LIFE Connect Ricotí Project
Improving structural and assisted connectivity of the Iberian metapopulation of the Dupont's Lark (Chersophilus duponti)
Our objectives are
Connect
Improve structural connectivity by increasing high quality habitat
Evaluate
Evaluate translocation of individuals from areas where the species is already extinct
Reduce
Reduce genetic losses in peripheral subpopulations
Start
Implement conservation measures
Develop
Develop conservation and recovery plans
Improve
Improve awareness and social valorization of the species
Actions to implement
- Identify and select areas for action
- Evaluation of the initial state of the habitat and populations of the Dupont's Lark
- Restoration of habitat and improvement of livestock management
- Translocation of individuals from well-maintained donor areas to recently extinct areas
- Continuous monitoring of the habitat and the species in the areas of action
- Dissemination and dissemination of the importance of Dupont's Lark and steppe habitats
Project partners
With the contribution of the European Union through the LIFE financial instrument
Latest news and events
Sheep Grazing: Key to Functional Diversity and Bird Conservation in Open Ecosystems of the Iberian Peninsula
By Adrián Barrero Functional Diversity and Its Relationship with Ecosystems The analysis of functional diversity is crucial for understanding how species interact with their ecosystems …
Habitat restoration for the Dupont’s lark
By Marga Reverter The LIFE Connect Ricotí project is improving steppe habitats for the Dupont’s lark and other bird species. These ecosystems face environmental challenges …
Monitoring habitat quality: food availability
By Julia Zurdo As part of the LIFE Connect Ricotí Project, the habitat quality of the Dupont’s lark is monitored annually. In addition to the …
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