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? Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Germany List any other agencies that have provided input: Federal Agency for Nature Conservation 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: 1988, 1991, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2002 Period covered by this report: 1 January December 2004 Date of entry into force of the Convention in Germany: 1 October 1984 Territory to which the Convention applies: Reservations (against species listings): Designated Focal Point: Dirk Schwenzfeier Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Division N I 4 Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de Membership of the Standing Committee: Germany, CMS Report, Germany and German vessels operating beyond territorial seas. (Before 3 October 1990 the Convention was in force for the Federal Republic of Germany only, but since that date the Convention has also been in force in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic) Appointment to the Scientific Council: Dr. Rainer Blanke Bundesamt für Naturschutz Konstantinstr Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: blanker@bfn.de Not applicable

2 Competent authority: Implementing legislation: Other relevant conventions/agreements (apart from CMS) to which Germany is a Party: National policy instruments (e.g. national biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.): Great Bustard MoU: National Contact Point Signatory Name: Dr. Torsten Langgemach Address: Brandenburg Bird Conservation Centre Buckower Dorfstr Nennhausen Germany Tel.: Fax: torsten.langgemach@lua.brandenburg.de Aquatic Warbler MoU: National Contact Point Signatory Name: Dr. Torsten Langgemach Address: Brandenburg Bird Conservation Centre Buckower Dorfstr Nennhausen Germany Tel.: Fax: torsten.langgemach@lua.brandenburg.de Wadden Sea Seals: Party National Focal Point / Competent authority: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Federal Ordinance on Species Protection (Bundesartenschutzverordnung) (amended 2005) Federal Nature Conservation Act (Bundesnaturschutzgesetz) (2002) The nature conservation acts of the federal states (Länder) The hunting laws of the federal government and of the federal states (Länder) Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive) Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and Flora (Habitats Directive) Bern Convention, CITES, CBD National Focal Point / Competent authority: Name: Dirk Schwenzfeier Address: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4 Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de National Focal Point / Competent authority: Name: Dirk Schwenzfeier Address: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4 Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group Name: Dirk Schwenzfeier Address: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4 Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de Germany, CMS Report, For the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein: Name: Dr. Ursula Siebert Address: Forschungs- u. Technologiezentrum Westküste (FTZ) Universität Kiel Werftstr Büsum Germany Tel.: Fax:

3 Name: Dr. Kai Abt Consultant Address: Samwerstr Kiel Germany Tel.: Fax: For the federal state of Niedersachsen: Name: Dr. Michael Stede Address: LAVES Veterinärinstitut f. Fische u. Fischwaren Schleusenstr Cuxhaven Germany Tel.: or Fax: EUROBATS: Competent authority Name: Party Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Address: Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de Membership of other committees or working groups: ASCOBANS: Co-ordinating authority Name: Party Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Address: Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de Membership of other committees or working groups: AEWA: Party Administrative Authority Name: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Dirk Schwenzfeier Address: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4 Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Dirk Schwenzfeier Address: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4 Robert-Schuman-Platz Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: dirk.schwenzfeier@bmu.bund.de Appointed member of the Technical Committee Address: Robert-Schuman-Platz 3 Germany, CMS Report,

4 53175 Bonn Germany Tel.: Fax: Membership of other committees or working groups: Albatrosses and Petrels: Designated Authority Membership of Advisory Committee Non-party National Contact Point Germany, CMS Report,

5 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 Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture, Departments for Hunting and Fishery Affairs Ministries for the Environment and for Hunting and Fisheries on the level of the federal states (Länder) If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these government departments: Cooperation on the level of the federal government takes place if species are concerned, which are under the hunting law in Germany (e.g. wildfowl) or which are interfered by fishery activities (e.g. marine mammals). The implementation of conservation measures is with the government departments of the federal states (Länder). 2 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country, and describe their involvement: Dachverband Deutscher Avifaunisten (DDA), Deutscher Jagdschutz-Verband (DJV), EURONATUR, NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.v.), Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS). See the National Report 2002 Conservation status and protection of migratory species in Germany for their involvement in CMS activities. 3 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country: Volunteers participate in the conservation of migratory species through conservation implementation measures, monitoring surveys, amateur research and funding. 4 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country: There is close cooperation between governmental authorities, NGOs and private volunteers in many aspects of the conservation of migratory species in Germany. The most important fields of mutual exchange are: site and monitoring data, education, research results, and funding. Germany, CMS Report,

