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GEORGIA / GÉORGIE

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Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species

of Wild Animals

Format for reports of Parties on implementation of theConvention on the Conservation of Migratory Species

of Wild Animals (revision of March 2002)

Reporting format agreed by the Standing Committee at its 23rd meeting (Bonn, December 2001) for voluntary use byParties, on a trial basis, for reports submitted to COP7. Refer to separate instructions on completing the report.

The questions below combine elements of Resolution 4.1 (Party Reports) adopted by the Fourth Meeting of theConference of the Parties (Nairobi, June 1994) and Resolution 6.4 (Strategic Plan for the Convention on MigratorySpecies 2000-2005), adopted by the Sixth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Cape Town, November 1999), as wellas commitments arising from other operational Resolutions and Recommendations of the Conference of the Parties.

Which agency has been primarily responsible for the preparation of this report?

List any other agencies that have provided input:

I(a). General Information

Please complete any unfilled boxes and amend and/or update as appropriate the information provided in the table below:

Reports submitted: None

Period covered by this report: 1 October 2000- 23 August 2002

Date of entry into force of the Convention in Georgia: 1 October 2000

Territory to which the Convention applies: Georgia

Reservations (against species listings):

Designated Focal Point:

No contact details provided

Appointment to the Scientific Council:

Mr. Zurab GurielidzeMinistry of Environmentul. Kostava 68a380015 TbilisiGeorgia

Tel.: (+995 32) 33 48 53Fax: (+995 32) 94 36 70E-mail: [email protected]

Membership of the Standing Committee: Not applicable

Competent authority: Georgian Centre for Environmental Research

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Implementing legislation: Administrative Violation Code

1984

Law on Plant Protection

1994

Law on Protected Areas System

1996

Law on State Environmental Assessment

1996

Law on Environmental Permits

1996

Law on Environmental Protection

1996

Wildlife Act

1996

Marine Code

1997

Tax Code

1997

Civil Code

1997

Law on Local self-government

1997

Water Code

1997

Law on sea Area of Georgia

1998

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Other relevant conventions/agreements (apart from CMS) towhich Georgia is a Party:

Convention on Biological diversity, 1994 (Ratified31, August 1994)

Convention on International Trade in EndangeredSpecies of Wild Fauna and Flora, (Ratified 12,August, 1996 )

Convention on Wetlands (Ratified 30, April 1996)

Convention on Combat on Desertification ( Ratified23, June 1999)

National policy instruments (e.g. national biodiversityconservation strategy, etc.):

National Environmental Action Plan ( Ratified in 2001), DraftNational Biodiversity Action Plan ( is under consideration ofthe Ministry of Environment of Georgia), Draft National BlackSea Strategic Action Plan Plan ( is under consideration of theMinistry of Environment of Georgia)

ACCOBAMS Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party

National Focal Point

Name:Address:

Tel.:Fax:E-mail:

Appointed member of the Scientific Committee

Name:Address:

Tel.:Fax:E-mail:

Membership of other committees or working groups:

Slender-billed Curlew MoU: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party

Competent Authority Name:Address:

Tel.:Fax:E-mail:

EUROBATS: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party

Competent authority

Ministry of Environmentul. Kostava 68a380015 TbilisiGeorgia


Appointed member of the Advisory Committee

Name:Address:

Tel.:Fax:E-mail:


AEWA: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party

Administrative Authority

Ministry of Environmentul. Kostava 68a380015 TbilisiGeorgia


Appointed member of the Technical Committee

Name:Address:

Tel.:Fax:E-mail:


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I(b). Additional General Information

1 Which other government departments are involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species inyour country? (Please list.)

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia

Biodiversity Conservation Department

Department for the Environmental Permission and State-Ecological Expertise

Institute of Environmental Protection

Center for Environment Monitoring

Marine Ecology and Fisheries Research Institute

Conventional Inspection of the Black Sea

State Forestry Department

State Department for the Protected Areas

Ministry of Agriculture

Ministry of Internal Affairs , State Custom Department, State Department for the StateBoard Protection.

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1a If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these governmentdepartments:

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, in accordancewith Environment Law in force, Ministry:

- Establish quota on nature resources use;

- Confirms the license rights and issues them;

- Provides in sphere of nature resources use the creation of database of information Bank andfunctioning of information system;

- Works out the organization of State Cadastre;

- Prepares “Red Data Book” and “Red list”

- Works out the organization of environmental monitoring system;

- Provides State control on the environment.

Biodiversity Conservation Departmentwithin the structure of the Ministry of Environmentis responsible for the formulation and implementation of national policy in the field ofBiodiversity and for the organization of sustainable use of natural resources, and also for theimplementation of international obligations related to biodiversity. BiodiversityConservation Department is the structural subdivision of the Ministry.

