Ukraine

Ukrainian Society for the Protection of Birds (USPB)

The mission of USPB is to conserve the biodiversity of Ukraine by saving birds, sites and biotopes.

Key Activities

• Study and preservation of birds, their natural habitats, rehabilitation of deteriorated habitats
• Developing the network of coordinators and caretakers to monitor Important Bird Areas and conduct other activities
• Advocating and assisting in the establishment and supervision of reserves within areas important for one or several threatened bird species
• Cooperating with governmental agencies to improve environmental legislation and its implementation
• Organising conferences, meetings, discussions, lectures, contests, exhibitions, courses, field trips and other events to promote ornithological and environmental ideas
• Organising and promoting ecotourism activities
• Publications about birds, nature, sustainable use of natural resources
• Establishing regional branches, maintaining membership base
• Soliciting volunteers for practical work
• Working closely with teachers in an effort to engage students
• Emphasising the importance of membership
• Carrying out assessment of the impact of wind farm developments on ornithological interests

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