6 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: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4, Robert-Schuman-Platz 3, Bonn, Germany Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Konstantinstr. 110, Bonn, Germany 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing Yes legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? 2a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes 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)): The capture of single specimens was allowed for research purposes under the condition of careful handling and immediate release of the animals. Eggs of Great Bustards were taken for ex situ incubation and release of the chicks as part of a Species Conservation Programme. 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species: Haliaeetus albicilla is a frequent victim of wind turbines. From 1989 to November birds of this species were found dead struck by a turbine s wing. Anser erythropus is under threat to be shot at wintering sites in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern due to misidentification. 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? Bird conservation aspects shall be taken into account when wind turbines are planned or built. Appropriate instruments of land management and planning are at hand, e.g. environmental impact assessments, databanks on bird occurrence, and regional conservation priorities. However, there still are locations with an unsatisfying application of the available instruments. 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? Foreign assistance is not needed. 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))? Species specific habitat management and conservation programmes are implemented for Appendix I bird species in Germany: Aythya nyroca, Haliaeetus albicilla, Otis tarda, and Acrocephalus paludicola. In Haliaeetus albicilla a campaign is on the way to ban the use of lead shot in hunting, as eagles ingest the poison with carrion and die from it. In Otis tarda the reproductive success is encouraged by a special egg and offspring protection programme in Brandenburg. In Anser erythropus a German NGO is planning an international reintroduction project. 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: The legal status of Haliaeetus albicilla and Otis tarda, which are under the hunting law in Germany, sometimes is a problem for nature conservationists as they are not authorized to take dead or injured birds of huntable species. In many locations conservation actions are also limited by financial restrictions and the number of people prepared to work in the fields on a voluntary basis. The Anser erythropus reintroduction project suffers from a lack of funds and international support. 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Foreign assistance is not needed. Germany, CMS Report,

7 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 2 Please provide published distribution reference: German CMS National Report 2002 Conservation status and protection of migratory species in Germany ; Gedeon, K., Mitschke, A. & Sudfeldt, C. (eds.) (2004): Brutvögel in Deutschland. Hohenstein-Ernstthal, 37 p. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): About 470 breeding pairs (2004); growing population with expanding distribution area. 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 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: Activities indicated under paragraph 4 will go on. Species Anser erythropus Common Name(s) Lesser White-fronted Goose 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Scott, D.A. & Rose, P.M. (1996): Atlas of Anatidae Populations in Africa and Western Eurasia. Wetlands International Publication 41, Wageningen, 336 p. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Anser erythropus in an occasional winterer. 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 Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Germany, CMS Report,

8 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: Activities indicated under paragraph 4 will go on. Species Branta ruficollis Common Name(s) Red-breasted Goose 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Scott, D.A. & Rose, P.M. (1996): Atlas of Anatidae Populations in Africa and Western Eurasia. Wetlands International Publication 41, Wageningen, 336 p. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Branta ruficollis is a rare passage migrant and winterer. 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 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: Activities indicated under paragraph 4 will go on. Species Aythya nyroca Common Name(s) Ferruginous Pochard, Ferruginous Duck 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Schneider-Jacoby, M. (2000): Freizeit und Entenschutz am Wasser Sicherung der Brut- und Rastgebiete von Kolbenenten und Moorenten in Deutschland. Schriftenreihe für Landschaftspflege und Naturschutz 60: Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Aythya nyroca is critically endangered in Germany with only 1-3 breeding pairs in the last years restricted to Lake Constance (Bodensee) in south-western Germany. 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 Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Germany, CMS Report,