Department for the Environmental Permission and State-Ecological Expertise,responsible for the issuing of permits for environmental activities and organization of stateecological expertise processes.

Institute of Environmental Protection , responsible for scientific research in the field ofbiodiversity.

Center for Environment Monitoring , responsible for the organization of environmentmonitoring.

Marine Ecology and Fisheries Research Institute, responsible for the Black Seabiodiversity research activities.

Conventional Inspectionfor the Black Sea Protection, provides control for Georgiancontinental shelf, territory water and nature resources use in special economic zone.

State Forestry Departmentis the Main State agency in Forestry field..

In subordination of State Forestry Department is Forestry Department of AbkhaziaAutonomous Republic and Achara Autonomous Republic.

State Department for the Protected Areashas the same levels as Forestry Department.Department governs the Protected Areas Territory and is responsible for the managing,control and monitoring of that.

Functions ofMinistry of Agriculture are land protection and rational use, soilreconstruction, domestic animal and plant genetic resources protection, renewal and controlon seeds and seedlings quality.

There are also other Governmental agencies with different functions on bioresources use,such as:Ministry of Internal Affairs , State Custom Department, State Department forthe State Board Protection.

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2 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in initiatives for the conservation of migratory species inyour country, and describe their involvement:

• Georgian Center for the Conservation of Wildlife (GCCW)

• Information center "Eco-XXI century"

• The Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia

• Environmental Law Club (ELC)

• ELKANA

• Green Cross

• Global Resource Information Database

• NACRES

• "Zelkva" Association

• GAIA

• Green Wave

• Horizonti

• Batumi Green Movement

• Caucasus Ecological Foundation

• Georgian Centre for Environmental Research (CER)

• Child and Environment

• Club - Mountain Traveler

• Ecological Bio-Monitoring Association (EBA)

• Environmental Information and Sustainable Development (EISD) Center "Rio"

• Georgian Association of Tourism and Ecology

• Georgian Green Movement

• GPAP

• Green Earth Foundation

• Law Association shesamotsmebelia

• LOMISA - Animal Protection Association

• Marine Organization “POSEIDON”

• Public Interest Protection League (PIPL)

• Roma Club

• Sustainable Tourism Centre (STC)

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3 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country:

Center for Reproduction for Endangered Fish Specimens in Vartsikhe, ( Near Kutaisi) Georgia – Reproduction ofcommon sturgeons ( Acipenser colchicus, Acipenser sturio ???)

4 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country:

The interactions is being established.

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II. Appendix I species

1. BIRDS

1.1 General questions on Appendix I bird species

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I birdspecies:

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, in accordancewith Environment Law in force, Ministry:

- Establish quota on nature resources use;

- Confirms the license rights and issues them;

- Provides in sphere of nature resources use the creation of database of information Bank andfunctioning of information system;

- Works out the organization of State Cadastre;

- Prepares “Red Data Book” and “Red list”

- Works out the organization of environmental monitoring system;

- Provides State control on the environment.

Biodiversity Conservation Departmentwithin the structure of the Ministry of Environmentis responsible for the formulation and implementation of national policy in the field ofBiodiversity and for the organization of sustainable use of natural resources, and also for theimplementation of international obligations related to biodiversity. Biodiversity ConservationDepartment is the structural subdivision of the Ministry.

State Department for the Protected Areashas the same levels as Forestry Department.Department governs the Protected Areas Territory and is responsible for the managing,control and monitoring of that.

2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing Yes Nolegislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?

If other legislation is relevant, please provide details:

2a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes Nobeen granted to the prohibition?

If Yes, please provide details:

3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species:

Public’s low environmental awareness. Due to economic difficulties of the country priorities are given to industrialprojects. Difficulties in implementation of regulations. Fiscal problems.

3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles?

Has been worked out biodiversity protection policy documents.

3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles?

Investors should consider the importance of biodiversity protection and require stricter implementation of therequirements of environmental Conventions concluded by countries during the implementation of industry related

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projects.

4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endangerbird species, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling

The plans for actions has been developed in drafted policy and legal ocuments, but has not initiated yet.

g or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))?

Hunting

Wildlife Act of Georgia 1996 states, that hunting is the special type of use of wild animals, for thepurpose of satisfaction of financial, recreational and other demands of physical and juridical persons.

Hunting is permitted in correspondence with the rule, set by Georgian legislation, on the basis oflicense, in the form of amateur and sporting hunting.

The rule of determination of the list of those animals, which, proceeding from their status, number, usecustoms, type and quality of obtained product, belong to the objects of hunting, is set by the provision“on the rule of determination of the list of those animals, which, proceeding from their status, number,use customs, type and quality of obtained product, belong to the objects of hunting”, which is workedout and confirmed by the Ministry. The list of those animals, which belong to the objects of hunting, isdetermined by the Ministry by the order “on the list of animals, belonging to the objects of hunting”.

