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The Effect of Pesticides on the Populations of Peregrine Falcon in Meghri District of Southern Armenia

Project time period:

2008

 

Project Description:

In 2008, AUA Acopian Center for the Environment with the support of Peregrine Fund and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has conducted a survey on Peregrine Falco in Meghri district.

Objectives:
To check the current condition of a population (number of breeding pairs) and reproductive success (number of fledglings),
To analyze the data and compare it with the data collected in the 1990’s,
To inspire local community about the importance of Raptors through their involvement in the monitoring of the Peregrine Falcon,
To increase awareness of Government and Public about the negative impact of pesticides and alternative methods of pest control.

  • To check the current condition of a population (number of breeding pairs) and reproductive success (number of fledglings),
  • To analyze the data and compare it with the data collected in the 1990’s,
  • To inspire local community about the importance of Raptors through their involvement in the monitoring of the Peregrine Falcon,
  • To increase awareness of Government and Public about the negative impact of pesticides and alternative methods of pest control.

Meghri forestry administration, Peregrine Fund and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary