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GEORGIA, CMS Report, 2011

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species

-of Wild Animals

FORMAT FOR NATIONAL REPORT OF PARTIES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION

OF THE CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF MIGRATORY

SPECIES OF WILD ANIMALS

Reporting format agreed by the Standing Committee at its 32nd

Meeting (Bonn, November

2007) for mandatory use by Parties, for reports submitted to the Tenth Meeting of the

Conference of the Parties (COP10) (Norway, 2011).

The questions below combine elements of Resolution 4.1 (Party Reports) adopted by the Fourth

Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi, June 1994) and Resolution 6.4 (Strategic Plan for

the Convention on Migratory Species 2000-2005), adopted by the Sixth Meeting of the Conference of

the Parties (Cape Town, November 1999), the COP8 Strategic Plan 2006-2011 and Resolution 8.24

adopted by the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi 2005), as well as commitments arising from other

operational Resolutions and Recommendations of the Conference of the Parties.

COP Resolution 9.4 adopted at Rome called upon the Secretariats and Parties of CMS Agreements

to collaborate in the implementation and harmonization of online reporting implementation. If the

development of an online reporting system advances sufficiently, Parties may have the option of

reporting in this manner. There are however no guarantees at this stage that this will be the case.

Parties are encouraged to respond to all questions. Parties are also requested to provide comprehensive

answers, including, where appropriate, a summary of activities, information on factors limiting action

and details of any assistance required.

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Please enter here the name of your country: GEORGIA

Which agency has been primarily responsible for the preparation of this report?

Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia

Please list any other agencies that have provided input:

GEORGIA, CMS Report, 2011 2

I(a). General Information

Please enter the required information in the table below:

Party GEORGIA

Date of entry into force of the

Convention in [country name] June 1, 2000

Period covered 2008-2011

Territories to which the Convention

applies Whole territory of Georgia

DDEESSIIGGNNAATTEEDD NNAATTIIOONNAALL FFOOCCAALL PPOOIINNTT

Full name of the institution Ministry of Environment of Georgia

Name and title of designated Focal Point Ms. Irine Lomashvili, Main Specialist of Biodiversity Protection Service

Mailing address 6, Gulua str, Tbilisi, 0114 Georgia

Telephone (+995 32) 272 72 31; mob: (+995) 99 46 07 50

Fax (+995 32) 272 72 31

E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]

AAPPPPOOIINNTTMMEENNTT TTOO TTHHEE SSCCIIEENNTTIIFFIICC CCOOUUNNCCIILL

Full name of the institution Ilia State University; Tbilisi Zoo

Name and title of contact officer Mr. Zurab Gurielidze, Associated professor; General Director

Mailing address 64, Kostava str, Tbilisi, Georgia

Telephone (+995 32) 221 3040

Fax (+99532) 221 30 50

E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]

SSUUBBMMIISSSSIIOONN

Name and Signature of officer

responsible for submitting national report

Name: Ms. Irine Lomashvili

Address: 6, Gulua st, Tbilisi, 0114 Georgia

Tel.: (+995 32) 272 72 31

Fax: (+995 32) 272 72 31

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Date of submission

Membership of the Standing Committee

(if applicable):

Name: Ms. Irine Lomashvili (alternate member)

Address: 6, Gulua st, Tbilisi, 0114 Georgia

Tel.: (+995 32 272 72 31

Fax: (+995 32) 272 72 31

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Competent Authority: Ministry of Environment Protection of Georgia

Relevant implemented legislation:

Other relevant Conventions/ Agreements

(apart from CMS) to which country name

is a Party:

Convention on Biodiversity, Bern Convention, CITES, Ramsar Convention,

AEWA, EUROBATS, ACCOBAMS

National policy instruments (e.g. national

biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.):

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan , Red List of Georgia,

Protected Areas System.

mailto:[email protected]









Please indicate whether your country is part of the following Agreements/MoU. If so, please indicate the

competent national institution

Wadden Sea Seals: Party

Signed but not yet entered force

Non-party Range State

Non Range State

National Focal Point/Competent authority

Name:

Address:

Tel:

Fax:

E-mail:

Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Eurobats X Party



Non Range State

Competent authority


Address: 6, Gulua st, Tbilisi, 0114, Georgia

Tel.: (+995 32) 72 72 31

Fax: (+995 32) 72 72 31

E-mail: [email protected];

[email protected]

Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name: Mr. Ioseb Natradze

Address: 31, Chavchavadze Ave., Tbilisi, Georgia

Tel.: (+995 32)2917192

Fax: (+995 32)2917192

E-mail: [email protected]

ASCOBANS Party



Non Range State

Co-ordinating authority

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Membership of other committees or working

groups:

AEWA: X Party



Non Range State

Administrative Authority


Address: 6, Gulua st, Tbilisi, 0114, Georgia

Tel.: (+995 32) 72 72 31

Fax: (+995 32) 72 72 31


[email protected]

Appointed member of the Technical Committee

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

ACCOBAMS X Party



Non Range State

National Focal Point


Address: 6, Gulua str, Tbilisi 0114 Georgia

Tel.: (+995 32) 72 72 31

Fax: (+995 32) 72 72 31


[email protected]

Appointed member of the Scientific Committee

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Membership of committees or working groups:









ACAP Party



Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

National Contact Point

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Membership of Advisory Committee Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Gorillas Party



Non Range State

Designated Authority

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Siberian Crane MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent authority

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Slender-billed Curlew MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Marine Turtle – Africa MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

National Contact Point Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Great Bustard MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent Authority

Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent national authority Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Bukhara Deer MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent national authority Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Aquatic Warbler MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State

Competent national authority


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

African Elephant MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State



Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Dugong MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


West African Aquatic Mammals MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Birds of Prey MoU : Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

High Andean Flamingos MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Sharks MoU : Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State


Name:

Address:

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:


1 Which other government departments are involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species

in your country? (Please list.)

No other governmental bodies are involved in conservation of migratory species.

2 If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these

government departments:

3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country? Please provide contact information

Yes No

4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of

migratory species in your country, and describe their involvement:

GCCW (Georgian Centre for the Conservation of Wildlife). This NGO is a n IUCN member and a partner of

designate of Birdlife International.

