Format for reports of Parties on implementation of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (revision of June 2003)

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1 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Format for reports of Parties on implementation of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (revision of June 2003) Reporting format agreed by the Standing Committee at its 26th Meeting (Bonn, June 2003) for mandatory use by Parties, for reports submitted to the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP8) (Nairobi, 2005). The questions below combine elements of Resolution 4.1 (Party Reports) adopted by the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi, June 1994) and Resolution 6.4 (Strategic Plan for the Convention on Migratory Species ), adopted by the Sixth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Cape Town, November 1999), as well as commitments arising from other operational Resolutions and Recommendations of the Conference of the Parties. Please refer to the separate instructions on completing the report. Parties are encouraged to respond to all questions, since it cannot be assumed that the absence of a response indicates that no activities taken have place in the current reporting period. Parties are also requested to provide comprehensive answers, including, where appropriate, a summary of activities, information on factors limiting action and details of any assistance required. Which agency has been primarily responsible for the preparation of this report? # Krkonose National Park Administration List any other agencies that have provided input: Ministry of Environment Agency of Nature and Landscape Conservation Czech Society for Ornithology Czech Bat Conservation Trust I(a). General Information Please complete any unfilled boxes and amend and/or update as appropriate the information provided in the table below: Reports submitted: 1997, 1999, 2002 Period covered by this report: 1 January April 2005 Date of entry into force of the Convention in Czech Republic: 1 May 1994 Territory to which the Convention applies: Czech Republic Reservations (against species listings): None Czech Republic, CMS Report,

2 Designated Focal Point: Ms. Libuse Vlasakova Ministry of Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ Praha 10 Czech Republic Tel.: (+420) Fax: (+420) Appointment to the Scientific Council: Dr. Jiri Flousek Deputy Director Krkonose National Park Administration CZ-54311Vrchlabi Czech Republic Tel: (+420) Fax: (+420) Membership of the Standing Committee: Competent authority: Implementing legislation: Other relevant conventions/agreements (apart from CMS) to which the Czech Republic is a Party: National policy instruments (e.g. national biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.): Czech Republic, CMS Report, Dr. Jiri Pykal (Alternate Member) Agency of Nature and Landscape Conservation Nam. Premysla Otakara II 34 CZ Ceske Budejovice Czech Republic jiri_pykal@nature.cz N/A The Ministry of Environment is the competent authority for protection of nature and landscape, and is responsible for the implementation of the CMS. The Ministry of Agriculture is the competent authority for hunting. Czech National Council Act No. 114/1992 on Nature and Landscape Protection, in wording of 13 amendments (last one from 2004, covering legislation of the European Union) - and its implementing Regulation of the Ministry of Environment No. 395/1992 (amendment under preparation) Czech National Council Act No. 449/2001 on Hunting, in wording of 2 amendments (2002, 2003) - and its implementing Regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture No. 244/2002 Czech National Council Act No. 246/1992 on the Protection of Animals against Cruelty, in wording of 6 amendments (last one from 2004) Czech National Council Act No. 100/2004 on Conditions of Import and Export of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and on Other Measures on the Conservation of these Species - and its implementing Regulation of the Ministry of Environment No. 227/2004 Czech National Council Act No. 123/1998 on Right to Know Information on the Environment, in wording of 2 amendments (2000, 2004) Czech National Council Act No. 115/2000 on Compensation for Damages Caused by Selected Particularly Protected Animal Species, in wording of 2 amendments (2001, 2002) Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat 1971 ("Ramsar Convention") Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 1979 ("Bern Convention") Convention on Biological Diversity 1992 Programme on the Conservation of Nature and Landscape 1998 Environmental Politics National Strategy of the Biodiversity Conservation 2005

