DOF (BirdLife in Denmark) has just published “BirdLife in Denmark 2010: in a changing climate”, which introduces the organization and its activities. It is grouped around four mutually dependent tracks, which are conservation, knowledge, enjoyment and participation.
In each chapter there is a description of DOF activities, of their goals for the future and the related climate issues.

For over 100 years DOF has worked for a rich and diverse bird life. Its dedicated members have strived to understand and protect wild birds by monitoring and communication, and by influencing legislation, nature management and law enforcement.

To DOF it is obvious that one of the severest world wide threats to nature and man is climate change. There are changes in the habits of migrating birds in Denmark, and marine birds are having trouble finding their usual food in the oceans around Denmark. Furthermore, rising sea levels will mean the end of internationally important bird habitats on many Danish coastal meadows, islets and in shallow fjords.

"The task to protect nature, mitigate climate change and deal with its effects wisely must be carried out on an international basis” —Christian Hjorth, DOF’s chairman

“The task to protect nature, mitigate climate change and deal with its effects wisely must be carried out on an international basis,” states DOF’s chairman, Christian Hjorth. “We strongly support BirdLife’s main messages on climate change which include the need to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation through the conservation and restoration of natural forests, and recognize the role that ecosystems play in helping adaptation to climate change.”

Download the publication here

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Credits: DOF (BirdLife in Denmark)

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