ACTIONS TOWARDS REDUCTION OF WILD BIRDS POISONING IN ALBANIA

This project firstly aims to implement important activities for evaluating the level and the impact of poisoning in the population of birds of prey in certain hotspots (for birds of prey in the country) and carry out awareness raising and capacity building actions towards the achievement of sustainable hunting aim, in the post-hunting ban period.

The main objectives of this project are: (i) Create a clear picture on the context and impact of deliberate poisoning in important sites for birds of prey in Albania; (ii) Raise awareness on the impact of poisoning (poison baits and lead shot) in wildlife and humans; (iii) Capacity building of relevant stakeholders in combating wildlife crime; (iv) Capacity building of relevant stakeholders on sustainable hunting as a post hunting ban measure in Albania.

Time frame: 2018 – 2021

Funding: MAVA Foundation through EuroNatur

Country: Albania

Partners: EuroNatur, AOS

Contact persons: Zydjon Vorpsi | PPNEA