Conservation Measures for Falco eleonorae in Greece

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Objective        The project aimed to co-ordinate and implement high priority actions for Falco eleonorae, (Eleonora's falcon) as described in the species' E.U Action Plan, for the effective, long-term conservation of the species in Greece. Up to the implementation of the current project, it was considered that approximately 90% of its global population breeds within the EU and >70% in Greece. Now, it has been established that almost 84% of the global population breeds within the Greek archipelago. Thus, Falco eleonorae is by far, the most important bird species hosted in the country. The Hellenic Ornithological Society, the BirdLife partner in Greece, in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Crete, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (BirdLife partner - UK), and the Ministry of Rural Development and Food are aiming to promote the species' conservation, by implementing actions in the 10 most important SPAs (Special Protection Areas) for the species in Greece. >> Sites

About the project - Eleonora's falcon - News & press releases Login - Ελληνικά - Hellenic Ornithological Society Natura 2000 - Europe's nature for you 'This site is part of the European Natura 2000 Network. It has been designated because it hosts some of Europe's most threatened species and habitats. All 25 countries of the EU are working together through the Natura 2000 network to safeguard Europe's rich and diverse natural heritage for the benefit of all'. PROJECT LIFE-NATURE 2003 Conservation Measures for Falco eleonorae in Greece (LIFE 03NAT/GR/000091) The European Commission Directorate-General Environment Unit ENV.D.1 – BU-9 2/1 B - 1049 BRUXELLES/BRUSSEL Τel: +32 2 2991111 Fax: +32 2 2969556 www.europa.eu.int Hellenic Ornithological Society Vas. Irakleiou 24 106 82, Athens Tel: 210-8228704 Fax: 210-8227937 www.ornithologiki.gr Natural History Museum of Crete University of Crete Po box. 2208 Irakleio, 71 409, Crete Tel/Fax : 2810 324366 www.nhmc.uoc.gr Royal Society for the Protection of Birds The Lodge Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2DL UK Τηλ: +441767680551 Fax: +441767683211 www.rspb.org Ministry of Rural Development and Food Halkokondyli 31 10432, Athens Tel: 210 5242141 Fax: 210 5242663 www.minagric.gr Copyright © 2004 Hellenic Ornithological Society Credits