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1 CONVENTION ON MIGRATORY SPECIES Distr: General CMS UNEP/CMS/Inf June 2008 Original: English NINTH MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES Rome, 1-5 December 2008 REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION National Reports Submitted by Contracting Parties Report of: Slovenia (received: ) The Secretariat is making available, for the information of participants in the Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species, the national reports provided by Contracting Parties. For the most part, the national reports have been reproduced in the form in which they were received, apart from minor formatting. REVUE DE L'APPLICATION DE LA CONVENTION Rapports nationaux soumis aux parties contractantes Rapport de: Slovénie (reçu: ) Pour l'information des participants à la Neuvième Réunion de la Conférence des Parties à la Convention sur les Espèces migratrices, le Secrétariat met à leur disposition des rapports nationaux fournis par les parties contractantes. Dans la plupart des cas, les rapports nationaux ont été reproduits dans la forme même sous laquelle nous les avons reçus, abstraction faite de formatages miners. REVISION DE LA APLICACION DE LA CONVENCION Reportes Nacionales Enviados por los Miembros del Acuerdo Reporte de: Eslovenia (recibido: ) Los reportes nacionales enviados por los Miembros del Acuerdo están a disposición de los participantes del Novena Reunión de la Conferencia de los Miembros de la Convención sobre Especies Migratorias en la Secretaría. La mayoría de ellos se encuentran en la versión original en la que se enviaron, con excepción de pequeños ajustes de formato. For reasons of economy, documents are printed in a limited number, and will not be distributed at the meeting. Delegates are kindly requested to bring their copy to the meeting and not to request additional copies.

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3 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals FORMAT FOR NATIONAL REPORT OF PARTIES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF MIGRATORY SPECIES OF WILD ANIMALS Reporting format agreed by the Standing Committee at its 32nd Meeting (Bonn, November 2007) for mandatory use by Parties, for reports submitted to the Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) (Rome, 2008). 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), the COP8 Strategic Plan and Resolution 8.24 adopted by the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi 2005), as well as commitments arising from other operational Resolutions and Recommendations of the Conference of the Parties. Parties are encouraged to respond to all questions. 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. This document has been designed with semi-automated text-form fields. Please double click on the grey boxes to enter the field. You can then enter the required information. Continue to do so with each text-field or jump to the next field directly by using the tab key. Where checkboxes are available you might check these with a single click. Please enter here the name of your country: SLOVENIA Which agency has been primarily responsible for the preparation of this report? Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (Ministrstvo za okolje in prostor) Please list any other agencies that have provided input: Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation (Zavod Republike Slovenije za varstvo narave); park administrations Secoveljske soline and Notranjski p. Marine biology station (NIB). Following NGOs have provided infomation: Morigenos, DOPPS. Slovenia CMS Report, 2008

4 Please enter the required information in the table below: Party Date of entry into force of the Convention in Slovenia I(a). General Information Slovenia Period covered Territories to which the Convention applies Full name of the institution whole country DESIGNATED NATIONAL FOCAL POINT Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning Name and title of designated Focal Point Mateja Blažic (until 2008), Andrej Bibic (from 2008) Mailing address Telephone Fax Dunajska 48, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia andrej.bibic@gov.si APPOINTMENT TO THE SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL Full name of the institution Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation Name and title of contact officer Jana Vidic (until 2008), Damjan Vrcek (from 2008) Mailing address Telephone Fax Name and Signature of officer responsible for submitting national report Date of submis sion Membership of the Standing Committee (if applicable): Dunajska 22, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia damjan.vrcek@zrsvn.si SUBMISSION Name : Andrej Bibic Address: Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Dunajska 48, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel.: Fax: andrej.bibic@gov.si Name: Address: Tel.: Competent Authority: Relevant implemented legislation: Other relevant Conventions/ Agreements (apart from CMS) to which Slovenia is a Party: National policy instruments (e.g. national biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.): Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Dunajska 48, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Nature Conservation Act, Wild Game and Hunting Act, Decree on the protection of wild animal species, Decree on the management and the protection methods in trade in animal and plant species, Decree on special conservation areas (Natura 2000 areas), Decree on ecologically important areas, EC Regulation 337/98 Convention on Biological Diversity, CITES, International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, Ramsar Convention, Bern Convention, Barcelona Convention, Alpine Convention Biodiversity Conservation Strategy of Slovenia, Resolution on National Environmental Action Plan Operational programme - Natura 2000 management programme. Slovenia CMS Report,

