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Testudo: monitoring for the conservation of Moorish tortoise populations in Spain

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The objective of the project was the diagnosis for the conservation of the populations of the Moorish tortoise (Testudo graeca L.) in Spain.

Some of the most outstanding actions within the project have been:

Activity 1. Logistics planning and preparation
Activity 2. Dissemination actions for volunteers
Activity 3. Training days for field technicians and volunteers
Activity 4. Population census campaign
Activity 5. Working meetings with experts and technicians from the responsible administrations.
Activity 6. Analysis, reporting and dissemination of results

Finally, the project has managed to establish the diagnosis of the populations of the Moorish tortoise (Testudo graeca) and has managed to mobilize more than 90 volunteers, raising awareness about the species and the threats it faces. On the other hand, the entity, thanks to the development of a conservation guidelines document, has laid the foundations for the future development of the national conservation strategy for the species.

Line of action:

Marine ecosystems

Status:

Finalizado

Execution date:

2014

End date:

2015
Miguel Hernández University of Elche
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Testudo: monitoring for the conservation of Moorish tortoise populations in Spain