Georgian Centre for the Conservation of Wildlife was founded in 1994 to encourage biodiversity conservation

activities in Georgia. It‟s mission is to promote sustainable development policies and adaptive management

strategies in Georgia by 1) applying the modern achievements of conservation biology to the natural resources

management and biodiversity conservation practices and policies, 2) carrying out studies, conservation actions and

educational activities, and 3) assisting relevant governmental institutions and community based organizations in

capacity building.

The national IBA program in Georgia is initiated in 2001 by GCCW. The NGO is actively involved in bird

watching activities.

NACRES (Noah‟s Ark for the Conservation and Reintroduction of Endangered Species) was founded in 1989.

Its mission is to safeguard the biodiversity of Georgia and the South Caucasus, through conservation activities

at national and local levels, based on sound science, sustainability principles and local participation. NACRES

is active in most regions of Georgia. To date, NACRES projects have been supported by 19 different private

foundations and international donors. NACRES successfully co-operates with the environmental organizations

and experts from different countries.

NACRES species conservation and research activities have focused on rare and endangered large mammals and

birds. Studies into the behaviour, ecology and conservation of ungulates and carnivores have been carried out in

various ecosystems (species include tur, chamois, wild goat, dear, gazelle, wolf, bear, striped hyena, leopard, and

otter). Bird research has focused on vultures, wetland birds and sparrows. Research has also been carried out in

almost every major ecosystem in Georgia: arid and semi-arid (Dedoplistskaro region and Gareji), montane

ecosystems of the Lesser Caucasus (Borjomi gorge), high montane ecosystems of the Greater Caucasus

(Lagodekhi region, Racha-lechkhumi), high alpine lakes (Javakheti plateau) and wetlands (Kolkheti). NACRES

have developed management plans for several of these ecosystems, and species, that have been subsequently

been adopted by the Government.

Over the years, NACRES has had successful collaborations with the legislative, executive and business sectors.

With the support and initiative of NACRES, the Georgian Government has ratified various international

environmental conventions. NACRES has also supported the preparation of various national environmental

policy documents and the implementation of public awarness programmes.

NACRES places a special emphasis on the development of protected areas in Georgia.


4 CAMPESTER - Field Researchers Union - was established on February 23, 1995. Its mission is conservation of

biological diversity and historical monuments.

During its 11 years of existence, Campester and it‟s members have carried out 8 research/ conservation projects

and 22 expertise works in Georgia. 192 scientific articles and 4 books have been published by staff members. Up

to date, Campester projects have been supported by 7 different foundations.

Conservation and research activities have focused on mammals and birds. Organization has successful

collaborations with the legislative, executive, business and NGO sectors within country and Caucasus.

The main activities include:

- Support studies for assessing human impact on the environment.

- Carry out environmental evaluations and coordinates the activities of scientists representing different scientific

schools.

- Offer environmental trainings for youth organizations.

- Carry out Environmental Impact Assessment.

- Provide consulting works in establishment of protected areas and development of Management plans.

- Implement public awareness and environmental educational activities targeted at the general public and users of

biological resources;

- Prepare and publish environmental educational materials.

- Conduct basic and applied researches of species and ecosystems;

- Prepare and publish scientific publications.

CAMPESTER has developed the draft Regional Action Plan for Caucasian Bat Conservation which is not still

adopted by the Ministry of Environment.

4a Please provide detail on any devolved government/overseas territory authorities involved.

5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country:

1. State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic SOCAR constructed an oil terminal on the Black Sea coast in Georgia. Kulevi Marine Terminal and Port is designated for transhipment and storage of oil and oil products with its further

loading to vessels. The oil terminal has a negative impact on a part of Kolkheti National Park and the designated

Ramsar site which include important areas for migratory birds. A special fund has been created as compensation for

the damage. The compensation envisages support of conservation measures, monitoring, management, and capacity

building for the Kolkheti National Park.

2. BP (British Petroleum), on behalf of its oil and gas co-venturers, announced the award winners of its 6th annual

Biodiversity Competition in Georgia. The competition is part of BP's and its co-venturers' commitment to

environmental protection in Georgia and this year aimed to find and reward some of the best ideas for raising

awareness of the importance of preservation of the country's biodiversity. The main prize winner of this year's

competition was awarded to the project "Eco trail and green gate of Mt. Mkinvartsveri" submitted by the non-

governmental organization Kazbegi Mountain Tourism House. The project was awarded $ 17,850. The main goal of

the project is to promote eco tourism in the Mt. Mkinvartsveri area, establish a professional guide service, develop

information boards and material and raise awareness in the local community to protect biodiversity and enable the

development of eco tourism. In addition, two projects were highly commended by the judging panels: Botanical

Garden and Institute of Botany for their project "Assessment of conservation statues of endemic species of Georgia's

flora threatened with extinction/serious genetic erosion (according to IUCN Categories and Criteria)" The institute

was awarded $5000. And the Zoological Park for their project "Summer school - children for an environment

protection". The park was awarded $1800 for project capacity building. In the environmental journalism category the

first prize of $500 was awarded to Emzar Diasamidze for the article „Spagnum - new source of wealth" published in

the "Batumelebi" newspaper.

The second prize and an award of $300 was awarded to Marika Vacharadze for the article " Renewable energy" published in

the "P.S." newspaper.

The third prize and an award of $200 dollars was awarded to Irakli Akobia for his TV program - "SOS - Save the Rivers",

broadcasted on Mega TV.

6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country:


I (b). Information about involved Authorities

Identify the ministry, agency/department or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species

1 Birds Ministry of Environment

2 Marine Mammals Ministry of Environment

3 Marine Turtles

4 Terrestrial Mammals Ministry of Environment

5 Bats Ministry of Environment

6 Other Taxa Ministry of Environment


II. Appendix I species

1. BIRDS

1.1 General questions on Appendix I bird species

1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing X Yes No

legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?

If other legislation is relevant, please provide details:

1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes X No

been granted to the prohibition?