Hunting is permitted only in the territories, specially allotted for it - hunting economies (except formigratory birds - quail, duck and others), preservations and zones of other categories of protectedterritories, specially allotted for it, in cases, established by law.

Objects of wildlife are divided into groups of state and local importance according to their geographicdistribution and transfer, quantity, condition of species and populations, economic importance andother indicators:

a) Endangered species;

b) Populations and individuals, dwelling within protected territories and hunting lands;

c) Species and individuals, dwelling in Georgia’s territorial waters, continental shelf and specialeconomic zone;

d) Species, defined by Georgia’s international treaty and agreement;

e) Individual species, naturally migrating in the territory of two or more territorial units (regions) ofGeorgia.

In the field of wildlife protection and use of its objects Georgia’s supreme bodies have the followingauthorities:

a) determination of state policy in the field of wildlife protection and use of its objects;

b) coordination of activities of state authority bodies in the field of wildlife protection and use of itsobjects;

c) organization of wildlife protection, regulation and state control of use of the objects of wildlife;

d) establishment of the procedure on issuing license on the use of the objects of wildlife and the issueof license in accordance with this procedure;

e) establishment of the procedure of protection of wildlife, bringing into and taking abroad of theirderivatives, and the production, obtained from them, issuing license for these activities;

f) establishment of the procedure of determination of payment on use of objects of wildlife;

g) conducting a single scientific-technical policy, working out and confirmation of normative-methodological documentation, organization and financing of fundamental and applied scientific-

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research works in the field of protection, reproduction of wildlife and use of objects of wildlife;

h) restoration of habitat of wildlife, damaged from ecological catastrophes, epidemics and otherreasons;

I) conduct of Red List and Red Book of Georgia;

j) creation of protected territories;

k) organization of single state system of accounting of use of wildlife and its objects, establishmentand conduct of wildlife protection monitoring and state cadastre;

l) formation of specially authorized state bodies of regulation and control of wildlife protection anduse of its objects;

m) establishment of the procedure of conduct of state standards, rules, quotas and state statistics ofwildlife protection, reproduction and use of the objects of wildlife;

n) signing of international treaties and agreements in the field of wildlife protection and the use of itsobjects;

Georgian bodies of self-government participate in protection, reproduction and regulation of use ofobjects of wildlife, preservation and restoration of habitats of wild animals within their jurisdiction inaccordance with the procedure, set by the legislation of Georgia.

Physical persons are obliged:

a) to protect wildlife;

b) to contribute to state authorities and public institutions in the implementation of measures ofwildlife protection;

c) to inform corresponding bodies about violation, known to them, of the legislation on the wildlifeprotection.

Juridical persons are obliged:

a) to receive timely, objective and exhaustive information about the condition of wildlife and habitatsof wild animals;

b) to bring a suit against those subjects, who will be caught inillegal activity against wildlife andhabitats of wild animals;

c) to contribute to the realization of corresponding state programs;

d) to take direct part in wildlife protection works;

e) to make proposals on improvement of protection of wildlife.

Planning of wildlife:

a) management plans of protected territories;

b) long-term (management) plans of organization and leading of sylviculture;

c) Schemes of administrative and territorial units (regions);

d) Settlement and development plans and projects;

e) Infrastructure projects;

f) Breeding and sectoral development plans;

g) The plans, projects and programs on the protection, use and consumption of water, forest, land,fossil and other natural resources existing in the territory of Georgia.

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Main Requirements:

a) Preservation of species diversity of wild animals in natural conditions;

b) Protection of habitats, reproduction areas, survival stations, migration and water-reaching ways andwatering places of wild animals;

c) Preservation of diversity of species of wild animals;

Status and categories:

The giving of the status of endangered animal species and protection occurs according to the followingcategories:

a) Extinct Taxon ( Extinct - EX). A taxon is regarded as extinct, when the last individual is killed;

b) Taxon, Extinct in the Wild ( Extinct in the Wild - EW). A taxon is regarded as extinct in the wild,when it is known, that individuals of this species are only left in captivity;

c) Critically Endangered Taxon ( Critically Endangered - CR ). A taxon is regarded as criticallyendangered, when it, being in present conditions, is facing a great danger of extinction in the nearestfuture;

d) Endangered Taxon ( Endangered - EN ). A taxon, which is not facing a great danger, but maybecome endangered in the nearest future;

e) Vulnerable Taxon ( Vulnerable - VU) A taxon is not facing a danger, but may be facing it in thenearest future.

f) Lower Risk Taxon ( Lower Risk - LR ). The taxon does not meet the criteria of endangered andvulnerable categories. This taxon may be divided into three subcategories:

- Conservation Dependent Taxon (CD);

- Near Threatened Taxon (NT). A taxon, which does not approximate the conservation dependent one,but is near to the vulnerable one;

- Less Concern Taxon. A taxon, which approximates neither the conservation dependent one, nor that,being near the vulnerable one;

g) Data Deficient Taxon ( Data Deficient - DD). A taxon, information available about which is notsufficient for direct or indirect evaluation of its extinction risk;

h) Not Evaluated Taxon ( Not Evaluated - NE). A taxon belongs to this category, when it can not beevaluated by any criteria.

