Poland – Polish Society for the Protection of Birds (OTOP)

BirdLife Partner

Founded in 1991
Members: 804
Staff: 37

ul. Odrowaza 24, Marki, PL, 05-270

Tel. +48 22 761 82 05; Fax +48 22 761 90 51
office@otop.org.pl

www.otop.org.pl

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Mission of the organisation

to protect birds and their habitats
to establish and manage new bird reserves
to lobby local authorities for the promotion and protection of Important Bird Areas
to promote knowledge of birds and their life
to prevent human activities which harm nature
to support nature-friendly land-use
to support research for bird protection
to support the birdwatching movement

Key Activities

Conservation
Education

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