Background Sardinia’s population of griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive and represents the last autochthonous breeding population of vultures in Italy. The Natura 2000 network sites around Bosa, Capo Marargiu and Porto Tangone (SPA ITB023037 and SCI ITB020041) and Capo Caccia (SPA ITB013044 and SCI ITB010042) are two of the most important breeding sites for griffon vultures in Italy and in the wider Mediterranean area. Conservation actions are needed to improve the conservation status of this species. Objectives The overall objective of the LIFE UNDER GRIFFON WINGS project is to improve the conservation status of the griffon vulture population in Sardinia. The specific goals are to: Mitigate the shortage in carcass availability and increase the carrying capacity of the foraging areas; Mitigate the risk of poisoning; Enhance population viability via restocking; and Reinforce the local wildlife rescue centre and reduce human disturbance in the reproductive sites. Expected results: Food availability increased for the griffon vulture population; Number of poisonings decreased in the project area; Local population rescued from a critical demographic situation; Improved welfare of hospitalised griffon vultures; High survival rates of the recovered vultures; Skills, expertise and competences on large vulture protection increased within the competent public bodies and scientific community; Increased productivity of the local population; and Increased visitors numbers in the target sites.