If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified

to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7):

2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species:

By-catch X Electrocution

Habitat destruction X Wind turbines

Pollution X

Other (please provide details)

2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles?

1. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan adopted in 2005 envisage the development of

Protected Areas System to ensure conservation of biological resources and maintenance of habitats,

species and genetic diversity through in-situ, ex-situ and inter-situ conservation measures. Besides

that the document envisages to develop a biodiversity monitoring system and an active and integrated

biodiversity database, as well as activities for rising of public awareness of biodiversity issues and to

encourage public participation in the decision making processes.

2. 31 Important Bird Areas are defined and designated in Georgia that ensures certain protection of

migratory species. The IBAs cover 1, 432, 961 ha.

2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken.

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan are developed. Important Bird Areas designated.

2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles?

Survey and comprehensive analysis of the created situation resulted in particular obstacles. Capacity building

in this field.

3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)?

Illegal trade Poaching X

Other (please specify)

3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further

endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour?

Regulations on hunting on migratory species have been adopted. In particular, according to Georgian

legislation, hunting is allowed only during the hunting seasons and only on the species listed in the hunting list.

There are not any Appendix I species in the Hunting List of Georgia.


Pouching is the main threat for the migratory birds in Georgia. The Environmental Inspectorate is created to

prevent the illegal hunting, though taking into account the insufficient number of inspectors and especially the

complex relief which should be controlled by them, the pouching still remains one of the weakest points in this

field.

Besides poaching there is another serious threat – habitat losses. To overcome this threat a number of protected

areas are established where more or less efficient control is being undertaken.

3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard:

Insufficient capacity of the controlling bodies.

3d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors?

Capacity building of Environmental Inspectorate for proper control on illegal hunting.


1.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species

In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which

your country is considered to be a Range State. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing

information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already

provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on

Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – Common Name(s) Pelecanus crispus

1 Please provide published distribution reference:

2a Summarise information on population size (if known):

increasing decreasing stable X not known unclear

2b Summarise information on distribution (if known):


3 Indicate (with an „X‟) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the

reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available):

Research

Identification and establishment of protected areas X Kolkheti Protected Area where this species

can be found in not very high amount, ensure

certain protection. The other distribution site is

Javakheti Plateau Lakes, where establishment of

Javakheti Protected Area is underway.

Monitoring

Education/awareness rising

Species protection X

Control hunting / poaching X The species is included into Red List of Georgia, so

hunting is prohibited. Pouching may cause certain

harm, as the control on poaching may be weak.

Species restoration

Habitat protection X Through Protected Areas

Habitat restoration

Other

4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being

taken?

5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species:

Establishment of Javakheti Protected Area and considering the special significance of this species in the related

Management Plan.


Species name – Common Name(s) Pelecanus onocrotalus








Research

Identification and establishment of protected areas X Kolkheti Protected Area where this species

can be found in not very high amount, ensure

certain protection. The other distribution site is

Javakheti Plateau Lakes, where establishment of

Javakheti Protected Area is underway.

Monitoring


Species protection X

Control hunting / poaching X The species is included into Red List of Georgia, so

hunting is prohibited. Pouching may cause certain

harm, as the control on poaching may be weak.

Species restoration

Habitat protection X Through Protected Areas

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Establishment of Javakheti Protected Area and considering the special significance of this species in the related

Management Plan.

Species name – Common Name(s) Ancer erythropus

A very small number can be observed during the migration in winters.



increasing decreasing stable not known unclear






Research

Identification and establishment of protected areas

Monitoring


Species protection X This species is included into the Red List of

Georgia.

Control hunting / poaching X As the species is included into the Red List, hunting

is prohibited. Control on poaching is also

established, though it cannot ensure complete

protection.

Species restoration

Habitat protection X

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Species name – Common Name(s) Aythya nyroca

Very small numbers are wintering in Kolkheti lowland.









Research


Monitoring


Species protection

Control hunting / poaching X Though this species is not in the Red List of Georgia

it is not listed in the specially developed Hunting

List. Hence, the hunting on this species is

prohibited. Control on poaching is established,

though it cannot ensure sufficient protection.

Species restoration

Habitat protection X This species is observed at the territory of Kolkheti

Protected Area, the habitat protection is ensured

by Georgian legislation.

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Species name – Common Name(s) Branta ruficolis Marmaronetta angustirostris Numenius tenuirostris

These species are not observed at the territory of Georgia during the last period.








Research


Monitoring


Species protection

Control hunting / poaching

Species restoration

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



taken?


Species name – Common Name(s) Oxiura leucocephala

Single specimens can be observed in Kolkheti lowland for wintering








Research


Monitoring


Species protection X Species is included into the Red List of Georgia

Control hunting / poaching X Control on hunting is established, though poaching

still may be a major threat.

Species restoration

Habitat protection X This species is observed at the territory of Kolkheti

Protected Area, the habitat protection is ensured

by Georgian legislation

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Species name – Common Name(s) Aquila clanga

Wintering in Kolkheti lowland

1 Please provide published distribution reference: Raptors and owls of Georgia (Rafael Antonio Galves, Lexo

Gavashelishvili, Zurab Javakhishvili, 2005)


increasing decreasing X stable not known unclear






Research X

Identification and establishment of protected areas X Kolkheti Protected Areas

Monitoring


Species protection X This species is included into the Red List of Georgia

Control hunting / poaching X Control on hunting and poaching is established,

though may not sufficient to ensure relevant

protection.

Species restoration

Habitat protection X

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Species name – Common Name(s) Aquila heliaca

Nesting in Iori Plateau and Algeti National Park

1 Please provide published distribution reference: Raptors and owls of Georgia (Rafael Antonio Galves, Lexo








Research X

Identification and establishment of protected areas X Vashlovani National Park, Iori Protected Areas

Monitoring


Species protection X Included into the Red List of Georgia

Control hunting / poaching X Control on hunting and poaching is established,

though it can be insufficient for proper protection

Species restoration

Habitat protection Habitat protection is ensured to a certain extent by

existing Protected Areas

Habitat restoration

Other



taken?


