| The Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) of Pakistan has great biological diversity. In addition to other life forms, 94 species of mammals, 453 species of birds, and 42 species of reptiles are found in the Province. Most of the mammals and some of the birds are listed as protected by the Government of NWFP due to their population status.;This dissertation identifies the problems of wildlife conservation as a SIMPLE FACTS model and addresses the personnel management of NWFP Wildlife Wing as the most important prerequisite for effective wildlife conservation.;In 1988, 24 wildlife personnel were trained using a 10-week wildlife course for their personal and professional development. An evaluation of this training course conducted in 1994 showed that their skills, knowledge, and abilities were significantly higher than those of untrained personnel and/or those trained in Forestry only, even after 6 years. Based on this experiment, a comprehensive training and development program comprised of informal and formal training courses is proposed for NWFP wildlife personnel.;The past and present policies and practices of wildlife personnel management in the Province are reviewed and a new approach in personnel management is proposed that involves participation of the entire hierarchy of the Wildlife Wing in decision making and goal setting. A new system of employee performance evaluation, based on management by objectives, is proposed to replace the existing system, which is based more on personal traits and behavior than on performance. A heretofore nonexistent system of incentives and rewards is proposed to address the striking need of a motivation program. This system will address the basic needs of personnel and remove inequity in pay scales. A new policy for promotion and recruitment is suggested to ensure the simultaneous personal and professional development of personnel, as well as growth of the organization. The consolidation of the Wildlife Wing and Fisheries Department into a single Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department is proposed to maximize resources available for conservation. Other developing countries of the region are facing similar personnel management problems. Suggestions are made to those interested in improving personnel management for wildlife conservation. |