Protection and restoration of the taxons, entered into Georgia’s Red List and Red Book, isimplemented in accordance with the rules of practical measures of rescue of endangered species on thegrounds of provision “ On the Rules of Practical Measures of Rescue of Endangered Species”, whichis worked out and approved by the Ministry.

The list of those wild animals, capture of which, keeping in semi-free conditions and captivity ofwhich is prohibited for physical and juridical persons, is established and confirmed by decree of theMinistry “ On the list of those wild animals, capture of which, keeping in semi-free conditions andcaptivity of which is prohibited for physical and juridical persons”.

Exotic animals

Physical and juridical persons are permitted to have exotic animals, if

a) These persons have appropriate conditions of keeping the wild animals;

b) These wild animals don’t endanger those around one;

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c) These wild animals are introduced in accordance with article 50 of this Act.

Capture and keeping

Capture and keeping in captivity of wild animals by physical and juridical persons is permitted by theMinistry license in correspondence with the rules, set by the legislation, if:

a) These persons have appropriate conditions of keeping wild animals;

b) These wild animals are introduced in accordance with article 50 of this Act.

4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard:

Public’s low environmental awareness, economic difficulties, enforcement of laws.

4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors?

1.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species

The following section contains a table for each Appendix I bird species for which your country is considered to be a RangeState. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, pleasecross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under otherconventions(e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

SpeciesHaliaeetus albicilla– Common Name(s) White-tailed Eagle

1 Is your country a Range State for this species? Yes No

2 Please provide published distributionreference: http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/aci.htm

3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known):

Not available

4 Indicate (with an ‘X’) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in thereporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.)

Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other

5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?

Not available

6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species:

Not available

SpeciesAquila heliaca– Common Name(s) Imperial Eagle

1 Is your country a Range State for this species? Yes

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2 Please provide published distributionreference: http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/aci.htm


Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


information on population size, trends and distribution (if known):

Not


Not available

SpeciesFalco naumanni– Common Name(s) Lesser Kestrel


2 Please provide published distributionreference: : http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/falco.htm


Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

SpeciesAnser erythropus– Common Name(s) Lesser White-fronted Goose


2 Please provide published distributionreference: http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/anseriformes01.htm


Not available

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Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

SpeciesBranta ruficollis – Common Name(s) Red-breasted Goose


2 Please provide published distributionreference: : http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/anseriformes01.htm


Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

SpeciesMarmaronetta angustirostris *– Common Name(s) Marbled Teal


2 Please provide published distributionreference:


Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available

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Not available

SpeciesAythya nyroca– Common Name(s) Ferruginous Pochard, Ferruginous Duck


2 Please provide published distributionreference: http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/anseriformes01.htm


Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

SpeciesOxyura leucocephala– Common Name(s) White-headed Duck




Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

SpeciesPelecanus crispus– Common Name(s) Dalmatian Pelican


2 Please provide published distributionreference: : http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/pelicanus.htm


Not available

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Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

SpeciesPelecanus onocrotalus– Common Name(s) White Pelican


2 Please provide published distributionreference: http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/pelicanus.htm


Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

SpeciesVanellus gregarius– Common Name(s) Sociable Plover




Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available

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Not available

SpeciesNumenius tenuirostris– Common Name(s) Slender-billed Curlew


2 Please provide published distributionreference: : http://www.mmc.net.ge/aves/charadri.htm


Not available


Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


Not available


Not available

If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a Range State for any other bird species that islisted in CMS Appendix I, but which is not included in the tables above, please complete a table (provide d below) for eachspecies.

Species name,Common Name(s):




Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



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2. MARINE M AMMALS

2.1 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listedmarine mammals:

2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national Yes Noimplementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?


2a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes Nobeen granted to the prohibition?


3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals:



4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endangerspecies of marine mammal, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, alreadyintroduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))?



2.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals

The following section contains a table for each Appendix I marine mammal species for which your country is consideredto be a Range State. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Whereappropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted underother conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.)