Species name – Common Name(s) Haliaeetus albicilia

Can be observed in Kolkheti lowland, on adjacent areas of rivers Iori, Alazani, and Mtkvari.

1 Please provide published distribution reference: : Raptors and owls of Georgia (Rafael Antonio Galves, Lexo








Research X

Identification and establishment of protected areas X Kolkheti Protected Areas, Iori Protected Areas,

Gardabani Protected Areas

Monitoring



Control hunting / poaching X Control on hunting and poaching is established

though can be insufficient to provide the relevant

protection

Species restoration

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Species name – Common Name(s) Neophron percnopterus

1 Please provide published distribution reference: : Raptors and owls of Georgia (Rafael Antonio Galves, Lexo









Research X

Identification and establishment of protected areas X Vashlovani National Park, Chachuna Protected Area

Monitoring



Control hunting / poaching X Control on hunting and poaching is established, but

may be insufficient for ensuring the proper protection

Species restoration

Habitat protection X Certain protection of the habitats is ensured by

establishment of Protected Areas

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general:


2. MARINE MAMMALS

2.1 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals

1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national X Yes No

implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?


1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes X No



to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)):

2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals:

By-catch X Collision with fishing traffic

Pollution X Illegal hunting

Other threats to migration (please provide details)


The Georgian NGO “Flora & Fauna” has implemented a project on development of monitoring network on

stranding and by-catches in Georgian Black Sea waters. The project was supported by ACCOBAMS. A hot-line is

established through which the volunteers can communicate about any observed stranding or by-catch case. Besides

that, a National Monitoring System is being developed in Georgia. Though the system is under an initial state

development, the marine mammal species will be included into the priority species list.


Establishment of the volunteer network can be considered as a positive outcome of the above mentioned project.

Recommendations on prohibition of long-line nets have been developed.


Capacity building of the established volunteer monitoring network.

3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)?

Pollution X By-catch X



endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour?


See box 2a



Sharing experience existing in other countries to overcome these obstacles.


2.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals

In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal

species for which your country is considered to be a Range State. Please complete each table as

appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to

information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g.

Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – Common Name(s) Tursiops truncatus



increasing decreasing stable not known unclear X


increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear X



Research X Ilia State University of Georgia has initiated

development of monitoring program on marine

mammals, including the bottlenose dolphin.

Identification and establishment of protected areas X Within Kolkheti National Park area there is a Marine

Protected Area specially established for the

purposes to protect marine mammals.

Monitoring X Ilia State University of Georgia has initiated

development of monitoring program on marine

mammals, including the bottlenose dolphin.

Education / awareness rising

Species protection X The species is included into the Red List of Georgia

Control hunting / poaching X Control on hunting and poaching is established

Species restoration

Habitat protection X A small marine area is included into Kolkheti PA

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


National Biodiversity Monitoring System is under development for the time being, which will cover marine

mammal species also. First priority in regard of this species is to create the relevant data base.

Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general:


3 MARINE TURTLES

3.1 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles

1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No



1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No




2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles:

By-catch Pollution





3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)?

Collection of eggs Predation of eggs

Destruction of nesting beaches



endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour?





3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles

In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species

for which your country is considered to be a Range State. Please complete each table as appropriate,

providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information

already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention

on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – Common Name(s)








Research


Monitoring


Species protection


Species restoration

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general:


4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS)

4.1 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)

1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No

the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?


1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No

law, have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition?



2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats):

Lack of information By-catch

Habitat fragmentation Electrocution

Wind turbines Poaching

Insufficient legislation Lack of trans-boundary management

Poor communication amongst Range States Man-made barriers

Climate change and drought





3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)?

Lack of information Habitat fragmentation

Poaching Insufficient legislation

Illegal trade Other (please specify)


endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating

behaviour?


3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard:

3d What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors?


4.2 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)

In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal

species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State. Please complete each

table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-

reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other

conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as

necessary.)









Research


Monitoring


Species protection


Species restoration

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?

5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species?

Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general:


5. BATS

5.1 General questions on Appendix I bats

1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No



1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No


If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was

notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)):

2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats:

Vandalism of bat caves





3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)?

Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss



endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour?



3d What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors?


5.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species

In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which

your country is considered to be a Range State. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing

information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already

provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on

Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)





2c Summarise information on trends (if known):


2c Summarise information on distribution (if known):




Research


Monitoring


Species protection


Species restoration

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?


Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general:


6. OTHER TAXA

6.1 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I

listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above:

Ministry of Enviroenment of Georgia

2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No

sections 1-5 above, prohibited by the national legislation listed as being

implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)?


According to Georgian legislation, the Appendix I species are listed in the Red List of Georgia. Therefore taking of

from the wild is prohibited. Besides that hunting an fishing is allowed only on the species listed in Hunting and

Fishing List and we can say that there are not any Appendix I (Appendix II as well) species in these lists.

2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes X No

sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law, have any exceptions been

granted to the prohibition?

If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was

notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)):

3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in

sections 1-5 above:

Lack of legislation


Special surveys should be conducted to identify the actual obstacles.




Survey support and sharing experience with the countries with same problems.

4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above

(transcending mere obstacles to migration)?


Taking into account the available data and information, main threat is habitat degradation.


endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to

migrating behaviour?

Protected Areas are established to support migration of the target species.



Control measures to be undertaken in accordance with legislation seem to be insufficient to provide the relevant

protection.



6.2 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa

In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to

taxa not included in sections 1-5 above, for which your country is considered to be a Range State.

Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where

appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been

submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention,

CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

Species name – Common Name(s) Huso huso



increasing decreasing stable not known X unclear





Research


Monitoring


Species protection

Control hunting / poaching X Listed in the Red List of Georgia. Hence, control

on fishing is established, though poaching remains

one of the most serious threats to this species.

Species restoration

Habitat protection X Marine part of Kolkheti Protected Area ensures to a

certain extent protection of habitat of this species

Habitat restoration

Other


taken?

Lack of financial resources


In frame of National Monitoring System, which is under development for the time being, this species will be

under permanent control.

