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Restoration of connections between the Alpine and Pyrenean populations of bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) (LIFE GYPCONNECT)
Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Nov 30, 2021,
Background
The conservation status of the bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is listed as vulnerable on the European IUCN Red List and endangered in France. Before vulture reintroductions started, the Alps represented a huge barrier separating the Pyreneo-Iberian populations and those of the Balkans. To bridge the distance between the populations of the ...
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Preservation, restoration and valuation of coastal habitats of european interest of the Aiguillon Bay (LIFE BARGE)
Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2020,
Background
The protection and conservation of coastal habitats is a major issue across Europe. The Marais Poitevin was formed as a result of the filling of Picton's gulf with sediments from the ocean. The marsh is the meeting point of the marine environment, the inner wetland and the migration routes, which explains the extraordinary biodiversity it hosts ...
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Coordinated Efforts for International Species Recovery (EuroSAP)
Start date: Apr 1, 2015, End date: Sep 30, 2018,
Background
Species action plans (SAPs) for non-huntable bird species and management plans (MPs) for huntable bird species have expired, while new conservation strategies need to be developed for some species that are showing sharp population declines. Furthermore, a new conservation approach that identifies and addresses groups of bird species sharing sim ...
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INTEGRAL RECOVERY OF BONELLIâS EAGLE POPULATION IN SPAIN (LIFE BONELLI)
Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2017,
Background
For the first time, a specific programme of conservation measures for diverse core populations of the Bonelliâs eagle (Hieraætus fasciatus or Aquila fasciata) has been developed. The programme considers the north-western Mediterranean âmetapopulationâ in Spain and the south of France as one and studies the relationships between the diffe ...
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Conservation of major breeding sites and implementation of innovative and demonstrative actions for the French Corncrake (Life + Râle des genets)
Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2015,
Background
The Corncrake (Crex crex) is listed as a priority species for conservation in the Birds Directive and is also considered a priority species for funding under the LIFE programme (highlighted by the Ornis Committee). Previous studies on this species include a LIFE project from 1994-96 by the UKâs Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) ...
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Conserving French overseas threatened bird species and their habitats using demonstrative conservation tools. (CAP DOM)
Start date: Sep 15, 2010, End date: Sep 20, 2015,
Background
Though still accounting for around 80% of French biodiversity, the overseas departments (DOMs) have significantly declined in recent years. Biodiversity in these areas is threatened by invasive species, urbanisation and economic activities, as well as a lack of appropriate conservation tools. The Birds and Habitats Directives do not apply in th ...
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The Future of the Atlantic Marine Environment (FAME)
Start date: Apr 3, 2010, End date: Apr 7, 2013,
Although the AA is characterised by its marine biodiversity, action to protect the marine environment still requires further development, considering both the potential and the fragility that characterise this environment. One aspect that is still in its initial study and implementation phase is the creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in some of the Member States participating in the project. ...
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Preservation and restoration of the Rochefort marshes biological functions (Marais de Rochefort)
Start date: Oct 1, 2006, End date: Dec 31, 2010,
Background
Rochefort marshes (13 640 ha), located between La Rochelle and Rochefort in Charente-Maritime department, form part of the vast Atlantic littoral marshes. Due to their high ecological value, they were designated sites of Community interest and are home to unusual natural habitats (brackish marshes code 1410 and marsh ditches code 3150 among oth ...
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Conservation of rare birds in Eastern Corbieres (CONSAVICOR)
Start date: Jan 17, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2009,
Background
Open scrub and dry grassland Mediterranean habitats, such as Franceâs Eastern Corbières, had traditionally been maintained through grazing. Changing land use patterns had an adverse impact on these habitats which are important for many species, especially birds listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive. For example, the Eastern Corbières are ...
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Reinforcement of the migratory breeding populations of the Little Bustard, Tetrax tetrax in France (RENF TETRAX)
Start date: Sep 1, 2004, End date: Oct 30, 2009,
Background
Listed in the Birds Directive Annexes, little bustard, Tetrax tetrax, has been in decline around Europe. Remaining French populations of this endangered bird are found in west and central France as well as in the sub-steppic grazing ranges on the Mediterranean plains. Here the species continued to experience threats to its long-term survival. F ...
