition to the field-collected data.