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Conservation of the freshwater pearl mussel in the Massif armoricain (MULETTE)
Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Aug 31, 2016,
Background
The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is a mollusc listed in Annexes II and V of the Habitats Directive. It is protected by French law and listed as an "endangered" species in the IUCNâs Red List. The worldwide population has decreased by at least 50% over the last decade. It is estimated that during the 20th Century, 90% ...
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Conservation of the Roseate Tern in Brittany (Dougall)
Start date: Nov 1, 2005, End date: Oct 31, 2010,
Background
The roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) is very cosmopolitan, but its global range is highly fragmented. Most of the global population, about 50 000 pairs, breeds outside Europe. In the North Atlantic region, the roseate tern breeds on the north eastern coast of America and in Europe mainly on the Azores, in the Irish Sea region and on the north co ...
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Conservation of the Aquatic Warbler in Brittany (Acrocephalus Bretagne)
Start date: Jan 1, 2004, End date: Apr 30, 2009,
Background
The aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) is by far the rarest European warbler. Its breeding population, estimated at 12 500-20 000 individuals, is mainly distributed over Poland and Belarus. The species's wintering zone is not very well known, but appears to be mostly in western tropical Africa.
In recent decades research has revealed th ...
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Revaluation of the identity of the Atlantic salt mines. Recovery and promotion of the biological, economic and cultural potential of coastal humid zones (SAL)
Start date: Dec 31, 2003, End date: Sep 29, 2007,
The project aims to promote, within a European network, the different aspects which form the common identity of salt-producing sites:- original potential for biodiversity, similar technical expertise, landscapes, histories.It sets in place the following work priorities:- improving the biological interest of the sites;- restoring the marshlands; - organising and structuring the profession;- creatin ...
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