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Preservation, restoration and valuation of coastal habitats of european interest of the Aiguillon Bay (LIFE BARGE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

Background The protection and conservation of coastal habitats is a major issue across Europe. The Marais Poitevin was formed as a result of the filling of Picton's gulf with sediments from the ocean. The marsh is the meeting point of the marine environment, the inner wetland and the migration routes, which explains the extraordinary biodiversity it hosts ...
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Halting the decline of endemic Petrels from Reunion Island: demonstration of large-scale innovative conservation actions (LIFE+ PETRELS)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jul 31, 2020,

Background Réunion Island hosts one of the most unique seabird communities in the world, including two endangered endemic petrels, the Barau's petrel (Pterodroma baraui) and the Mascarene black petrel (Pseudobulweria aterrima). These species are in dire need of emergency conservation measures. They already benefit from national action plans, but the impl ...
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Alsace Life hamSTER : Demonstration project to preserve european biodiversity in Alsace (LIFE ALISTER)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

Background The common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) is a protected species emblematic to the biodiversity of the Alsace region. Since 2000, specific actions have been undertaken to provide the right conditions for its development. However, the viability of hamster populations remains under threat as a consequence of many pressures, including farming practic ...
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Towards an integrative management in favour of the terrestrial tortoises in Var – Creating tools for the managers of natural habitats in Europe (Life+ Tortue d'Hermann)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

Background The Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) benefits from an extremely positive image and is hugely popular as a pet. Yet the tortoise is not safe from human threats in its natural habitat. Wild populations of the tortoise are constantly decreasing and the reduction of favourable habitats has triggered its classification as an endangered specie ...
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Improve tools and strategies for the prevention and control of classical swine fever (CSFV_goDIVA)

Start date: Mar 1, 2009, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

Although classical swine fever (CSF) has been eradicated in wide areas within the EU the disease is endemic in some new member states particularly in back yard pigs. In order to improve the eradication strategies the project aims are a) the final development and testing of a live marker vaccine candidate for the prevention and improved control of CSF, both orally and intramuscularly applicable; b) ...
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RED PIRENAICA DE LOS GALLIFORMES DE MONTAÑA (GALLIPYR)

Start date: Nov 30, 2008, End date: Nov 29, 2012,

Los galliformes de montaña son una especie de gran valor patrimonial inscrita en el Anexo I de la Directiva europea sobre aves. Su estado es precario, sobre todo por las amenazas que su hábitat y supervivencia sufren a causa de la evolución de las actividades humanas. Además, el cambio climático está agravando estas amenazas.OBJETIVOCrear una red pirenaica transfronteriza de Galliformes de montaña ...
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GALLIFORMI ALPINI - GALLIFORMES ALPINS

Start date: Jun 30, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2011,

Igalliformi sulle alpi occidentali come indicatori ambientali : monitoraggio, conservazione e gestione delle specie.
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Conservation of French populations of Orsini's viper (Vipera ursinii) (Vipère d'Orsini)

Start date: Aug 1, 2006, End date: Apr 30, 2011,

Background In France, populations of Orisini’s Viper (Vipera ursinii) are known to exist in just 12 locations (with unconfirmed sightings in three other places). Its range covers around 9000 ha, of which 5750 ha (more than 60%) are part of the Natura 2000 network. The French populations are highly isolated from other European populations (the closest of ...
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Conservation of the macrostigma trout in Corsica (TRUITE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2003, End date: Oct 31, 2007,

Background The brown trout (Salmo trutta macrostigma) is a sub-species of fish of community interest identified in Annex II of the Habitats Directive. It is distinguished from other types of trout by its pigmentation which consists of large red spots. In France, it can de found only in Corsica and quite exclusively in the upper sectors of the catchment ar ...
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Modeles de gestion pour la valorisation de la biodiversité dans le territoire alpin transfrontalier (GESTALP)

Mise au point de modeles et d’outils de gestion de la biodiversité, par la prise en compte d’une prise de conscience du contexte territorial (bilan des connaissances et des expérimentations, recherches et études complémentaires), et des retombées spécifiques sur les acteurs de terrain, publics et privés. ...
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