5 Please indicate whether your country is part of the following Agreements/MoU. If so, please indicate the competent national institution Wadden Sea Seals: National Focal Point/Competent authority Name: Address: Tel: Fax: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Range State Non Range State Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Eurobats Competent authority Name: dr. Peter Skoberne, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning Address: Dunajska 48, p.p. 653, 1001 Ljubljana Tel.: Fax: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Range State Non Range State Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: ASCOBANS Co-ordinating authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Membership of other committees or working groups: Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Range State Non Range State Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: AEWA: Administrative Authority Name: Andrej Bibic, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning Address: Dunajska 48, p.p. 653, 1001 Ljubljana Tel.: Fax: ACCOBAMS Party Signed but not yet entered force Party National Focal Point Name: Mr. Andrej ARIH, Agencija RS za okolje (Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for the Environment) Address: Vojkova 52 SI Ljubljana SLOVENIA Tel.: Fax: andrej.arih@gov.si Membership of committees or working groups: Slovenia CMS Report, Non-party Range State Non Range State Appointed member of the Technical Committee Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Range State Non Range State Appointed member of the Scientific Committee Name: Address: Tel.: Fax:

6 ACAP Designated Authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Membership of Advisory Committee Party Signed but not yet entered force National Contact Point Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Non-party Range State Non Range State Siberian Crane MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Slender-billed Curlew MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent Authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Marine Turtle Africa MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State National Contact Point Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Great Bustard MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent Authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: National Contact Point Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent national authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Slovenia CMS Report,

7 Bukhara Deer MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent national authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Aquatic Warbler MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent national authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: National Contact Point Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: African Elephant MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent national authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: National Contact Point Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent national authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: National Contact Point Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Range State Non Range State Competent national authority Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: National Contact Point Name: Address: Tel.: Fax: Slovenia CMS Report,

8 1 Which other government departments are involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country? (Please list.) Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation and protected area authorities, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food 2 If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these government departments: Ministry of the Environment (legal basis for actions, and financing), Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation and protected area authorities (for implementing actions), Ministry for Agriculture for financing of some measures 3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country? Please provide contact information Yes No 4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country, and describe their involvement: 4a Association for Bat Research and Conservation SDPVN and Centre for Cartography of Fauna and flora (CKFF) are collecting data on bats in Slovenia, are actively involved in raising public awareness on importance of bats in Slovenia and are actively involved in activities and initiatives for the conservation of bats and monitoring of bat populations Morigenos - društvo za raziskovanje in zašcito morskih sesalcev (Society for the study and protection of marine mammals) - actively involved in raising public awareness on importance of marine mammals in Slovenian sea, performs research on Tursiops truncates, involved in activities and initiatives for the conservation of marine mammals) DOPPS - društvo za opazovanje in proucevanje ptic Slovenije (society for study of birds of Slovenia, collects data on distribution and population size of bird species in Slovenia, monitors bird populations, is actively involved in raising public awareness on importance of birds in Slovenia, involved in activities and initiatives for the conservation of birds) Inštitut za biologijo - Morska biološka postaja and Aquarium Piran (collecting data on specimens of Caretta caretta caught in nets, rehabilitation of turtles, tagging of turtles) Please provide detail on any devolved government/overseas territory authorities involved. 5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country: Petrol d.d., Slovenian energy company was the sponsor of the project Ohranimo želvo v Slovenskem morju which was targeted to awareness rising among the local fishermen for conservation of sea turtles. 6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country: Slovenia CMS Report,

9 I(b). Information about involved Authorities Identify the minis try, agency/department or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species 1 Birds Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (legal basis for actions, and financing), Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation and protected area authorities (for implementing actions) 2 Marine Mammals Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (legal basis for actions, and financing), Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation (for implementing actions) 3 Marine Turtles Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (legal basis for actions, and financing), Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation (for implementing actions) 4 Terrestrial Mammals Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (legal basis for actions, and financing), Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation and protected area authorities (for implementing actions) 5 Bats Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (legal basis for actions, and financing), Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation and protected area authorities (for implementing actions) 6 Other Taxa Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (legal basis for actions, and financing), Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation and protected area authorities (for implementing actions) Slovenia CMS Report,

10 II. Appendix I species 1. BIRDS 1.1 General questions on Appendix I bird species 1 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: 1a 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): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species: 2a 2b By-catch Habitat destruction Pollution Other (please provide details) Electrocution Wind turbines What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? Aditional legislation has been put in place to avoid further habitat destruction and pollution, and efforts started to force their implementation. Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? 3a 3b 3c 3d Illegal trade Poaching Other (please specify) Disturbances at nest site (Haliaeetus albicilla), habitat destruction and pollution on breeding grounds (Falco naumanni), lack of appropriate nest site management (Aythya nyroca). What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? Regular checking of known nests during the breeding season is being carried out for the White-tailed Eagle. Nothing is being done for Lesser Kestrel and Ferruginous Duck. Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. Nest control has proven to be a successful method to enable the fledging of White-tailed Eagle offspring. Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: Lack of human and financial resources. What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Slovenia CMS Report,