SpeciesBalaenoptera musculus– Common Name(s) Blue Whale




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Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



SpeciesMegaptera novaeangliae– Common Name(s) Humpback Whale





Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a Range State for any other marine mammalspecies that is listed in CMS Appendix I, but which is notincluded in the tables above, please complete a table (providedbelow) for each species.

Species name,Common name(s):

1 Please provide published distribution reference:



Research

Monitoring

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Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



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3 MARINE TURTLES

3.1 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listedmarine turtles:

2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implement ing Yes Nolegislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?


2a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes Nobeen granted to the prohibition?


3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles:



4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endangerspecies of marine turtles, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, alreadyintroduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))?



3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles

If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a Range State for any marine turtle speciesthat is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species.




3 Indicate (with an ‘X’) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in thereporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available):

Research

Monitoring

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Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other


5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species?

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4 TERRESTRIAL M AMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS )

4.1 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listedterrestrial mammals (other than bats):

2 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes Nothe national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?


2a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes Nolaw, have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition?


3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats):



4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endangerspecies of terrestrial mammal (other than bats), including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling oreliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))?

4a Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard:


4.2 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats)

If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a Range State for any terrestrial mammalspecies (other than bats) that is listed in CMS Appendix I , please complete a table (provided below) for each species.





Research

Monitoring

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Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



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5 BATS

5.1 General questions on Appendix I bats

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listedbats:

2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes NoLegislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)?


2a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes NoBeen granted to the prohibition?


3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats:



4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endangerspecies of bats, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exoticspecies (Article III(4)(c))?



5.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species

If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a Range Sta te for any bat species that is listedin CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species.





Research

Monitoring

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Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



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6 OTHER TAXA

6.1 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa

1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listedspecies belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above:

2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes Nosections 1-5 above, prohibited by the national legislation listed as beingimplementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)?


2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes Nosections 1-5 above is prohibited by law, have any exceptions beengranted to the prohibition?


3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections1-5 above:



4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endangerspecies belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above, including strictly controlling the introduction of, orcontrolling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))?



6.2 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa

If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a Range State for any Appendix I listed speciesthat belongs to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species.





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Research

Monitoring

Habitat protection

Habitat restoration

Other



7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I

1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species Yes No

not currently listed in Appendix I?


1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species? Yes No


1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of these species?

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III. Appendix II Species

1. INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES

Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS Agreements will have beenprovided in periodic Party reports to those instruments. It will suffice therefore to ref erence (below), and preferablyappend, a copy of the latest report that has been submitted to the secretariat each of the Agreement/MoUs to which yourcountry is a Party.

ACCOBAMS (2001)

Date of last report: Period covered:

SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994)


EUROBATS (1994)


AEWA (1999)

Date of last report: 25-06-2002 Period covered:01-08-2001and25-06-2002

2. QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS

2.1 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to birds

1 In the current reporting period, has your countryinitiated the development of any Yes NoCMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address theConservation needs of Appendix II bird species?

If Yes, what is the current state of development?

2 In the current reporting period, has your countryparticipated in the development Yes NoOf any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which addressThe conservation needs of Appendix II bird species?


3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding,what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument’s development?

4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds, including Memorandum of Yes NoUnderstanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


2.2 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals

1 In the current reporting period, has your countryinitiated the development of any Yes NoCMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address theConservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species?


2 In the current reporting period, has your countryparticipated in the development Yes NoOf any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which addressThe conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species?



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4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals, including Yes NoMemorandum of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


2.2 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles

1 In the current reporting period, has your countryinitiated the development of any Yes NoCMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address theConservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles?


2 In the current reporting period, has your countryparticipated in the development Yes NoOf any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which addressThe conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles?



4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles, including Yes NoMemorandum of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


2.4 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals (other than bats)

1 In the current reporting period, has your countryinitiated the development of any Yes NoCMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservationNeeds of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)?


2 In the current reporting period, has your countryparticipated in the development Yes NoOf any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which addressThe conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)?



4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats), Yes NoIncluding Memorandum of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


2.5 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to bats

1 In the current reporting period, has your countryinitiated the development of any Yes NoCMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address theconservation needs of Appendix II bat species?


2 In the current reporting period, has your countryparticipated in the development Yes Noof any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which addressthe conservation needs of Appendix II bat species?



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4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats, including Memorandum of Yes NoUnderstanding, planned by your country in the future?


2.6 Questions on CMS Agreements relating to other taxa

1 In the current reporting period, has your countryinitiated the development of any Yes NoCMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address theconservation needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa notincluded in sections 1-6 above?


2 In the current reporting period, has your countryparticipated in the development Yes Noof any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which addressthe conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above?



4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa, including Memorandum of Yes NoUnderstanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future?


3. LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II

1 Is your country a Range State for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes Noconservation status, but is notcurrently listed in Appendix II and could benefitfrom the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation?


