Gibraltar – Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society (GONHS)

BirdLife Partner

Founded in 1976
Members: 200
Staff: 2

The Gibraltar Natural History Field Centre, Jews' Gate, Upper Rock Nature Reserve, P.O. Box 843, Gibraltar, GI

Tel. +350 20072639; Fax +350 20074022
info@gonhs.org

www.gonhs.org

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Mission of the organisation

Fostering the study, conservation and dissemination of information on nature in Gibraltar and its hinterland.

Key Activities

Advocacy and Lobbying;
Environmental Watchdog role;
Practical conservation: habitat restoration, re-introductions;
Research;
Promoting public awareness;
Wildlife management.

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