Improving the Conservation Status of Globally Threatened birds at Jaboul Wetland (SYR/SGP/OP4/Y1/CORE/2008/03)
Project Details & Results
the project aims at improving the conservation status of the avifaunal diversity of Jaboul Ramsar site by strengthening the enforcement of hunting laws and regulations and enhance more responsible and wise birds hunting practices in Al Jaboul Ramsar site and improving the hunters and locals awareness of the need to conserve birds and their habitat.
Notable Community Participation
the project activities include training a local team on monitoring of illegal and inappropriate practices of hunting and other disturbances at the site. This team will act as unit on behalf of local communities to assist in site/ species protection and liaising with institutions in charge of implementing threat mitigation;
Capacity - Building Component
Under this project, a ringing station will be established at the site, aiming at understanding bird communities in the wetland, observation of migration behavior and direction and act as a unit for public awareness. The unit will be the first ringing station in Syria and shall be a demonstration and model for the establishment of other such stations in the country;
1. Syrian candidates will receive taining to be specialized licensed bird ringers
2. developed registered entity in the country to act as the focal point for ringing scheme ( SSCW )
3. Understand bird migration at the site ( behavior, numbers and flight directions )
on the other hand, a local team will be trained on monitoring of mal practices of hunting and other disturbances at the site. This team will act as unit on behalf of local communities to assist in site/ species protection and liaising with institutions in charge of implementing threat mitigation;
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
*Status Report on alternatives to shooting of migratory birds, e.g. investment in game bird breeding centers
*status Report on potential of alternative economic models to migratory bird hunting, e.g. bird- and eco-tourism ( bird watching )
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
the project will improve awareness among hunters and public of hunting legislation, impact, conservation of migratory birds and responsible hunting through development and distribution of education materials
Policy Impact
The specific purpose of this project is to strengthen the enforcement of hunting laws and regulations and enhance more responsible and wise birds hunting practices in Al Jaboul Ramsar site and improve the hunters and locals awareness of the need to conserve birds and their habitat.
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Jaboul Wetland
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