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Conservation of Black and Griffon vultures in the cross-border Rhodopes mountains (LIFE RE-Vultures)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2021,

...jectives The overall objective of the LIFE RE-Vulture Project is to reduce acute threats to black and griffon vultures and thus allow them to recover in the Bulgarian/Greek cross-border area of the Eastern Rhodope Mountains. Expected results: The project’s expected results are as follows: Increased population of black vulture to 35 pairs and griffon ...
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Restoration and sustainable management of Imperial Eagle’s foraging habitats in key Natura 2000 sites in Bulgaria (LAND for LIFE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2020,

Background The EU breeding population of the imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) is small (possibly as low as 230 pairs). Its numbers dropped drastically from 1970 to 1990 and are probably still declining. The main threats to the species are destruction and alteration of breeding and feeding habitats, shortages of prey species (particularly the souslik), elec ...
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NaturAll LIFE: Build up acceptance of Natura2000 among key audiences; bring up generation of knowledgeable supporters (NaturAll LIFE)

Start date: Aug 1, 2016, End date: Jan 31, 2019,

... The Natura 2000 network has been in place in Bulgaria since the country’s accession to the EU in 2007. Despite the fact that the network now covers 34.4% of Bulgarian territory and represents 3.75% of the total Natura 2000 network, there is widespread public misunderstanding of the aims of the network and the rules pertaining to Natura 2000 network sites. ...
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Urgent Measures to Restore and Secure Long-term Preservation of the Atanasovsko Lake Coastal Lagoon (Salt of Life)

Start date: Jul 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

Background Atanasovsko Lake is a part of Bourgas lake complex, one of the three most significant wetland complexes for congregations of waterfowl along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The region of Atanasovsko Lake currently supports 288 bird species, 127 of which are listed in the Red Data Book of Bulgaria and identified by BirdLife as Species of European ...
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Enhance conservation of the globally threatened Imperial Eagle in Bulgaria by reducing mortality caused by power lines (LIFE for safe grid)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

...s, mortality, priority areas and mitigation measures based on such field work and GIS analysis; Reduce mortality caused by electrocution and collision with electric power lines in the most important Bulgarian Natura 2000 network sites for the eagle by insulating dangerous poles and avoiding electrocution and collisions with overhead power lines; Increase the capacity of key stakeholders (other ...
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Preserve Key Forest Habitats of the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina) in Bulgaria (LIFE for Eagles Forests)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jul 2, 2018,

...s. Bulgaria’s population of the Lesser Spotted Eagle represents the southern tip of the species’ distribution and thus its conservation status is important for its overall population range. Bulgarian habitats for the Lesser Spotted Eagle also act as important parts of the bird’s migration route along the second largest flyway in Europe – Via Pontica. ...
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Urgent measures to secure survival of the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) in Bulgaria and Greece (Return of the Neophron)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

...oted by the Vulture Conservation Foundation and the Frankfurt Zoological Society; and is supported by, among others, by BirdLife International, the Eastern Griffon Vulture Working Group and the Bulgarian Environmental Partnership Foundation. The plan defines actions to be taken in the short- middle- and long-term, and aims to secure their implementation by encouraging and fostering links with ava ...
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Conservation of the wintering population of the globally threatened red-breasted goose (branta ruficollis) in Bulgaria (Safe Ground Redbreasts)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2015,

...breasts project aimed to reduce and prevent threats for the red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis), one of the most threatened goose species in the world in one of its key wintering areas - in the Bulgarian Dobrudzha. It aimed to develop and propose land management that ensures appropriate foraging habitat for the species and safe roosting grounds. The project aimed to stabilise its population in ...
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Ensuring Conservation of Priority Bird Species and Coastal Habitats at the Bourgas Natura 2000 Wetland Sites (LIFE FOR THE BOURGAS LAKE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

...ant, ferruginous duck and white-headed duck, and secure the approval by the government of Bulgaria; develop the first national Dalmatian pelican action plan, and formal approval by the Bulgarian government; development of the first national bittern action plan, and secure formal approval by the government of Bulgaria; and incorporate appropriate management prescriptions for priority species to be ...
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Conservation of Falco cherrug in Northeast Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia (Falco cherrug B-H-R-S)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

...ew information about the risks, survival rate, migration and roaming patterns of juveniles. This knowledge and experience was transferred from the Hungarian and Slovak partners of that project to the Bulgarian and Romanian partners. In addition, the project sought to eliminate threats in the falcon's core area to further strengthen its conservation status. ...
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Conservation of imperial eagle and saker falcon in key Natura 2000 sites in Bulgaria (BSPB LIFE+ SAVE THE RAPTORS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

... saker falcon conservation is mainstreamed into Natura 2000 site management; Create positive attitudes to the imperial eagle and saker falcon among key stakeholders. Expected results involved: The Bulgarian population of saker falcon would be saved from extinction; Imperial eagle breeding numbers would increase by at least 20% (four new occupied territories) in the project area and adjacent re ...
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Cross-border model for nature conservation and sustainable use of the natural resources along the Danube (Toghether4Danube)

Start date: Sep 24, 2010, End date: Mar 23, 2012,

To improve nature protection and contribute to sustainable use of natural resources in the Bulgarian-Romanian cross-border region along the Danube Achievements: The project Cross-border model for nature conservation and sustainable use of the natural resources along th ...
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