Endangered species in Latvia: improved knowledge and capacity, circulation and understanding of information
Threatened species in Latvia: improved knowledge, capacity, data and awareness
European Commission LIFE Programme Environment sub-programme project LIFE19 GIE/LV/000857
» AREAS
Nature conservation, protected species, nature data management system OAK, public information
» PROJECT TARGETS
The aim of the project is to improve the management of endangered species, including improving the quality and quantity of data on the occurrence of species; drawing up a new list of endangered species (Red Books) and a new list of protected species on the basis of scientific criteria, and raising awareness and active involvement of stakeholders and the general public in the practical protection of the species.
» PLANNED RESULTS
- drawing up a list of endangered species on the basis of the criteria of the International Union for the Conservation of Natural Resources (IUCN) and using the latest available data;
- to produce data sheets for each threatened species with a brief description (scientific information — ecology, spreading, threat, etc.) and recommendations on its conservation measures;
- drawing up an updated list of protected species for inclusion in legislation;
- develop clear criteria and a flexible system for the inclusion or exclusion of endangered species from the list of protected species;
- improving the quality and quantity of data and ensuring their continuity in the “Ozols” nature data management system for endangered and protected species;
- increasing the capacity of national authorities as well as of experts on species and habitats for dealing with endangered and protected species;
- promoting awareness and involvement of stakeholders (e.g. landowners and keepers, national and local authorities, professional NGOs) in the practical protection of species;
- raise public awareness of the need for and opportunities for the protection of species by encouraging their involvement in conservation measures.
- an updated list of endangered species and an assessment of their degree of vulnerability (at least 800 species) has been carried out in accordance with the criteria developed by the IUCN;
- updated list of protected species as draft legislation;
- a system of criteria for updating the list of protected species has been developed;
- prepared data sheets for each threatened species, both in printed form as the Red Paper and in electronic form, in the form of an Internet site;
- updated and updated information on endangered species in the nature data management system “Ozols”;
- improved functionality of the nature data management system “Ozola” for the management of data on endangered species.
