LIFE+
Project title:
Conservation of the Red-footed Falcon in the Carpathian Basin (LIFE11/NAT/HU/000926)
The main objectives of the project REDFOOT are to:
Strengthen the European core population of the Red-footed Falcon in Hungary and prevent the extinction of the species in Slovakia.
Main activities:
- Secure nests by placing nest-boxes and improve natural nesting condition by providing „extra nest material” for Rooks
- Improve feeding habitat conditions by means of AES in Slovakia and demonstrative farming on 530 ha in Hungary
- Prevent nest predation by stone martens and safeguard high risk nests in Slovakia
- Study migration of the falcons to identify European hotspots and establish an NGO-network to promote conservation initiatives
- Preparation of a handbook and update of the National Action Plan for the species
- Demonstrate the project results to involve stakeholders in the falcon friendly management
Project facts:
Start: 01/09/12- End:31/03/18
Budget: 3,625,649 €
74,8 % European Commission co-funding
10,4 % Hungarian Ministry of Rural Development
Partners:
NGOs:
MME BirdLife Hungary (Coordinating Beneficiary/HU)
Raptor Protection of Slovakia (SK)
Public bodies:
Bükk National Park Directorate (HU)