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Reinforcement and conservation of Lesser Kestrel populations in Aude (FR) and Extrémadure (ES) (LIFE TRANSFERT)
Start date: Sep 1, 2005, End date: Aug 31, 2009,
Background
The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) is a small bird of prey, 27â33 cm in length with a 63â72 cm wingspan. The species breeds from the Mediterranean across Asia. It is a summer migrant, often wintering in Africa. It is rare to find the bird north of its breeding range.
Both the population and range of the lower kestrel is declining in Europ ...
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Conservation of 3 cave-dwelling bats in Southern France (CHIROFRSUD)
Start date: Apr 1, 2004, End date: May 1, 2008,
Background
In Europe, bats are considered as good indicators of optimal biodiversity. They are also among the most endangered mammals. Of the 33 French bat species, 31 are present in the most southern part of the country, pointing to the great richness of this area.
However, as in all the other parts of the world, a spectacular decline of the bat populat ...
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Recovery plan for the Egyptian Vulture in South-Eastern France (VAUTOUR)
Start date: Sep 1, 2003, End date: May 1, 2008,
Background
The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is threatened over its entire range and is now considered âendangeredâ in the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature - May 2007).
In Europe, the population numbers have declined dramatically. The bird used to inhabit the entire range of the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean area ...
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International programme for the Bearded vulture in the Alps (GYPAETE)
Start date: Apr 1, 2003, End date: Sep 30, 2007,
Background
The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a large bird of prey, which feeds mainly on bones taken from the carcasses of wild or domestic ungulates. With recent population estimates showing less than 120 couples, it is a very rare species in the EU. The vulture is in a high position in the food chain and has a slow reproductive cycle, making it ...
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Revaluation of the identity of the Atlantic salt mines. Recovery and promotion of the biological, economic and cultural potential of coastal humid zones (SAL)
Start date: Dec 31, 2003, End date: Sep 29, 2007,
The project aims to promote, within a European network, the different aspects which form the common identity of salt-producing sites:- original potential for biodiversity, similar technical expertise, landscapes, histories.It sets in place the following work priorities:- improving the biological interest of the sites;- restoring the marshlands; - organising and structuring the profession;- creatin ...
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Programme for the restoration and management of the habitats used by the Bittern in France (Butor étoilé )
Start date: Apr 1, 2001, End date: Mar 31, 2006,
Background
As a result of the degradation and disappearance of wetlands and, in particular, reed beds, nesting bittern (Botaurus stellaris) populations have dramatically decreased all over Europe in the last 30 years.
The seven Natura 2000 network sites covered by the project are very important for the bittern. They are home to about a quarter of the Fr ...
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Evaluation of bustard conservation best practice in Western Europe
Start date: Mar 1, 2004, End date: Feb 28, 2006,
Background
The great bustard (Otis tarda), the little bustard (Tetrax tetrax) and the houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata) are considered priority species under Annex I of EU Birds Directive. These species depend on open farmland and grasslands. In Europe, the bustard populations have been facing severe decline (including local extinctions) since the mi ...
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Lobjectif général du dossier consiste a développer des méthodologies communes et durables visant a promouvoir une gestion concertée de la biodiversité en zone montagnarde et une éducation environnementale tout en s'appuyant sur le programme de conservation de gypaete. Objectifs spécifiques : - Développer des méthodologies communes de suivi des processus naturels pyrénéens - Contribuer a la mise en ...
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Le projet a lambition de développer des méthodologies communes et durables visant a promouvoir une gestion concertée de la biodiversité en zone montagnarde et une éducation environnementale tout en sappuyant sur le programme de conservation du gypaete.12 objectifs ont été fixés :Développer des méthodologies communes de suivi des processus naturels pyrénéens.Contribuer a la mise en oeuvre dun progr ...
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Le projet consiste á mettre en oe uvre un programme de conservation des vergers á hautes tiges et de la biodiversité qui lui est associée, notamment l'avifaune et la flore.Il a pour objectif :La constitution d'un réseau d'échanges de savoir faire entre les différents spécialistes (arboriculteurs, ornithologues etc.) et acteurs (acteurs fonciers, élus, etc.) devant permettre un réel retour d'expéri ...
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