Proposal for actions to be taken in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote Islands

 

  • Identifying areas critical for the species and drafting a recovery plan for it.
  • Placing of deterring barriers in priority areas for the Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae.
  • Vigilance in critical areas.
  • Biological evaluation of important areas for the Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae.
  • Population census of the Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae.
  • Census of reproductive specimens and breeding data.
  • Identifying spots of high mortality due to powerlines and proposing correcting measures.
  • Purchasing of materials for the management of the area.
  • Proposal of an agroenvironmental programme in suboptimal areas for the Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae.
  • Educational and awareness raising campaign aimed at the local and foreign population.
  • Publication of features in magazines and bulletins.
  • Talks with representatives of different social sectors.

Exclusive to Fuerteventura:

  • Purchasing land in Fuerteventura island.
  • Management plan for the farm.
  • Adaptation of the Cercado del Jarde farm.