Title of the project
Wintering Woodcok Scolopax rusticola monitoring in protected areas in Italy with pointing dogs
Description
Woodcock is almost sedentary in its wintering area. The knowledge of their density and how it varies during the year and from one year to another is important for the management of areas even without hunting activities. Based on a national protocol established in 2006 by the National Institute for Wildlife (INFS-ISPRA), with Genoa University and Club della Becaccia, a partnership between cynophile hunters and Parks Institutions has been possible. Involved hunters need to follow a specific class with their pointing dogs.
Results
density of Woodcock trend in areas standard
Location
Country | Italy |
Level | National |
Starting date
2003
Habitat Types
Forest/Woodland
Protection status of the areas
Regional protected area, National protected area, Areas with voluntary or mandatory hunting ban
Species
Species Caracteristics | Huntable species |
Species Type | Birds |
Name(s) of main species | Woodcock - Scolopax rusticola |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities), Research and data collection (e.g. monitoring, bag data), Communication and education (for different target audiences e.g. hunters, the wider public)
Partners
Leading partners | Parc offices |
Publication(s)
Galli L., Spanò S., Conte C., 2005-Wintering Woodcock Scolopax rusticola monitoring in protected areas.first results. Woodcock & Snipe Specialist Group (W.I.), Newsletter n.31: 28-31Spanò S., Conte C., Galli L., Capurro M., 2010-Wintering Woodcock Scolopax rusticola monitoring in Ticino Valley Natural Park (Northern Italy) from 2005 to 2009.Woodcock & Snipe Specialist Group (W.I.), Newsletter n.36:43-44
Weblinks
www.giornaledellabeccaccia.it (n.10, marzo 2008)www.parcoticinolagomaggiore.it/progettiwww.wetlands.org/our-network/specialist-group/woodcock-and-snipe-specialist-group