Title of the project
Captive-breeding and Release of Turtle Doves
Description
Please refer to copy of relative FKNK media release
Results
Too early at this stage
Location
| Country | Malta |
| Level | Local |
Starting date
2016
Habitat Types
Not applicable
Protection status of the areas
Not applicable, The birds were released from a Natura 2000 site, namely Buskett Gardens during the pilot launch of the project
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Huntable species, Migratory species, At present also classified as 'vulnerable' by the IUCN |
| Species Type | Birds |
| Name(s) of main species | Turtle Dove - Gamiema (Maltese) - Streptopelia turtur |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities)
Partners
| Leading partners | FKNK |
| Other partners | Malta Government |
Estimation of the budget (total or annual)
circa 25,000 euro per annum
Estimation of Human Resources needed
circa 100 FKNK member hunters and trappers
Publication(s)
Captive-breeding and Release of Turtle Doves - Lino Farrugia