3 Great Bustard MoU: Signatory Non-signatory National Contact Point Name: Dr. Vlasta Skorpikova Address: District Council (South Moravia) Zerotinovo nam. 3/5 CZ Brno Czech Republic Tel.: (+420) Fax: EUROBATS: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Competent authority Name: Address: Ms. Libuse Vlasakova Ministry of Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ Praha 10 Czech Republic Tel.: (+420) Fax: (+420) Membership of other committees or working groups: AEWA: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Administrative Authority Name: Ms. Libuse Vlasakova Address: Ministry of Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ Praha 10 Czech Republic Tel.: (+420) Fax: (+420) Membership of other committees or working groups: Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Dr. Eva Cepakova Address: Agency of Nature and Landscape Conservation Kalisnicka 4-6 CZ Praha 3 Czech Republic Tel.: (+420) Fax: eva_cepakova@nature.cz Appointed member of the Technical Committee Name: N/A Address: Tel.: Fax: I(b). Additional General Information 1 Which other government departments are involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country? (Please list.) 1a None. If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these government departments: N/A 2 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country, and describe their involvement: Czech Society for Ornithology (CSO) Czech Bat Conservation Trust (CBCT) 3 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country: None. 4 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country: N/A Czech Republic, CMS Report,

4 II. Appendix I species 1. BIRDS 1.1 General questions on Appendix I bird species 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I bird species: # Ministry of Environment, Czech Society for Ornithology 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: # 2a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): # 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species: # None. 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? # N/A 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? # N/A 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger bird species, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? # National programme Free Wings, prepared by the Czech Society for Ornithology (in the frame of the Eurogroup against Bird Crime), concentrates on all illegal human activities negatively influencing bird populations (e.g. birds of prey, hunting, robberies on nests, trade, etc.). 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: # None. 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? # None. 1.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species The following section contains a table for each Appendix I bird species for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species Haliaeetus albicilla Common Name(s) White-tailed Eagle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec et al. 1995, Hudec & Stastny 2005 Czech Republic, CMS Report,

5 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # The Czech Republic hosts breeding populations. Increasing population regularly breeding (32-35 breeding pairs in 2005), regularly wintering ( individuals). 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring Regular monitoring of the breeding population in all breeding localities.# Species protection Protected by national legislation as critically endangered. Species restoration Habitat protection # Majority of nests in protected areas. If not, temporary legislative protection for a given nest in a given breeding season could be secured. Habitat restoration # Other # 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 4. Species Aquila heliaca Common Name(s) Imperial Eagle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec et al. 1995, Hudec & Stastny Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # The Czech Republic hosts breeding populations. Rarely breeding (2-3 pairs in ), regularly migrating. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring # Regular monitoring of all breeding pairs. Species protection Not protected by national legislation (new breeding species for the country) but taken as a protected one. An amendment to the respective Regulation (No. 395/1992) under preparation to give the species legislative protection (in a category critically endangered ). Species restoration Habitat protection # All nests in protected areas. Habitat restoration # Other # 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 4. Czech Republic, CMS Report,

6 Species Aquila clanga Common Name(s) Greater Spotted Eagle 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec et al. 1995, Hudec & Stastny Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # The Czech Republic hosts migrating populations only. Rarely and irregularly migrating. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring # Species protection Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species) but hunting prohibited. Species restoration Habitat protection # Habitat restoration # Other # 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# No specific activity prepared for this very rare species. 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 5. Species Branta ruficollis Common Name(s) Red-breasted Goose 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec 1994, Hudec et al Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # The Czech Republic hosts migrating populations only. Rarely and irregularly migrating. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring Covered by regular national waterbird census.# Species protection Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species) but hunting prohibited. Species restoration Habitat protection # Habitat restoration # Other # 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 4. Species Anser erythropus Common Name(s) Lesser White-fronted Goose 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec 1994, Hudec et al Czech Republic, CMS Report,

7 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # The Czech Republic hosts migrating populations only. Rarely but regularly migrating. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring # Covered by regular national waterbird census.# Species protection Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species) but hunting prohibited. Species restoration Habitat protection # Habitat restoration # Other 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 4. Species Aythya nyroca Common Name(s) Ferruginous Pochard, Ferruginous Duck 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec 1994, Hudec et al Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # No breeding confirmed since Very rare but nearly regular occurrence in a breeding season (1-2 pairs); regularly wintering (5-10 observations each winter). 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring # Covered by regular national waterbird census. Species protection Protected by national legislation as critically endangered. Species restoration Habitat protection # The most important and potential breeding sites are designated as wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites) and most of them are protected by national legislation. Habitat restoration # Other # 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 4. Species Otis tarda Common Name(s) Great Bustard 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec et al. 1995, Hudec & Stastny Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # Czech Republic, CMS Report,

