The Effect of Pesticides on the Populations of Peregrine Falcon in Meghri District of Southern Armenia
Project time period:
2008
Project Description:
The AUA Acopian Center for the Environment with the support of Peregrine Fund and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in 2008 has conducted a survey of 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 1990s
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 1990s 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