1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of this/these species in Appendix II? Yes No


1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of this/these species?

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IV. National and Regional Priorities

1 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any national Yes Noor regional policies/plans (apart from CMS Agreements)


1a Do these policies/plans cover the following areas (if yes, please provide details):

Yes No

Economic development

Land-use planning

Designation and development of reserves

Development of ecological networks

Planning of powerlines

Planning of fences

Planning of dams

Other

V. Policies on Satellite Telemetry

1 In the current reporting period, has your country undertaken Yes Noconservation/research projects that use satellite telemetry?

If Yes, please provide details (Indicate inter alia the scientific justification for the research, describe briefly the measurestaken to ensure that risks to the welfare of individual animals and – in the case of severely depleted populations – to thespecies are minimised, and summarise the results obtained):

2 Are any future conservation/research projects planned that will use Yes Nosatellite telemetry?

If Yes, please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects):

If No, please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard:

VI. Membership

1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non-Parties Yes Noto join CMS and its related Agreements?

If Yes, please provide details. (In particular, describe actions taken to recruit the non-Parties that have been identified bythe Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment.)

1a Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country:

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VII. Global and National Importance of CMS

1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national, regional Yes Noand/or global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importancein the context of biodiversity conservation?


1.Monitoring of Endangered Mammals in Natural Reserves of Georgia, WWF Switzerland

2.Javakheti Plateau wetlands in southern Georgia, Ramsar Convention Bureau

3. Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (Funded by the World Bank/GEF; Budget:

Monitoring of Endangered Mammals in Natural Reserves of Georgia, WWF Switzerland

4.Ornithological survey and the groundwork for monitoring around Supsa Terminal (Black Sea) andalong Oil Pipeline in Georgia - John Quinn and Richard Hearn, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (UK).

5. Raptor studies and bird-watching in Georgia - Terry Pickford, North West Raptor Protection GroupUK

2 Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country:

(1,2,3)

Jason BadridzeNACRESPO BOX 20, 380079 TBILISITEL/FAX: 995 32 22 27 93E-mail: [email protected]

(4,5)Ramaz Gokhelashvili executive directorGeorgian Center for the Conservation of Wildlife (GCCW)Tel.: 37-38-94; E-mail:[email protected]

VIII. Mobilization of Resources

1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having Yes Nodirect benefits for migratory species in your country?


In 2000 Georgian Government Granted Vartsiche Hetcery for the reproduction of Common sturgeon Speciment (Acipenser Guldestadi Colchicus )

2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes Norequests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition?


3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes Noconservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in othercountries (particularly developing countries)?


4 Has your country provided technical and/or scientific assistance to Yes Nodeveloping countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratoryspecies?


5 Has your country received financial assistance/support from the CMS Trust Yes NoFund, via the CMS Secretariat, for national conservation activities having

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direct benefits for migratory species in your country?


6 Has your country received financial assistance/support from sources other Yes Nothan the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit formigratory species in your country?


IX. Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations

Please summarize the measures undertaken by your country to implement the substantive, operational Resolutions andRecommendations adopted by the Conference of the Parties, where these have not been mentioned elsewhere in thisreport, giving particular emphasis to those adopted by at the Sixth Meeting (Cape Town, November 1999).

Other remarks:

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Annex: Questions on specific Appendix II species

The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II. Boxes have been checked to indicatethe species for which your country is considered to be a Range State. Please amend the boxes whereappropriate. (If you wish to provide further information on any of these species, pl ease attach as anannex.) Please also provide published distribution references where available.

Species RangeState

Not aRange State

Extinct Noinformation

available

Published distributionreference

CHIROPTERA

Rhinolophus ferrumequinum

(only European populations)

Rhinolophus hipposideros


Rhinolophus euryale


Rhinolophus mehelyi


Rhinolophus blasii


Myotis bechsteini


Myotis blythi


Myotis brandtii


Myotis capaccinii


Myotis dasycneme


Myotis daubentoni


Myotis emarginatus


Myotis myotis


Myotis mystacinus


Myotis nattereri


Pipistrellus kuhli


Pipistrellus nathusii


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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


Pipistrellus pipistrellus


Pipistrellus savii


Nyctalus lasiopterus


Nyctalus leisleri


Nyctalus noctula


Eptesicus nilssonii


Eptesicus serotinus


Vespertilio murinus


Barbastella barbastellus


Plecotus auritus


Plecotus austriacus


Miniopterus schreibersii


Tadarida teniotis

CETACEA

Platanista gangeticagangetica

Pontoporia blainvillei

Inia geoffrensis

Delphinapterus leucas

Monodon monoceros

Phocoena phocoena

(North and Baltic Sea populations)

Phocoena phocoena

(western North Atlantic population)

Phocoena phocoena

(Black Sea population)

Neophocaena phocaenoides

Phocoenoides dalli

Phocoena spinipinnis

Phocoena dioptrica

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


Sousa chinensis

Sousa teuszii

Sotalia fluviatilis

Lagenorhynchus albirostris

(only North and Baltic Seapopulations)

Lagenorhynchus acutus


Lagenorhynchus australis

Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Grampus griseus


Tursiops aduncus

(Arafura/Timor Sea populations)

Tursiops truncatus


Tursiops truncatus

(western Mediterraneanpopulation)

Tursiops truncatus


Stenella attenuata

(eastern tropical Pacific population)

Stenella attenuata

(Southeast Asian populations)

Stenella longirostris

(eastern tropical Pacificpopulations)

Stenella longirostris


Stenella coeruleoalba


Stenella coeruleoalba


Delphinus delphis


Delphinus delphis


Delphinus delphis


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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


Delphinus delphis


Lagenodelphis hosei


Orcaella brevirostris

Cephalorhynchuscommersonii

(South American population)

Cephalorhynchus eutropia

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

Orcinus orca

(eastern North Atlantic population)

Orcinus orca

(eastern North Pacific population)

Globicephala melas


Berardius bairdii

Hyperoodon ampullatus

PINNIPEDIA

Phoca vitulina

(only Baltic and Wadden Seapopulations)

Halichoerus grypus

(only Baltic Sea populations)

Monachus monachus

PROBOSCIDEA

Loxodonta africana

SIRENIA

Trichechus manatus

Dugong dugon

ARTIODACTYLA

Vicugna vicugna

Oryx dammah

Gazella gazella

GAVIIFORMES

Gavia stellata

(Western Palearctic populations)

Gavia arctica arctica

Gavia arctica suschkini

Gavia immer immer

(Northwest European population)

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


Gavia adamsii

(Western Palearctic population)

PODICIPEDIFORMES

Podiceps grisegenagrisegena

Podiceps auritus


PELECANIFORMES

Phalacrocorax nigrogularis

Phalacrocorax pygmeus

Pelecanus onocrotalus


Pelecanus crispus

CICONIIFORMES

Botaurus stellaris stellaris


Ixobrychus minutus minutus


Ixobrychus sturmii

Ardeola rufiventris

Ardeola idae

Egretta vinaceigula

Casmerodius albus albus


Ardea purpurea purpurea

(populations breeding in theWestern Palearctic)

Mycteria ibis

Ciconia nigra

Ciconia episcopusmicroscelis

Ciconia ciconia

Plegadis falcinellus

Geronticus eremita

Threskiornis aethiopicusaethiopicus

Platalea alba

(excluding Malagasy population)

Platalea leucorodia

Phoenicopterus ruber

Phoenicopterus minor

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


ANSERIFORMES

Dendrocygna bicolor

Dendrocygna viduata

Thalassornis leuconotus

Oxyura leucocephala

Cygnus olor

Cygnus cygnus

Cygnus columbianus

Anser brachyrhynchus

Anser fabalis

Anser albifrons

Anser erythropus

Anser anser

Branta leucopsis

Branta bernicla

Branta ruficollis

Alopochen aegyptiacus

Tadorna ferruginea

Tadorna cana

Tadorna tadorna

Plectropterus gambensis

Sarkidiornis melanotos

Nettapus auritus

Anas penelope

Anas strepera

Anas crecca

Anas capensis

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas undulata

Anas acuta

Anas erythrorhyncha

Anas hottentota

Anas querquedula

Anas clypeata

Marmaronettaangustirostris

Netta rufina

Netta erythrophthalma

Aythya ferina

Aythya nyroca

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


Aythya fuligula

Aythya marila

Somateria mollissima

Somateria spectabilis

Polysticta stelleri

Clangula hyemalis

Melanitta nigra

Melanitta fusca

Bucephala clangula

Mergellus albellus

Mergus serrator

Mergus merganser

FALCONIFORMES

Pandion haliaetus

GALLIFORMES

Coturnix coturnix coturnix

SPHENISCIFORMES

Spheniscus demersus

PROCELLARIIFORMES

Diomedea exulans

Diomedea epomophora

Diomedea irrorata

Diomedea nigripes

Diomedea immutabilis

Diomedea melanophris

Diomedea bulleri

Diomedea cauta

Diomedea chlororhynchos

Diomedea chrysostoma

Phoebetria fusca

Phoebetria palpebrata

Macronectes giganteus

Macronectes halli

Procellaria cinerea

Procellaria aequinoctialis

Procellaria aequinoctialisconspicillata

Procellaria parkinsoni

Procellaria westlandica

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


GRUIFORMES

Porzana porzana


Porzana parva parva

Porzana pusilla intermedia

Fulica atra atra

(Mediterranean and Black Seapopulations)