8 No breeding confirmed since Regularly wintering (1-3 individuals in , 1 male in 2005). 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring # Regular monitoring of the only suitable locality. Species protection Protected by national legislation as critically endangered. Species restoration Habitat protection # In 2001 a temporarily protected area established at the former breeding site in southern Moravia, near the Czech-Austrian border, for the next ten years. Management plan for the site prepared, a person financially supported who is responsible for regular controls of the site in both breeding and winter seasons. Continuing informal co-operation with Austrian ornithologists aimed at protection of the species (future existence of the Czech population depends on vitality of the neighbouring population in Austria). Habitat restoration Former field military airport (ca 75 ha) in the locality of interest restored changed to grassy habitat managed in bustard-friendly way.# Other # 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 4. Species Acrocephalus paludicola Common Name(s) Aquatic Warbler 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: # Hudec 1983, Hudec et al Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): # The Czech Republic hosts migrating populations only. Rarely but regularly migrating. 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research # Monitoring Covered by two regular national schemes (waterbird census, Breeding Bird Census Programme).# Species protection Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species). Species restoration Habitat protection # The most important and potential breeding sites are designated as wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites) and most of them are protected by national legislation. Habitat restoration # Other # 5 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken?# 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: # See ad 4. Czech Republic, CMS Report,

9 Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general: None Czech Republic, CMS Report,

10 2. MARINE MAMMALS 2.1 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed marine mammals: # N/A 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national Yes No implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: # 2a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals: # 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? # 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? # 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine mammal, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? # 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: # 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? # 2.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any marine mammal species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration Czech Republic, CMS Report,

11 Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report,

12 3 MARINE TURTLES 3.1 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed marine turtles: # N/A 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: # 2a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles: # 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? # 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? # 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine turtles, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? # 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: # 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? # 3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any marine turtle species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration Czech Republic, CMS Report,

13 Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species? Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report,

14 4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS) 4.1 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed terrestrial mammals (other than bats): # N/A 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: # 2a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No law, have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): # 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats): # 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? # 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? # 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats), including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? # 4a Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard: # 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? # 4.2 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any terrestrial mammal species (other than bats) that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration Czech Republic, CMS Report,

15 Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report,

16 5 BATS 5.1 General questions on Appendix I bats 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed bats: # N/A 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No Legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: # 2a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats: # 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? # 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? # 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of bats, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? # 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: # 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? # 5.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any bat species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration Czech Republic, CMS Report,

17 Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species? Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report,

18 6 OTHER TAXA 6.1 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above: # N/A 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No sections 1-5 above, prohibited by the national legislation listed as being implementing legislation in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: # 2a If the taking of Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes No sections 1-5 above is prohibited by law, have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above: # 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? # 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? # 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? # 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: # 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? # 6.2 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any Appendix I listed species that belongs to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): N/A 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Czech Republic, CMS Report,

19 Species protection Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species? Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I species that belong to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above: 7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I 1 Is your country a for any other endangered migratory species Yes No not currently listed in Appendix I? If Yes, please provide details: 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species? Yes No If Yes, please provide details: 1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of these species? Czech Republic, CMS Report,

20 III. Appendix II Species 1. INFORMATION ON APPENDIX II SPECIES Information pertaining to the conservation of Appendix II species that are the object of CMS Agreements will have been provided in periodic Party reports to those instruments. It will suffice therefore to reference (below), and preferably append, a copy of the latest report that has been submitted to the secretariat each of the Agreement/MoUs to which your country is a Party. GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001) Date of last report: N/A EUROBATS (1994) Date of last report: June 2003 / / updated 15 April 2005 AEWA (1999) Date of last report: N/A Period covered: Period covered: December 1999 June 2003 July 2003 March 2005 Period covered: 2. QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS 2.1 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? # 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species? If Yes, please provide details: # 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development?# 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds, including Memoranda of Yes No Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: # 2.2 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? # 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species? If Yes, please provide details: # 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development?# Czech Republic, CMS Report,

