12 May 2009
CMS HOLDS WORKSHOP ON THE SAKER FALCON
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A workshop held from 5-7 April 2009, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, considered the principles of sustainable use and management of the Saker Falcon, as well as its population status, threats and conservation measures through captive breeding, artificial nests, reintroduction and satellite tracking.

The event, which was held under the auspices of the Convention […]

A workshop held from 5-7 April 2009, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, considered the principles of sustainable use and management of the Saker Falcon, as well as its population status, threats and conservation measures through captive breeding, artificial nests, reintroduction and satellite tracking.

The event, which was held under the auspices of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), recommended that conservation activities should be implemented under the umbrella of the existing CMS agreement on birds of prey.
Link to further information
CMS press release, April 2009


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