Aenigmatolimnasmarginalis

Sarothrura boehmi

Sarothrura ayresi

Crex crex

Grus leucogeranus

Grus virgo (Syn.Anthropoides virgo)

Grus paradisea

Grus carunculatus

Grus grus

Chlamydotis undulata

(only Asian populations)

Otis tarda

CHARADRIIFORMES

Himantopus himantopus

Recurvirostra avosetta

Dromas ardeola

Burhinus oedicnemus

Glareola pratincola

Glareola nordmanni

Pluvialis apricaria

Pluvialis squatarola

Charadrius hiaticula

Charadrius dubius

Charadrius pecuarius

Charadrius tricollaris

Charadrius forbesi

Charadrius pallidus

Charadrius alexandrinus

Charadrius marginatus

Charadrius mongulus

Charadrius leschenaultii

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


Charadrius asiaticus

Eudromias morinellus

Vanellus vanellus

Vanellus spinosus

Vanellus albiceps

Vanellus senegallus

Vanellus lugubris

Vanellus melanopterus

Vanellus coronatus

Vanellus superciliosus

Vanellus gregarius (SynChettusia gregaria)

Vanellus leucurus

Gallinago media

Gallinago gallinago

Lymnocryptes minimus

Limosa limosa

Limosa lapponica

Numenius phaeopus

Numenius tenuirostris

Numenius arquata

Tringa erythropus

Tringa totanus

Tringa stagnatilis

Tringa nebularia

Tringa ochropus

Tringa glareola

Tringa cinerea

Tringa hypoleucos

Arenaria interpres

Calidris tenuirostris

Calidris canutus

Calidris alba

Calidris minuta

Calidris temminckii

Calidris maritima

Calidris alpina

Calidris ferruginea

Limicola falcinellus

Philomachus pugnax

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


Phalaropus lobatus

Phalaropus fulicaria

Larus hemprichii

Larus leucophthalmus

Larus ichthyaetus

(West Eurasian and Africanpopulation)

Larus melanocephalus

Larus genei

Larus audouinii

Larus armenicus

Sterna nilotica nilotica

(West Eurasian and Africanpopulations)

Sterna caspia

(West Eurasian and Africanpopulations)

Sterna maxima albidorsalis

Sterna bergii

(African and Southwest Asianpopulations)

Sterna bengalensis

(African and Southwest Asianpopulations)

Sterna sandvicensissandvicensis

Sterna dougallii

(Atlantic population)

Sterna hirundo hirundo


Sterna paradisaea

(Atlantic populations)

Sterna albifrons

Sterna saundersi

Sterna balaenarum

Sterna repressa

Chlidonias niger niger

Chlidonias leucopterus

(West Eurasian and Africanpopulation)

CORACIIFORMES

Merops apiaster

Coracias garrulus

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


PSITTACIFORMES

Amazona tucumana

PASSERIFORMES

Hirundo atrocaerulea

Acrocephalus paludicola

TESTUDINATA

Chelonia depressa

Chelonia mydas

Caretta caretta

Eretmochelys imbricata

Lepidochelys kempii

Lepidochelys olivacea

Dermochelys coriacea

Podocnemis expansa

CROCODYLIA

Crocodylus porosus

ACIPENSERIFORMES

Huso huso

Huso dauricus

Acipenser baerii baicalensis

Acipenser fulvescens

Acipenser gueldenstaedtii

Acipenser medirostris

Acipenser mikadoi

Acipenser naccarii

Acipenser nudiventris

Acipenser persicus

Acipenser ruthenus

(Danube population)

Acipenser schrenckii

Acipenser sinensis

Acipenser stellatus

Acipenser sturio

Pseudoscaphirhynchuskaufmanni

Pseudoscaphirhynchushermanni

Pseudoscaphirhynchusfedtschenkoi

Psephurus gladius

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Species RangeState

Not aRange State


available


LEPIDOPTERA

Danaus plexippus

ORECTOLOBIFORMES

Rhincodon typus

All species of each of the Families below are listed in Appendix II. If your country is a Range State forany of the species in these Families, please enter the species name in the first column, under the relevantFamily heading. Please indicate (with a ‘X’) whether your country is a Range State or the species isextinct and, where appropriate, please provide published distribution references. (Space is provided forten species in each Family. If additional lines are required, please attach the information as an annex.)

Species RangeState

Extinct Published distributionreference

Order FALCONIFORMES , Family Cathartidae

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

Order FALCONIFORMES , Family Accipitridae

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

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RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

Order FALCONIFORMES , Family Falconidae

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

Order PASSERIFORMES, Family Muscicapidae

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

RangeState

Extinct

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