21 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals, including Yes No Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: # 2.3 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles? If Yes, what is the current state of development? # 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles? If Yes, please provide details: # 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development?# 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles, including Yes No Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: # 2.4 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals (other than bats) 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)? If Yes, what is the current state of development? # 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)? If Yes, please provide details: # 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development?# 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats), Yes No including Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: # 2.5 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? # 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species? If Yes, please provide details: # 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development?# Czech Republic, CMS Report,

22 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats, including Memoranda of Yes No Understanding, planned by your country in the future? If Yes, please provide details: # 2.6 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to other taxa 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above? If Yes, what is the current state of development? # 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above? If Yes, please provide details: # 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development?# 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for other taxa, including Memoranda of Yes No Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: # 3. LISTING OF MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX II 1 Is your country a for any migratory species that has an unfavourable Yes No conservation status, but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation? If Yes, please provide details: 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of this/these species in Appendix II? Yes No If Yes, please provide details: 1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of this/these species? Czech Republic, CMS Report,

23 IV. National and Regional Priorities 1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and, Low Medium High where applicable, sustainable use of migratory species in comparison to other biodiversity-related issues? 2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your country s national Yes No biodiversity strategy or action plan? If Yes, please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues: Conservation, sustainable use and/or restoration of migratory species Conservation, sustainable use and/or restoration of the habitats of migratory species, including protected areas Actions to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger migratory species (e.g. alien invasive species or by-catch) Minimising or eliminating barriers or obstacles to migration Research and monitoring of migratory species Transboundary co-operation 3 Does the conservation of migratory species currently feature in any other national Yes No or regional policies/plans (apart from CMS Agreements) If Yes, please provide details: 3a Do these policies/plans cover the following areas (if Yes, please provide details): Yes No Exploitation of natural resources (e.g. fisheries, hunting, etc.) Economic development Land-use planning Pollution control Designation and development of protected areas Development of ecological networks Planning of powerlines Planning of fences Planning of dams Other V. Protected Areas 1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection, establishment and Yes No management of protected areas in your country? If Yes, please provide details: Special Protected Areas (SPA), proposed according to the European Council Directive on the Conservation of the Wild Birds 79/409/EC, cover important breeding grounds and important sites of concentration of migrating and wintering birds (for species listed in the Annex I of the Birds Directive). At present 41 SPAs have been proposed (total area 7022 km 2 ), 38 of them already declared as SPAs by individual decrees of the Government of the Czech Republic. Potential Sites of Community Importance (psci), proposed according to the European Council Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora 92/40/EEC, cover not only important habitat types but also localities of important plant and animal species (listed in the Annex II and IV of the Habitats Directive), incl. bats. At present 863 pscis have been listed in the Decree of the Government of the Czech Republic No. 132/2005 (incl. several tens of roost and hibernation localities of bats), prepared to go through a standard evaluation process now and to be declared as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). Czech Republic, CMS Report,

24 1a Do these protected areas cover the following areas? (If Yes, please provide details and include the amount of protected areas coverage and the number of protected areas): Yes No Terrestrial Aquatic Marine 1b Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: Ministry of Environment and its Agency of Nature and Landscape Conservation VI. Policies on Satellite Telemetry 1 In the current reporting period, has your country undertaken Yes No conservation/research projects that use satellite telemetry? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate inter alia the scientific justification for the research, describe briefly the measures taken to ensure that risks to the welfare of individual animals and in the case of severely depleted populations to the species are minimised, and summarise the results obtained): Long-term scientific and educational project on telemetry of Ciconia nigra in Europe, Africa and Asia has been continuing (see for the Odyssey). Two more species included (Ciconia ciconia and Grus grus). 2 Are any future conservation/research projects planned that will use Yes No satellite telemetry? If Yes, please provide details (including the expected timeframe for these projects): # If No, please explain any impediments or requirements in this regard: # VII. Membership 1 Have actions been taken by your country to encourage non-parties Yes No to join CMS and its related Agreements? If Yes, please provide details. (In particular, describe actions taken to recruit the non-parties that have been identified by the Standing Committee as high priorities for recruitment.) 1a Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: VIII. Global and National Importance of CMS 1 Have actions been taken by your country to increase national, regional Yes No and/or global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance in the context of biodiversity conservation? If Yes, please provide details: National level only: A working group on international biodiversity conventions has been established under the Ministry of Environment, consisting of people responsible for individual convention and agreements (CBD, CITES, Ramsar, CMS and Bern). A home-page providing information on international conventions in nature conservation has been prepared ( Czech Republic, CMS Report,