Species name – Common Name(s) Acipenser sturio









Research


Monitoring


Species protection

Control hunting / poaching X Listed in the Red List. Hence, control on fishing is

established, though poaching remains one of the

most serious threats to this species.

Species restoration



Habitat restoration

Other


taken?





Species name – Common Name(s) Acipenser nudiventris








Research


Monitoring


Species protection




Species restoration



Habitat restoration

Other



taken?





Species name – Common Name(s) Acipenser stellatus








Research


Monitoring


Species protection




Species restoration



Habitat restoration

Other


taken?





Species name – Common Name(s) Acipenser persicus









Research


Monitoring


Species protection




Species restoration



Habitat restoration

Other


taken?






7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I

1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species1

X Yes No

not currently listed in Appendix I?

If Yes, please provide details: Lynx lynx, Hyaena hyaena, Ursus arctos, Cervus elaphus maral, Capra caucasica

Guldenstaedt, Rupicapra rupicapra. All the mentioned species are assessed by IUCN as EN, or CR, and are

protected at the national level by the Red List of Georgia.

N.B.: States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (i.e. not "on its normal migration route") should not be treated

as Range States. Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification.

1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species? Yes X No

If Yes, please provide details:

1b What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of these species?

1 according to the latest IUCN red data list


III. Appendix II Species

1. INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES

Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS

Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments. It will suffice

therefore to reference (below), and preferably append, a copy of the latest report that has been

submitted to the Secretariat of each of the Agreement/MoUs to which your country is a Party.

WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991)

Date of last report: Period covered:

SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (1993/1999)


EUROBATS (1994)

Date of last report: 2010 Period covered: 2006-2010

ASCOBANS (1994)


SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)


MARINE TURTLES – AFRICA MoU (1999)


AEWA (1999)


ACCOBAMS (2001)


GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001)


MARINE TURTLES – INDIAN OCEAN / SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001)


ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001)


BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002)


AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003)


AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005)


PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006)


MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007)


DUGONG (2007)

Date of last report: Date of last report:


GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008)


WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008)


BIRDS OF PREY (2008)


HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008)


SHARKS (2010)



2. QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS

2.1 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds

1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes X No

new CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the

conservation needs of Appendix II bird species?

If Yes, what is the current state of development?

2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes X No

of any new CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address

the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species?


3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of a new Agreement or Memorandum of

Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the

instrument‟s development?

4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds, including Memoranda of Yes X No

Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


2.2 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals

1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No


conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species?


2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No


the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species?





4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals, including Yes No

Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


2.3 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles

1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No


conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles?


2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No


the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles?





4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles, including Yes No

Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?



2.4 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals

(other than bats)



conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)?




the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)?





4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats), Yes X

No

including Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


2.5 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats



conservation needs of Appendix II bat species?




the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species?





4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats, including Memoranda of Yes X No

Understanding, planned by your country in the future?


2.6 QUESTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CMS AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OTHER TAXA

1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any new Yes X No

CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation

needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above?




the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above?





4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa, including Memoranda of Yes X No

Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?



3. LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II

1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes X No

conservation status, but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit

from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation?


Lynx lynx, Hyaena hyaena, Ursus arctos, Cervus elaphus maral, Capra caucasica Guldenstaedt, Rupicapra

rupicapra. All the mentioned species are assessed by IUCN as EN, or CR, and are protected at the national level

by the Red List of Georgia.

N.B.: States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (i.e. not "on its normal migration route") should not be treated

as Range States. Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification.

1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of this/these species in Appendix II? Yes X No


1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of this/these species?


IV. National and Regional Priorities

1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and,

where applicable, sustainable use of migratory species in

comparison to other biodiversity-related issues

Low Medium X High

2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your country‟s national X Yes No

biodiversity strategy or action plan?

If Yes, please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues:

Conservation, sustainable use and/or restoration of migratory species

X Conservation, sustainable use and/or restoration of the habitats of migratory species, including protected

areas

Protected Areas System is the main instrument for the protection and conservation of biological resources in

Georgia

Actions to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger

migratory species (e.g. alien invasive species or by-catch)

Minimizing or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration

X Research and monitoring of migratory species

Separate research activities related to migratory species have been undertaken, though the relevant data base is

not still developed. A National Biodiversity Monitoring System is being developed in Georgia, which will cover

also migratory species.

Transboundary co-operation

3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national X Yes No

or regional policies/plans (apart from CMS Agreements)

If Yes, please provide details: WWF Caucasus Office developed An Eco-Regional Conservation Plan for

Caucasus in 2006. The revised version is already developed but not published yet. The 2006 Plan covers

different migratory species.

3a Do these policies/plans cover the following areas (if Yes, please provide details):

Yes No

X Exploitation of natural resources (e.g. fisheries, hunting, etc.)

X Economic development

X Land-use planning

X Pollution control

X Designation and development of protected areas

X Development of ecological networks

Planning of power lines

Planning of fences

Planning of dams

Other

4 Results – please describe the positive outcomes of any actions taken


V. Protected Areas

1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection, establishment and X Yes No

management of protected areas in your country?


Migratory species are one of the key points for the establishment of a number of protected areas, such as

Kolkheti Protected Area, Javakheti Protected Area, etc.

1a Please identify the most important national sites for migratory species and their protection status:

1. Kolkheti Protected Areas, which consists of Kolkheti National Park, including one Strictly Protected

Zone equal to a Nature Reserve; Kobuleti Nature Reserve; Kobuleti Managed Reserve; Paliastomi

Reserve, Marine Protected Area.

2. In December 2010 the final decision about establishment of the Javakheti Protected Areas (16,568ha)

in Georgia was made. The Javakheti ecosystem is recognized as a globally important staging and

breeding ground for migratory and resident bird species, of which several are listed as endangered in

the IUCN Red Data Book.This was the conclusive important step before the legal establishment of

Javakheti National Park and five wetland sanctuaries by the Parliament of Georgia.

