LIFE Lesser Kestrel Thessaly

ASSIGNING AGENCY:

European Union/ University of Thessaly

YEAR:

2012-2016

DESCRIPTION:

Conservation and Management of the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) in 3 Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Greece (LIFE11 NAT/GR/01011)

The aim of the project was to enable the sustainable conservation of the Common Lesser Kestrel in the 3 ZEPs that host more than 75% of the Greek population and 6% of the EU population of the species. In order to ensure the conservation of the species’ population in these areas, a focused action plan has been designed, based on which all necessary management, communication and research actions have been implemented.

Partners: University of Thessaly, Municipality of Rigas Feraion, F.D. of the Karla – Mavrovouni – Kefalovrysos – Velestinou Ecodevelopment Area, Hellenic Ornithological Society, NCC

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