25 A working group for the EUROBATS in the Czech Republic was established under the Ministry of Environment in Several popular and information materials published (by the Czech Society for Ornithology and the Czech Bat Conservation Trust), devoted to conservation of migratory species of birds and bats. 2 Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: Ministry of Environment and its Agency of Nature and Landscape Conservation IX. Mobilization of Resources 1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having Yes No direct benefits for migratory species in your country? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): A new fund for implementation of international conventions established by the Ministry of Environment since 2004, financially supporting specific projects on migratory species: (1) regular International Waterbirds Census, (2) preparation of an atlas of bird migration/flyways in the Czech Republic and (3) bat detectoring (of forest species especially) in 2004, the latter two projects continue to be supported in Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support Yes No requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition? If Yes, please provide details: 3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes No conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other countries (particularly developing countries)? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): 4 Has your country provided technical and/or scientific assistance to Yes No developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): 5 Has your country received financial assistance/support from the CMS Trust Yes No Fund, via the CMS Secretariat, for national conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in your country? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): 6 Has your country received financial assistance/support from sources other Yes No than the CMS Secretariat for conservation activities having direct benefit for migratory species in your country? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): X. Implementation of COP Resolutions and Recommendations Please summarize the measures undertaken by your country to implement the substantive, operational Resolutions and Recommendations adopted by the Conference of the Parties, where these have not been mentioned elsewhere in this report, giving particular emphasis to those identified below (as appropriate). Czech Republic, CMS Report,

26 Resolutions Resolution 6.2 By-catch, and Recommendation 7.2 Implementation of Resolution 6.2 on By-catch: N/A Resolution 6.3 Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation: N/A Resolution 7.2 Impact Assessment and Migratory Species: Impact assessment is a legislatively binding procedure (Act No. 114/1992: see Chapter Ia) to assess all activities with an important impact on Natura 2000 sites (European ecological network combining SPAs and SACs: see Chapter V). Resolution 7.3 Oil Pollution and Migratory Species: No progress. Resolution 7.4 Electrocution of Migratory Birds: Protection of birds against electrocution is covered by the Czech National Council Act No. 114/1992 on Nature and Landscape Protection, in wording of 13 amendments (2004), in its 5a (protection of wild birds), para (6). Resolution 7.5 Wind Turbines and Migratory Species: Methodic instructions prepared by the Ministry of Environment (2004) to standardize legislative procedures of competent authorities when evaluating wind turbine projects. Areas suitable for wind farms and without any important conflicts with nature conservation recommended (based on overlaps of different categories of protected areas, SPAs, pscis, systems of ecological stability and migratory routes of large birds, esp. storks). More detailed base material of important migratory areas and corridors under preparation (Czech Society for Ornithology began to evaluate ringing data and prepare an atlas of bird migration in the Czech Republic). Resolution 7.9 Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes: Regular cooperation and coordinated activities of people responsible for the CBD and the CMS in the Czech Republic (see Chapter VIII). Participation of respective specialists from the Czech Republic in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Resolution 7.15 Future Action on the Antarctic Minke, Bryde s and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on Migratory Species: N/A Recommendations Recommendation 7.5 Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation: N/A Recommendation 7.6 Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea): N/A Recommendation 7.7 America Pacific Flyway Programme: N/A Other resolutions/recommendations Resolution 7.1 Concerted Actions for Appendix I Species: Otis tarda, Anser erythropus, Acrocephalus paludicola, Aythya nyroca (see Chapter II/1.2) Recommendation 7.1 Cooperative Actions for Appendix II Species: Crex crex, Coturnix coturnix Atlas/grid mapping of breeding birds, incl. both the species mentioned, in the Czech Republic in finished, providing updated information on distribution, population numbers and trends of all bird species (already the third bird atlas in preparation after the and ones). Regular annual national mapping of Crex crex provides actual information on population trends (stable population of calling males). Czech Republic, CMS Report,