3. Vashlovani Protected Areas include Vashlovani Strict Nature Reserve (created in 1935, total area

10,142 hectares), Vashlo vani National Park (created in 2003, 25,114 ha) and the first three Natural

Monuments in Georgia created in 2003: Alaznis Chala (Alazani riparian forests), Artsivis Kheoba

(Eagle‟s Canyon) and Takhti-Tefa (total size - 238.5 ha). There are about 70 species of birds on this

tiny territory including Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus), which are usually nested in the steep limestone

walls, and other birds of prey such as the Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Snake

Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) and Saker (Falco cherrug).The latter

is considered the rarest bird of prey in Georgia. The Black Stork (Ciconia nigra), another rare species,

also occurs in the gorge.

1b Do these protected areas cover the following areas? (If Yes, please provide details and include the amount of

protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas):

Yes No

X Terrestrial

X Aquatic

X Marine

1c Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country:

Ministry of Environment of Georgia


Protected Areas established

VI. Policies on Satellite Telemetry

1 In the current reporting period, has your country undertaken X Yes No

conservation/research projects that use satellite telemetry?

In preparation X on-going completed

2 Are any future conservation/research projects planned that will use X Yes No

satellite telemetry?

If Yes, please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects):

More vultures (i.e Aegypus monachus, Gyps fulvus, Neophron percnopterus, Gypaetus barbatus) are to be

tagged with satellite-receiver transmitters for at least 5 years

If No, please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard:


Insight into the seasonality of species movements and habitat use.


VII. Membership

1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non- Parties Yes X No

to join CMS and its related Agreements?

If Yes, please provide details. (In particular, describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been

identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment.)

1a Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country:


VIII. Global and National Importance of CMS

1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national, regional Yes X No

and/or global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance

in the context of biodiversity conservation?


2 Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country:


IX. Mobilization of Resources

1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having X Yes No

direct benefits for migratory species in your country?

If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities):

Certain input was made into the development of Protected Areas from which the migratory species can benefit

to some extent.

2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes X No

requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition?


3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes X No

conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other

countries (particularly developing countries)?


4 Has your country provided technical and/or scientific assistance to Yes X No

developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species?


5 Has your country received financial assistance/support from the CMS Trust Yes X No

Fund, via the CMS Secretariat, for national conservation activities having

direct benefits for migratory species in your country?


6 Has your country received financial assistance/support from sources other X Yes No

than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit

for migratory species in your country?


ACCOBAMS Secretariat provided financial support for the project on Development of Stranding Network of

Cetacean Species in the Georgian waters of the Black Sea.


X. Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations

Please provide information about measures undertaken by your country relating to recent Resolutions

and Recommendations since the last Report. For your convenience please refer to the list of COP

Resolutions and Recommendations listed below.

Resolutions

Resolution 6.2 – By-catch, and Recommendation 7.2 – Implementation of Resolution 6.2 on By-catch

Resolution 6.3 – Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation

Resolution 7.2 – Impact Assessment and Migratory Species

Resolution 7.3 – Oil Pollution and Migratory Species

Resolution 7.4 – Electrocution of Migratory Birds

Resolution 7.5 – Wind Turbines and Migratory Species

Resolution 7.9 – Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes

Resolution 7.15 – Future Action on the Antarctic Minke, Bryde‟s and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on

Migratory Species

Resolution 8.1 – Sustainable Use

Resolution 8.2 – CMS Strategic Plan 2006-2011

Resolution 8.5 - Implementation of Existing Agreements and Development of Future Agreements

Resolution 8.7 - Contribution of CMS in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target

Resolution 8.9 - Review of GROMS (Global Register on Migratory Species)

Resolution 8.11 - Co-operation with other Conventions

Resolution 8.13 - Climate Change and Migratory Species

Resolution 8.14 – By-Catch

Resolution 8.22 - Adverse Human Induced Impacts on Cetaceans

Resolution 8.24 - National Reports for the Eighth and Ninth Meetings of the Conference of the Parties

Resolution 8.27 - Migratory Species and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Resolution 8.29 - Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species

Resolution 9.1 – Concerted and Cooperative Actions

Resolution 9.2 – Priorities for CMS Agreements

Resolution 9.3 – CMS Information Priorities

Resolution 9.5 – Outreach and Communication Issues

Resolution 9.7 – Climate Change Impacts on Migratory Species


Resolution 9.9 – Migratory Marine Species

Resolution 9.12 – Capacity Building Strategy

Resolution 9.18 – By-catch

Resolution 9.19 – Adverse Anthropogenic Marine/Ocean Noise Impacts on Cetaceans and other Biota

Resolution 9.20 – the Saker Falcon

Recommendations

Recommendation 7.5 – Range State Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation

Recommendation 7.6 – Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)

Recommendation 7.7 – America Pacific Flyway Programme

Recommendation 8.12 - Improving the conservation status of raptors and owls in the African Eurasian region

Recommendation 8.16 – Migratory Sharks

Recommendation 8.17 – Marine Turtles

Recommendation 8.23 - Central Eurasian and Aridland Mammals

Recommendation 8.26 - Grassland Bird Species and their Habitats in Southern South America

Recommendation 8.28 - Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species

Recommendation 9.1 – Central Eurasian Aridland Mammals

Recommendation 9.2 – Sahelo-Saharan Megafauna

Recommendation 9.3 – Tigers and Other Asian Big Cats

Recommendation 9.5 – Cooperative Action for the Elephant (Loxodonta africana) in Central Africa

Other resolutions/recommendations:

Other remarks:


Annex: Updating Data on Appendix II Species

The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II.

New Parties which have acceded since COP9 in 2008 and Parties which did not submit a National

Report in 2008 are requested to complete the entire form.

Parties that did submit a report in 2008 need only which information has changed (e.g. new

published distribution references and details concerning species added to Appendix II at COP8 and

COP9).

Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available

Published distribution

reference

CETACEA

Rhinolophus ferrumequinum

(only European populations)

Rhinolophus hipposideros


Rhinolophus euryale


Rhinolophus mehelyi


Rhinolophus blasii


Myotis bechsteini


Myotis blythi


Myotis brandtii


Myotis capaccinii


Myotis dasycneme


Myotis daubentoni


Myotis emarginatus


Myotis myotis


Myotis mystacinus


Myotis nattereri


Pipistrellus kuhli


Pipistrellus nathusii


Pipistrellus pipistrellus


Pipistrellus pygmaeus


Pipistrellus savii


Nyctalus lasiopterus



Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Nyctalus leisleri


Nyctalus noctula


Eptesicus nilssonii


Eptesicus serotinus


Vespertilio murinus


Barbastella barbastellus


Plecotus auritus


Plecotus austriacus


Miniopterus schreibersii


Miniopterus schreibersii

(African populations)

Tadarida teniotis

Eidolon helvum

Otomops martiensseni

Otomops madagascariensis

CETACEA

Physeter macrocephalus

Platanista gangetica gangetica

Pontoporia blainvillei

Inia geoffrensis

Delphinapterus leucas

Monodon monoceros

Phocoena phocoena

(North and Baltic Sea populations)

Phocoena phocoena

(western North Atlantic population)

Phocoena phocoena

(Black Sea population)

Phocoena phocoena

(NW African popuolation)

Neophocaena phocaenoides

Phocoenoides dalli

Phocoena spinipinnis

Phocoena dioptrica

Sousa chinensis

Sousa teuszii

Sotalia fluviatilis

Sotalia guiansensis


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Lagenorhynchus albirostris

(only North and Baltic Sea populations)

Lagenorhynchus acutus


Lagenorhynchus australis

Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Grampus griseus


Grampus griseus

(only Mediterranean populations)

Tursiops aduncus

(Arafura/Timor Sea populations)

Tursiops truncatus


Tursiops truncatus

(Mediterranean population)

Tursiops truncatus


Stenella attenuata

(eastern tropical Pacific population)

Stenella attenuata

(Southeast Asian populations)

Stenella clymene

(West African population)

Stenella longirostris

(eastern tropical Pacific populations)

Stenella longirostris


Stenella coeruleoalba


Stenella coeruleoalba

(western Mediterranean population)

Delphinus delphis


Delphinus delphis

(western Mediterranean population)

Delphinus delphis


Delphinus delphis


Lagenodelphis hosei


Orcaella brevirostris

Orcaella heinsohni

Cephalorhynchus commersonii

(South American population)

Cephalorhynchus eutropia

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

Orcinus orca

Globicephala melas


Berardius bairdii


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Hyperoodon ampullatus

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

Balaenoptera edeni

Balaenoptera borealis

Balaenoptera mourai

Balaenoptera physalus

Caperea marginata

CARNIVORA

Arctocephalus australis

Otaria flavescens

Phoca vitulina

(only Baltic and Wadden Sea populations)

Halichoerus grypus

(only Baltic Sea populations)

Monachus monachus

Lycaon pictus

PROBOSCIDEA

Loxodonta africana

Loxodonta cyclotis

SIRENIA

Trichechus manatus

(populations between Honduras and Panama)

Trichechus senegalensis

Trichechus inunguis

Dugong dugon

PERISSODACTYLA

Equus hemionus

(includes Equus hemionu and, Equus onage)

Equus kiang

ARTIODACTYLA

Vicugna vicugna

Cervus elaphus yarkendensis

Oryx dammah

Gazella gazella

(only Asian populations)

Gazella erlangeri

Gazella subgutturosa

Procapra gutturosa

Ammotragus lervia

Saiga tatarica

Saiga borealis

GAVIIFORMES

Gavia stellata

(Western Palearctic populations)

Gavia arctica arctica

Gavia arctica suschkini


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Gavia immer immer

(Northwest European population)

Gavia adamsii

(Western Palearctic population)

PODICIPEDIFORMES

Podiceps grisegena grisegena

Podiceps auritus


PELECANIFORMES

Phalacrocorax nigrogularis

Phalacrocorax pygmeus

Pelecanus onocrotalus


Pelecanus crispus

CICONIIFORMES

Botaurus stellaris stellaris


Ixobrychus minutus minutus


Ixobrychus sturmii

Ardeola rufiventris

Ardeola idae

Egretta vinaceigula

Casmerodius albus albus


Ardea purpurea purpurea

(populations breeding in the Western Palearctic)

Mycteria ibis

Ciconia nigra

Ciconia episcopus microscelis

Ciconia ciconia

Plegadis falcinellus

Geronticus eremita

Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus

Platalea alba

(excluding Malagasy population)

Platalea leucorodia

PHOENICOPTERIFORMES

Phoenicopterus ruber

Phoenicopterus minor

ANSERIFORMES

Dendrocygna bicolor

Dendrocygna viduata

Thalassornis leuconotus

Oxyura leucocephala

Cygnus olor

Cygnus cygnus

Cygnus columbianus

Anser brachyrhynchus

Anser fabalis

Anser albifrons

Anser erythropus


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Anser anser

Branta leucopsis

Branta bernicla

Branta ruficollis

Alopochen aegyptiacus

Tadorna ferruginea

Tadorna cana

Tadorna tadorna

Plectropterus gambensis

Sarkidiornis melanotos

Nettapus auritus

Anas penelope

Anas strepera

Anas crecca

Anas capensis

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas undulata

Anas acuta

Anas erythrorhyncha

Anas hottentota

Anas querquedula

Anas clypeata

Marmaronetta angustirostris

Netta rufina

Netta erythrophthalma

Aythya ferina

Aythya nyroca

Aythya fuligula

Aythya marila

Somateria mollissima

Somateria spectabilis

Polysticta stelleri

Clangula hyemalis

Melanitta nigra

Melanitta fusca

Bucephala clangula

Mergellus albellus

Mergus serrator

Mergus merganser

FALCONIFORMES

Pandion haliaetus

GALLIFORMES

Coturnix coturnix coturnix

SPHENISCIFORMES

Spheniscus demersus

PROCELLARIIFORMES

Diomedea exulans

Diomedea epomophora

Diomedea irrorata


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Diomedea nigripes

Diomedea immutabilis

Diomedea melanophris

Diomedea bulleri

Diomedea cauta

Diomedea chlororhynchos

Diomedea chrysostoma

Phoebetria fusca

Phoebetria palpebrata

Macronectes giganteus

Macronectes halli

Procellaria cinerea

Procellaria aequinoctialis

Procellaria aequinoctialis conspicillata

Procellaria parkinsoni

Procellaria westlandica

GRUIFORMES

Porzana porzana


Porzana parva parva

Porzana pusilla intermedia

Fulica atra atra

(Mediterranean and Black Sea populations)