9 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: Activities indicated under paragraph 4 will go on. Species Otis tarda Common Name(s) Great Bustard 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes 2 Please provide published distribution reference: German CMS National Report 2002 Conservation status and protection of migratory species in Germany ; Gedeon, K., Mitschke, A. & Sudfeldt, C. (eds.) (2004): Brutvögel in Deutschland. Hohenstein-Ernstthal, 37 p. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Otis tarda is critically endangered in Germany with only individuals (2004) nearly restricted to 3 sites. 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 Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other: Ex situ incubation of eggs and release of chicks to wild mothers to improve the reproductive success. 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: Activities indicated under paragraph 4 will go on. Species Acrocephalus paludicola Common Name(s) Aquatic Warbler 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes 2 Please provide published distribution reference: German CMS National Report 2002 Conservation status and protection of migratory species in Germany. 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Acrocephalus paludicola is critically endangered in Germany with only breeding pairs in the last years restricted to north-eastern Germany. 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 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? Germany, CMS Report,

10 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Activities indicated under paragraph 4 will go on. 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: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4, Robert-Schuman-Platz 3, Bonn, Germany Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Konstantinstr. 110, Bonn, Germany 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national Yes 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 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)): Dead marine mammals were taken for research purposes by authorized institutions. 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals: None 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))? None 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 The following section contains a table for each Appendix I marine mammal 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 Balaenoptera borealis Common Name(s) Coalfish Whale; Pollack Whale; Rudophi's Rorqual Germany, CMS Report,

11 1 Is your country a for this species? No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 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 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: Species Balaenoptera physalus Common Name(s) Common Rorqual; Fin Whale; Finback; Fin-backed Whale 1 Is your country a for this species? No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 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 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: Species Physeter macrocephalus Common Name(s) Sperm Whale 1 Is your country a for this species? No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the Germany, CMS Report,

12 reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Species protection 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: 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: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4, Robert-Schuman-Platz 3, Bonn, Germany Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Konstantinstr. 110, Bonn, Germany 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes 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 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: None 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))? None 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? Germany, CMS Report,

13 3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles 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): Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4, Robert-Schuman-Platz 3, Bonn, Germany Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Konstantinstr. 110, Bonn, Germany 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes 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 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): None 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))? None 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) 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: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4, Robert-Schuman-Platz 3, Germany, CMS Report,

14 53175 Bonn, Germany Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Konstantinstr. 110, Bonn, Germany 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes 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 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)): Capture and handling was exceptionally allowed for research and marking purposes by authorized institutions and persons. 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats: None 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))? None 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 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: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Division N I 4, Robert-Schuman-Platz 3, Bonn, Germany Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Konstantinstr. 110, Bonn, Germany 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in Yes 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 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: Germany, CMS Report,

15 None 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))? None 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 7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I 1 Is your country a for any other endangered migratory species 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? No If Yes, please provide details: 1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of these species? Germany, CMS Report,

16 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: 26 May 2004 Period covered: Development until 2004 WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991) Date of last report: 28 June 2002 Period covered: From entry into force until June 2002 EUROBATS (1994) Date of last report: July 2003 Period covered: ASCOBANS (1994) Date of last report: 31 March 2005 Period covered: 1 January 31 December 2004 AEWA (1999) Date of last report: 18 September 2002 Period covered: ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001) Date of last report: 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 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 of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species? If Yes, please provide details: Signature of Great Bustard MoU and Aquatic Warbler MoU. 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? None 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds, including Memoranda of 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 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? Germany, CMS Report,

17 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development 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? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals, including 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 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 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 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 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 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), 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 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? Germany, CMS Report,

18 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development 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? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats, including Memoranda of 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 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 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 Memorandum of 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 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: Some migratory species of the bird families Strigidae (Owls) and Laniidae (Shrikes) are on the German Red List. 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of this/these species in Appendix II? No If Yes, please provide details: 1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of this/these species? None Germany, CMS Report,

