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Conservation of the Dupont’s lark (Chersophilus duponti) and its habitat in Soria (Spain) (LIFE Ricotí)

Start date: Sep 15, 2016, End date: Feb 15, 2021,

Background Dupont's Lark is one of the most endangered and rare birds in Spain and Europe as a whole. In Spain, where it has a small, declining population, overgrazing or undergrazing and agricultural development have reduced its preferred habitats and caused its numbers to decline considerably. It is therefore included in the ‘endangered’ category of ...
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Egyptian Vulture and Bonelli’s Eagle Conservation in Douro/Duero Canyon (LIFE Rupis)

Start date: Jul 16, 2015, End date: Jul 15, 2019,

Background Douro Internacional e Vale do Águeda SPA and Arribes del Duero SPA form one of the main areas for Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Bonelli´s eagle (Aquila fasciata) and red kite (Milvus milvus) in the Iberian Peninsula. For the Egyptian vulture, the local population represents 10% of the total population of the peninsula. For Portuga ...
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ACTIONS TOWARDS THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF IBERIAN CYPRINIDS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIFE CIPRÍBER)

Start date: Jun 2, 2014, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

Background Cyprinidae are a large family of freshwater fish that comprise carp, true minnow and their relatives. Recent studies show a decline in the populations of some threatened endemic cyprinid fish species in the Duero and Tajo river basins. In order of importance, the main reasons for this decline are the existence of obstacles in the river channel ...
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Recovery and conservation Program for Galemys pyrenaicus and its habitat in Castilla y León and Extremadura (DESMANIA)

Start date: Jun 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

Background The Iberian/Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) is a small semi-aquatic mammal that is endemic to mountain streams in the Iberian Peninsula. The species is an excellent biological indicator with numbers reflecting closely the state of conservation or degradation of the habitats it occupies. However, the desman is increasingly in danger of exti ...
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NATURAL FEEDING HABITAT RESTORATION FOR CINEREUS VULTURE AND OTHER AVIAN SCAVENGERS IN CENTRAL SPAIN (LIFE FEEDING SCAVENGERS)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jul 30, 2017,

Background After two decades of recovery, species of black vulture and other necrophagous birds (i.e. feeding on carrion) face a new threat, namely a lack of food. This has been caused by several factors, including the emergence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), which provoked strict measures to prevent its spread; the most important, with regard ...
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RED AMBASAGUAS DE INTEGRACIÓN SOCIO-LABORAL DE PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD EN EL MEDIO RURAL (0442_RED_AMBASAGUAS_6_E)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

OBJETIVOS: Consolidar la Red para trabajar de modo estable y conjunto, en la inclusión social y laboral de los ciudadanos y ciudadanas con discapacidad, a la vez que facilitar su papel como agente de cambio en la búsqueda de oportunidades de desarrollo sostenible en el medio rural, contribuyendo a la fijación de la población en el territorio. ACCIONES: - Mejora de la dotación de infraestructuras y ...
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Wetland restoration and management: Canal de Castilla Special Protection Area (Canal de Castilla)

Start date: Oct 1, 2006, End date: Sep 30, 2010,

Background The Channel of Castilla, Palencia, Spain, is an artificial watercourse 207 km in length; it was built in the 18th century to connect the centre of the Castilian plains with the sea. With the onset of the railway at the beginning of the 20th century, the idea of using the channel for the transportation of people and goods was abandoned. The 207 ...
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