Stewardship Calculator and Handbook

Date of Publication: 04/18/2016

Author: The Nature Conservancy

Ever wondered how to ensure your restoration or protection project is successful 10, 20, 50 years from now? The following resources are available to help practitioners calculate long-term management costs:

Calculators: An excel file with four tabs that walks users through different cost inputs. Practitioners enter in localized dollar amounts in blue boxes.

Accompanying handbook: The handbook mirrors the format of the calculator and is meant to be a side-by-side resource for users filling in the calculator. Users can read the full handbook or just use sections where they have questions on specific costs. There are helpful tips on estimating costs throughout the handbook that may be useful for first time users or new project managers.