Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) and Wood grouse (Tetrao urogallus) in Poland are at risk of extintion,population have rapidly declined within past three decades.Requirements are poorly understood by landowners and other stakeholders.The species are not regarded as conservation priorities.
Project aims in population re-establihment in viable less conservation dependent populations; to rise awarness of local governments,landowners,foresters,hunters and tourists about conservation priorities of species and their habitats.active protection of habitats; establishment of a national wide network of all stakeholders involved (mainly NGOs, foresters,landowners,local governments);establishment of working relations with stakeholders in border area (Lithuania, Belaruss, Chech republic) where there is no proper startegy and actions; preparation of joint project (Poland.Lituania,Belaruss) for EU LIFE