Objective

Compiling existing information about Bird species in Turkey

Measures

• Investigation of sources (literature, expert opinions, contact institutions and relevant persons)

• National and international investigation of contact administrations, research institutions and relevant experts in this issue, including the focal points of their scientific work

• Study of literature and collection of background information

Benchmarks

• List of addresses and relevant information about the focal points of research

• List of relevant literature and background information

Objective

Identification of Bird species with relevance to Natura 2000

Measures

• Proposal of a check list of birds with relevance to Natura 2000

• Working paper including a proposal of a check list of birds native in Turkey with potential relevance for Natura 2000

• Short characteristics (ecology, distribution, status)

Benchmarks

• Check list of birds with potential relevance to Natura 2000 and short characteristics

Objective

Discussion of the results of activity 9.2 in a broader circle of experts

Measures

• Organisation and facilitation of an expert workshop

• Establishment of a working group

• Evaluation and correction of the checklist from activity 9.2 within the frame of the workshop with national experts

• Identification of problems (esp. Distribution, population size and status)

• Recommendations of the working group

Benchmarks

• Results of activity 9.1. discussed

• Recommendations of the working group given

Objective

Proposal for the amendment of the Annexes of the Birds Directive

Measures

• Formulation of a draft check list of birds

• Detailed assessment and review of the results from activities 9.2 and 9.3

• Field studies and excursions

• Short characteristics of the relevant birds

• Draft of a final checklist of birds as candidates for the amendment of the different Annexes of the Birds Directive

Benchmarks

• Draft of a final checklist of birds

Objective

Detailed characteristics of species

Measures

• Initiation or, alternatively, continuation of the collection of information for detailed characteristics of these species

• Beginning of the collection of material for detailed ecological characteristics

• Initiation or, alternatively, continuation of mapping activities and evaluation of distribution of the birds species

• Integration of the results into the central database

Notice: This activity must be continued during and after the project.

Benchmarks

• Relevant information of the relevant bird species in Turkey implemented in the database