Greece - Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS)

BirdLife Partner

Founded in 1982
Members: 450
Staff: 20

Themistokleous 80, Athens, GR, GR-10861

Tel. + Fax +30 210 822 7937, 822 8704
info@ornithologiki.gr

www.ornithologiki.gr

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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

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