Aenigmatolimnas marginalis

Sarothrura boehmi

Sarothrura ayresi

Crex crex

Grus leucogeranus

Grus virgo (Syn. Anthropoides virgo)

Grus paradisea

Grus carunculatus

Grus grus

Chlamydotis undulata

(only Asian populations)

Otis tarda

CHARADRIIFORMES

Himantopus himantopus

Recurvirostra avosetta

Dromas ardeola

Burhinus oedicnemus

Glareola pratincola

Glareola nordmanni

Glareola nuchalis

Pluvialis apricaria

Pluvialis squatarola

Charadrius hiaticula

Charadrius dubius

Charadrius pecuarius

Charadrius tricollaris

Charadrius forbesi

Charadrius pallidus


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Charadrius alexandrinus

Charadrius marginatus

Charadrius mongulus

Charadrius leschenaultii

Charadrius asiaticus

Eudromias morinellus

Vanellus vanellus

Vanellus spinosus

Vanellus albiceps

Vanellus senegallus

Vanellus lugubris

Vanellus melanopterus

Vanellus coronatus

Vanellus superciliosus

Vanellus gregarius (Syn Chettusia

gregaria)

Vanellus leucurus

Gallinago media

Gallinago gallinago

Lymnocryptes minimus

Limosa limosa

Limosa lapponica

Numenius phaeopus

Numenius tenuirostris

Numenius arquata

Tringa erythropus

Tringa totanus

Tringa stagnatilis

Tringa nebularia

Tringa ochropus

Tringa glareola

Tringa cinerea

Tringa hypoleucos

Arenaria interpres

Calidris tenuirostris

Calidris canutus

Calidris alba

Calidris minuta

Calidris temminckii

Calidris maritima

Calidris alpina

Calidris ferruginea

Limicola falcinellus

Philomachus pugnax

Phalaropus lobatus

Phalaropus fulicaria

Larus hemprichii

Larus leucophthalmus

Larus ichthyaetus

(West Eurasian and African population)

Larus melanocephalus


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Larus genei

Larus audouinii

Larus armenicus

Sterna nilotica nilotica

(West Eurasian and African populations)

Sterna caspia

(West Eurasian and African populations)

Sterna maxima albidorsalis

Sterna bergii

(African and Southwest Asian populations)

Sterna bengalensis

(African and Southwest Asian populations)

Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis

Sterna dougallii

(Atlantic population)

Sterna hirundo hirundo


Sterna paradisaea

(Atlantic populations)

Sterna albifrons

Sterna saundersi

Sterna balaenarum

Sterna repressa

Chlidonias niger niger

Chlidonias leucopterus

(West Eurasian and African population)

Rynchops flavirostris

COLUMBIFORMES

Streptopelia turtur turtur

CORACIIFORMES

Merops apiaster

Coracias garrulus

PSITTACIFORMES

Amazona tucumana

PASSERIFORMES

Acrocephalus paludicola

Hirundo atrocaerulea

Alectrurus risora

Alectrurus tricolor

Pseudocolopteryx dinellianus

Polystictus pectoralis pectoralis

Sporophila ruficollis

Sporophila zelichi

Sporophila cinnamomea

Sporophila hypochroma

Sporophila palustris

Agelaius flavus

TESTUDINATA

Chelonia depressa

Chelonia mydas

Caretta caretta


Species Range

State

Extinct at

National

level

No

information

available


reference

Eretmochelys imbricata

Lepidochelys kempii

Lepidochelys olivacea

Dermochelys coriacea

Podocnemis expansa

CROCODYLIA

Crocodylus porosus

ACIPENSERIFORMES

Huso huso

Huso dauricus

Acipenser baerii baicalensis

Acipenser fulvescens

Acipenser gueldenstaedtii

Acipenser medirostris

Acipenser mikadoi

Acipenser naccarii

Acipenser nudiventris

Acipenser persicus

Acipenser ruthenus

(Danube population)

Acipenser schrenckii

Acipenser sinensis

Acipenser stellatus

Acipenser sturio

Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni

Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni

Pseudoscaphirhynchus fedtschenkoi

Psephurus gladius

ORECTOLOBIFORMES

Rhincodon typus

LAMNIFORMES

Carcharodon carcharias

Isurus oxyrinchus

Isurus paucus

Lamna nasus

SQUALIFORMES

Squalus acanthias

(Northern Hemisphere populations)

LEPIDOPTERA

Danaus plexippus


All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II. If your country is a Range State

for any of the species in these Families, please enter the species name in the first column, under the

relevant Family heading. Please indicate (with a ‘X’) whether your country is a Range State or the

species is extinct and, where appropriate, please provide published distribution references. (Space

is provided for ten species in each Family. If additional lines are required, please attach the

information as an annex).

Species Range State Extinct Published distribution reference

Order FALCONIFORMES, Family Cathartidae

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Order FALCONIFORMES, Family Accipitridae

Gypaetus barbatus RangeState Extinct

Gyps fulvus Range State Extinct

Aegypius monachus Range State Extinct

Neophron percnopterus Range State Extinct

Haliaeetus albicilla Range State Extinct

Aquila chrysaetos Range State Extinct

Aquila heliaca Range State Extinct

Aquila clanga Range State Extinct

Aquila pomarina Range State Extinct

Aquila nipalensis Range State Extinct

Hieraaetus pennatus Range State Extinct

Hieraaetus fasciatus Range State Extinct

Milvus milvus Range State Extinct

Milvus migrans Range State Extinct

Circus cyaneus Range State Extinct

Circus macrourus Range State Extinct

Circus aeruginosus Range State Extinct

Circus pygargus Range State Extinct

Buteo lagopus Range State Extinct

Buteo buteo Range State Extinct

Pernis apivorus Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct


Buteo rufinus Range State Extinct

Circaetus gallicus Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

Range State Extinct

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