Greece - Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS)

Mission of the organisation

• To protect IBAs, globally threatened species and priority habitats in Greece
• To advocate sustainable development
• To provide advice to government authorities
• To promote interest in the conservation of wild birds through public awareness programmes

Key Activities

• Important Bird Areas campaigns, advocating site conservation
• Research programme on globally threatened species
• Design and promote management strategies and plans to conserve Important Bird Areas
• Environmental education
• Organising public events with the purpose of promoting the enjoyment of birds to a wide range of people
• Continued with the conservation program of the Bearded Vulture in mainland Greece and the island of Crete, and the conservation program of the White-headed Duck on Vistonis lake
• Began the conservation program of five raptor species
• Confirmed the IBA Programme
• Implementated management plans for Evrota Delta and Gialova Lagoon in South Greece, and Aliki "Psili ammos" on the island of Samos
• Continuation of Information Centre in Athens and Amvrakikos