19 IV. National and Regional Priorities 1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and, Medium 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 No, biodiversity strategy or action plan? such a plan is not in force 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 or regional policies/plans (apart from CMS Agreements) If Yes, please provide details: 3a The conservation of migratory species is part of the duties for the implementation of the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive. 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: Environmental impact assessments for plans and projects. V. Protected Areas 1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection, establishment and Yes management of protected areas in your country? 1a If Yes, please provide details: Important habitats of migratory species, especially waterbirds, bats and the harbour porpoise, are protected areas in accordance to Federal and regional Nature Conservation Acts, the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive. 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 Germany, CMS Report,

20 Terrestrial Aquatic Marine 1b Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: The responsible authorities are at the level of the federal states (Länder). Only in terms of marine protected areas within the Exclusive Economic Area of German waters the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation is the responsible authority. 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): In spring 2002 a PR campaign was launched following the migration of 6 White storks (Ciconia ciconia) from Africa to Germany. The birds were followed by satellite telemetry and daily reports about their flights were on TV, radio, newspapers and the internet. 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.) The German Foreign Office carried out a demarche initiative in German embassies were instructed to raise the issue of joining CMS in 32 countries. Another 20 embassies were informed of this initiative. 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 and/or global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance in the context of biodiversity conservation? If Yes, please provide details: By hosting the AEWA MOP 2 and CMS COP 7 in Bonn, September 2002, and giving full support to the conferences it was intended inter alia to rise global public awareness of CMS. 2 Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Germany, CMS Report,

21 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): Funding of projects on small cetaceans: - Contribution to SCANS-II (Estimation of the abundance of small cetaceans in European waters), - contribution to the development of a recovery plan for North Sea harbour porpoise, - research on harbour porpoise in the Baltic for the implementation of the Jastarnia Plan. Analysis and evaluation of environmental factors affecting or limitating the breeding success of birds in wet grassland habitats. 2 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: In addition to funding CoP 7 (Bonn, September 2002) Germany made each year volontary financial contributions to CMS. 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): Each year Germany made volontary financial contributions to CMS, AEWA, ASCOBANS and EUROBATS. 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): German projects on the conservation of threatened bird species (e.g. Botaurus stellaris) were funded by the European Commission under the LIFE programme. 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). Germany, CMS Report,

22 Resolutions Resolution 6.2 By-catch, and Recommendation 7.2 Implementation of Resolution 6.2 on By-catch: A project is funded to contribute to the elaboration of a recovery plan for Phocoena phocoena in the North Sea (). Resolution 6.3 Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation: Resolution 7.2 Impact Assessment and Migratory Species: Resolution 7.3 Oil Pollution and Migratory Species: The German Wadden Sea area was declared as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area in October 2002, being part of the first PSSA in Europe adopted by IMO. In 2003/2004 Germany also proposed its Baltic Sea waters to be declared as a PSSA. Resolution 7.4 Electrocution of Migratory Birds: The new Federal Nature Conservation Act from March 25 th, 2002, states in Article 53: To protect bird species, all newly constructed power poles and technical components of medium-voltage power lines shall be designed in such a way that birds are protected from electrocution. On existing power poles and technical components of medium-voltage power lines that pose a high risk to birds, the necessary measures to protect birds against electrocution shall be implemented within a period of ten years. The first and second sentences above shall not apply to the overhead power lines of the railways. Resolution 7.5 Wind Turbines and Migratory Species: A review by the German NGO NABU was funded to investigate the impact of wind turbines on birds and bats. The results highlight the most affected species and dangerous situations. Research was funded to evaluate the impacts of off-shore wind turbines on marine mammals, migratory birds and fish. In many cases environmental impact assessments were done within the process of local planning and erection of wind turbines. Resolution 7.9 Cooperation with Other Bodies and Processes: Resolution 7.15 Future Action on the Antarctic Minke, Bryde s and Pygmy Right Whales under the Convention on Migratory Species: Recommendations Recommendation 7.5 Agreement for Dugong (Dugong dugon) Conservation: Recommendation 7.6 Improving the Conservation Status of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea): Recommendation 7.7 America Pacific Flyway Programme: Other resolutions/recommendations: Other remarks: Germany, CMS Report,