11 1.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which your country is considered to be a Range State. 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 name Common Name(s) Acrocephalus paludicola - povodna trstnica 1 Please provide published distribution reference: There is no distribution map because the species only migrates through Slovenia, but its occurence in Slovenia is confirmed in Božic, L. (2001b): A list of birds confirmed in Slovenia with an overview of rare species. Acrocephalus 22 ( ): a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? The species is occuring very rarely on migration and therefore none of the above mentioned actions were considered needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Species name Common Name(s) Aquila clanga - veliki klinkac 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Sovinc, A. (1994): Zimski ornitološki atlas Slovenije (atlas of wintering birds). TZS, Ljubljana; Božic, L. (2001b): A list of birds confirmed in Slovenia with an overview of rare species. Acrocephalus 22 ( ): ; 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear Slovenia CMS Report,

12 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? The species is occuring very rarely on migration and in winter and therefore none of the above mentioned actions were considered needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Species name Common Name(s) Aquila heliaca - kraljevi orel 1 Please provide published distribution reference: There is no distribution map because the species only migrates through Slovenia, but its occurence in Slovenia is confirmed in Božic, L. (2001b): A list of birds confirmed in Slovenia with an overview of rare species. Acrocephalus 22 ( ): a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? The species is occuring very rarely on migration and therefore none of the above mentioned actions were considered needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Slovenia CMS Report,

13 Species name Common Name(s) Aythya nyroca - kostanjevka 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Geister, I. (1995): Ornitološki atlas Slovenije (atlas of breeding birds). 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring International Waterbird Census 2005, 2006, 2007 Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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: Identification and establishment of new protected areas, more efforts to enforce the implementation of legislation preventing habitat destruction. Species name Common Name(s) Falco naumanni - južna postovka 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Geister, I. (1995): Ornitološki atlas Slovenije (atlas of breeding birds). 2a 2b Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear The species became extinct in 1994, but several individuals are regularly occuring in Slovenia during spring migration. Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear extinct Slovenia CMS Report,

14 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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: None. Species name Common Name(s) Haliaeetus albicilla - belorepec 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Geister, I. (1995): Ornitološki atlas Slovenije (atlas of breeding birds). 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring young Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other monitoring of known nests to allow safe fledging of 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: Nest control to prevent theft of eggs and young and other disturbances (e.g. taking photographs). Slovenia CMS Report,

15 Species name Common Name(s) Otis tarda - velika droplja 1 Please provide published distribution reference: There is no distribution map because the species is a rare vagrant to Slovenia, but its occurence is confirmed in Božic, L. (2001b): A list of birds confirmed in Slovenia with an overview of rare species. Acrocephalus 22 ( ): a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? The species is occuring very rarely on migration and therefore none of the above mentioned actions were considered needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general: For several species from Appendix I (Acrocephalus paludicola, Aquila clanga, Aquila heliaca, Otis tarda) we have only few observations after 1950 (published in Božic 2001b). Slovenia CMS Report,

16 2. MARINE MAMMALS 2.1 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals 1 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: 1a 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)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals: By-catch Pollution Collision with fishing traffic Illegal hunting Other threats to migration (please provide details) 2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Pollution By-catch Other (please specify) 3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Slovenia CMS Report,

17 2.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal species for which your country is considered to be a Range State. 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 name Common Name(s) Delphinus delphis- kratkokljuni navadni delfin 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Lipej L., Turk R. in Makovec T. (2006): Ogrožene vrste in habitatni tipi v slovenskem morju. Zavod RS za varstvo narave, Ljubljana, 264 str. There are no recent data on occurence of this species in Slovenian sea. 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? The species is considered locally extinct (best expert opinion of Tilen Genov, Society Morigenos), therefore none of the above mentioned actions were needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Mis cellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general: Slovenia CMS Report,

18 3 MARINE TURTLES 3.1 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles 1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national imp lementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 1a 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)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles: 2a 2b 2c By-catch Pollution Other threats to migration (please provide details) What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? collision with ships and boats Raising public awareness on importance of marine turtles in nature. Sea Turtle Handling Guidebook for Fishermen has been published, exhibitions have been made, brochures were distributed among people of Slovenia. Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. Cooperation among fishermen and competent institutions for nature conservations has been established. Turtles, that are caught in nets, are brought to Aquarium Piran on rehabilitation, than they are tagged and later released back to the sea. What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Collection of eggs Destruction of nesting beaches Other (please specify) Predation of eggs 3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Slovenia CMS Report,

