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REINTRODUCTION OF THE CAUCASIAN RED DEER IN ARMENIA
March 18, 2015 ยท By: CNF Staff
(c) Jelen lesni
The Caucasian Red Deer (Cervus elaphus maral) was widespread in Armenia
during the late 19th century, large populations could be found in
forests across Armenia, including Dilijan National Park and in the
Syunik Province's Meghri, Bargushat and Zangezur ridges. The species
became locally extinct in the 1950s and is today listed as critically
endancgered (CR) in the Red Data Book of Armenia (2010).
CNF is supporting a project implemented by WWF-Armenia and the Ministry
of Nature Protection to reintroduce the Caucasian Red Deer to Armenia.
The first phase of the project includes setting up a breeding center
in Dilijan National Park, the center will occupy 10 ha. of secluded
forest to ensure limited interaction with people. Activities include
the creation of the breeding center, feeding facility and shelters,
purchase and transportation of 4 male and 11 female deer to Armenia,
training of the breeding center staff, keeping and breeding of
animals with further release and monitoring of the released at least
10 animals in Dilijan National Park.
CNF is supporting the project with a grant to WWF-Armenia of EURO
60,000 over two years (2015-2016) for implementation of the breeding
facilities. CNF will support the sustainability of the project and
management effectiveness of Dilijan National Park with a grant for
EURO 62,000 for operational costs and salary supplements.
http://caucasus-naturefund.org/reintroduction-of-the-caucasian-red-deer-in-armenia/
From: A. Papazian
March 18, 2015 ยท By: CNF Staff
(c) Jelen lesni
The Caucasian Red Deer (Cervus elaphus maral) was widespread in Armenia
during the late 19th century, large populations could be found in
forests across Armenia, including Dilijan National Park and in the
Syunik Province's Meghri, Bargushat and Zangezur ridges. The species
became locally extinct in the 1950s and is today listed as critically
endancgered (CR) in the Red Data Book of Armenia (2010).
CNF is supporting a project implemented by WWF-Armenia and the Ministry
of Nature Protection to reintroduce the Caucasian Red Deer to Armenia.
The first phase of the project includes setting up a breeding center
in Dilijan National Park, the center will occupy 10 ha. of secluded
forest to ensure limited interaction with people. Activities include
the creation of the breeding center, feeding facility and shelters,
purchase and transportation of 4 male and 11 female deer to Armenia,
training of the breeding center staff, keeping and breeding of
animals with further release and monitoring of the released at least
10 animals in Dilijan National Park.
CNF is supporting the project with a grant to WWF-Armenia of EURO
60,000 over two years (2015-2016) for implementation of the breeding
facilities. CNF will support the sustainability of the project and
management effectiveness of Dilijan National Park with a grant for
EURO 62,000 for operational costs and salary supplements.
http://caucasus-naturefund.org/reintroduction-of-the-caucasian-red-deer-in-armenia/
From: A. Papazian