6. To maintain continuity of effective management Effective management and monitoring require continuity of purpose. Management may change, processes may be adapted to meet a wide range of factors, but as long as the purpose of management remains constant, it should remain effective.
7. To help obtain financial resources Management planning helps wetland managers to identify and quantify the financial resources required to manage the site as well as to identify opportunities for generating income to support management processes. Detailed budget preparation is essential prior to seeking funding. Shortfalls in management capacity, such as staff, equipment or other resources, can be identified and budgeted for in the plan to help with fund-raising.