19 3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species for which your country is considered to be a Range State. 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 name Common Name(s) Caretta caretta glavata kareta 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Lipej L., Turk R. in Makovec T. (2006): Ogrožene vrste in habitatni tipi v slovenskem morju. Zavod RS za varstvo narave, Ljubljana, 264 str. 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 transmitter for satellite telemetry (project Adriawatch) Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring 1 turtle caught in slovenian sea was equipped with Education / awareness rising Project "Ohranimo želvo v slovenskem morju",contact details: Zavod RS za varstvo narave, Obmocna enota Piran, robert.turk@zrsvn.si Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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: The elaboration of a draft national action plan is foreseen for 2008 Species name Common Name(s) Chelonia mydas orjaška crepaha 1 Please provide published distribution reference: This species hasn t been recorded in Slovenian sea so far. Tome S. (1999): Razred: Plazilci (Reptilia). In : Kryštufek B. & Janžekovic F.: Kljuc za dolocanje vretencarjev Slovenije. Ljubljana, DZS, 544 str. 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear Slovenia CMS Report,

20 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? This species hasn t been recorded in Slovenian sea, therefore none of the above mentioned actions were considered needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Species name Common Name(s) Dermochelys coriacea- orjaška usnjaca 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Lipej L., Turk R. in Makovec T. (2006): Ogrožene vrste in habitatni tipi v slovenskem morju. Zavod RS za varstvo narave, Ljubljana, 264 str. So far it was recorded only two times in the year a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? The species is occuring very rarely in Slovenian sea, therefore none of the above mentioned actions were needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: / Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general: Slovenia CMS Report,

21 4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS) 4.1 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) 1 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: 1a 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)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats): Lack of information Habitat fragmentation Wind turbines Insufficient legislation Poor communication amongst Range States By-catch Electrocution Poaching Lack of trans-boundary management Man-made barriers Climate change and drought Other threats to migration (please provide details) 2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Lack of information Poaching Illegal trade Habitat fragmentation Insufficient legislation Other (please specify) 3a 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) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Slovenia CMS Report,

22 4.2 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a Range State. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please crossreference 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 name Common Name(s) 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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 terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general: Slovenia is not a range state to Appendix I species of terrestrial mammals Slovenia CMS Report,

23 5. BATS 5.1 General questions on Appendix I bats 1 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: 1a 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)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats: 2a Vandalism of bat caves Other threats to migration (please provide details) What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? 3a Pollution Other (please specify) Habitat fragmentation and loss What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Slovenia CMS Report,

24 5.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which your country is considered to be a Range State. 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 name Common Name(s) 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2c Summarise information on trends (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 2c Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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 bats in general: Slovenia is not a range state to Appendix I bat species. Slovenia CMS Report,

25 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: Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning 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 3b 3c Lack of legislation Other threats to migration (please provide details) maximus were caught in fishing nets) What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? none Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. / by-catch (in the year 2000 two animals of species Cetorhinus What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? By-catch, pollution of the sea, habitat degradation Other (please specify) 4a 4b 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 beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? none Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 4d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Slovenia CMS Report,

26 6.2 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above, for which your country is considered to be a Range State. 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 name Common Name(s) Cetorhinus maximus morski pes orjak 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Lipej L., Turk R. in Makovec T. (2006): Ogrožene vrste in habitatni tipi v slovenskem morju. Zavod RS za varstvo narave, Ljubljana, 264 str. Slovenia should be considered as a range state for the species (best expert opinion of Lovrenc Lipej, Nacionalni inštitut za biologijo, Morska biološka postaja) 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear This species is very rare in Slovenian sea, but number of observations has increased in the last decades in Adriatic sea. The last data on occurence of this species in slovenian sea is from year 2001(10 specimens observed). 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising magazines have been written. Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other scientific articles, articles in newspapers and 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: / Species name Common Name(s) Acipenser sturio atlantski jeseter 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Lipej L., Turk R. in Makovec T. (2006): Ogrožene vrste in habitatni tipi v slovenskem morju. Zavod RS za varstvo narave, Ljubljana, 264 str. There are no recent data on occurence of this species in slovenian sea. Slovenia should be considered as a range state for the species (best expert opinion of Lovrenc Lipej, Nacionalni inštitut za biologijo, Morska biološka postaja) Slovenia CMS Report,

27 2a 2b Summarise information on population size (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear Probably decreasing. There are no recent data on occurence of this species in slovenian sea, but it used to be very common. Summarise information on distribution (if known): increasing decreasing stable not known unclear 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching 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? There are no recent data on occurence of this species in slovenian sea, therefore none of the above mentioned actions were considered needed. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I other taxa in general: Slovenia CMS Report,

28 7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I 1 Is your country a Range State for any other endangered migratory species 1 Yes No not currently listed in Appendix I? If Yes, please provide details: Crex crex (IUCN category NT) N.B.: States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (i.e. not "on its normal migration route") should not be treated as Range States. Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification. 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species? Yes No If Yes, please provide details: 1b What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of these species? 1 according to the latest IUCN red data list Slovenia CMS Report,