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? Ministry of the Environment Land Use Department List any other agencies that have provided input: Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute 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: 1991, 1999 Period covered by this report: October 2002-August 2005 Date of entry into force of the Convention in Finland: 1 January 1991 Territory to which the Convention applies: Reservations (against species listings): Designated Focal Point: Mr. Esko Jaakkola Evironment counsellor Land Use Department Ministry of the Environment PO Box 35, FIN GOVERNMENT Finland Tel.: (+358 9) Fax: (+358 9) esko.jaakkola@ymparisto.fi Finland, CMS Report, Finland None Appointment to the Scientific Council: Dr. Hannu Pöysä Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute Kaitalammentie Evo Finland Tel.: ( ) Fax: ( ) hannu.poysa@rktl.fi

2 Membership of the Standing Committee: Competent authority: Not applicable Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Implementing legislation: Statute 1317/88 of 9 December 1988 (brought the CMS Convention into force in Finland) Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996) (implements the provisions of the EU Birds (79/409/EEC) and Habitats (92/43/EEC) Directives) Nature Conservation Decree (160/1997) Hunting Act (615/ 93 with later amendments) In the autonomous province of the Åland Islands, there is corresponding nature conservation and hunting legislation, e.g. the Nature Conservation Act of the Åland Islands (82/1998) Other relevant conventions/agreements (apart from CMS) to which Finland is a Party: Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat 1971 ("Ramsar Convention") Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 1973 (CITES) Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 1979 ("Bern Convention") Convention on Biological Diversity 1992 Council Directive of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (79/409/EEC) ("Birds Directive") Council Directive of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (92/43/EEC) ("Habitats Directive") National policy instruments (e.g. national biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.): National Action Plan for Biodiversity in Finland (Ministry of the Environment 1997) EUROBATS: x Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Competent authority: Ministry of the Environment Name: Mr. Matti Osara Address: PO Box 35, FIN GOVERNMENT Tel.: Fax: matti.osara@ymparisto.fi Membership of other committees or working groups: Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Torsten Stjernberg Address: Finnish Museum of Natural HistoryPO Box 17 FIN UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI Tel.: Fax: torsten.stjernberg@helsinki.fi ASCOBANS: x Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Co-ordinating authority : Ministry of the Environment Name: Ms. Benina Blankett Address: PO Box 35, FIN GOVERNMENT Tel.: Fax: penina.blankett@ymparisto.fi Membership of other committees or working groups: Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Name: Mr. Kai Mattsson Address: Tampereen Särkänniemi Oy Dolphinarium33230 Tampere Tel.: Fax: kai.mattsson@sarkanniemi.fi AEWA: x Party Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Administrative Authority: Ministry of the Environment Appointed member of the Technical Committee Finland, CMS Report,

3 Name: Mr. Matti Osara Address: PO Box 35, FIN GOVERNMENT Tel.: Fax: matti.osara@ymparisto.fi Membership of other committees or working groups: Name: Dr. Petri Nummi Address: University of Helsinki, Institute for Applied Biology, PO Box 27, FIN University of Helsinki Tel.: Fax: petri.nummi@helsinki.fi 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 - If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these government departments: The migratory species legislation is divided between Ministry of the Environment (Nature Conservation Act) and Ministry of the Agr5iculture and Forestry (Hunting Act). This situation requires close contacts and coordination under several international conventions and particularly the relevant EU legislation and projects. 2 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country, and describe their involvement: BirdLife Finland WWF Finland Finnish Association for the Conservation of Nature The Finnish Hunters Central Organization 3 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country: - 4 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country: - Finland, CMS Report,

4 II. Appendix I species 1. BIRDS 1.1 General questions on Appendix I bird species 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I bird species: Ministry of the Environment 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing x Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes x No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species: 3a 3b No major obstacles to migration has been identified in relation to White-tailed eagle. For the Lesser White-fronted Goose the biggest obstacle for migration is uncontrolled hunting and poaching along the migration route. Another obstacle has been the fact that important wintering areas have remained unidentified. What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? For the Lesser White-fronted Goose during several projects along the migration routes many types of information has been distributed to local officials and hunters. Identification of migration routes and wintering areas has been a focus of research. 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 bird species, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? 4a 4b Wild birds in Finland are monitored in several projects, periodical assessment for threatened status are prepared and appropriate action is taken when necessary. Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: - What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 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 Finland, CMS Report,

5 1 Is your country a for this species? x Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Risto A Väisänen, Esa Lammi & Pertti Koskimies 1998: Distribution, numbers and population changes of Finnish breeding birds 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): The Finnish White-tailed Eagle population has doubled during the last eight years, with an average increase during of 9.4% per year. The number of occupied territories was 233 in 2003 and 249 in Every known territory has been checked annually and new territories and nests located by 4 to 7 regional working groups under the White-tailed eagle working group of WWF Finland. 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.) x Research x Monitoring x Species protection x Species restoration x Habitat protection Habitat restoration x Other winter feeding All these activities are coordinated by the White-tailed eagle working group of WWF Finland. The contact person is Dr. Torsten Stjernberg (torsten.stjernberg@helsinki.fi) 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: The monitoring of this species will continue as before by the WWF working group. Species Aquila clanga Common Name(s) Greater Spotted Eagle 1 Is your country a for this species? x Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Risto A Väisänen, Esa Lammi & Pertti Koskimies 1998: Distribution, numbers and population changes of Finnish breeding birds 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Disappeared as a regular breeder, estimate now 0-1 pair per year. The last known (unsuccessful) nesting attempt from 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? The extreme rarity of the species. 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Monitoring of the occurrence of this species in Finland. Finland, CMS Report,

6 Species Anser erythropus Common Name(s) Lesser White-fronted Goose 1 Is your country a for this species? x Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: Risto A Väisänen, Esa Lammi & Pertti Koskimies 1998: Distribution, numbers and population changes of Finnish breeding birds 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Disappeared as a breeding bird in Finland. Monitoring of the Fennoscandian population continues, the estimated now is no more than pairs, and has been decreasing at ca. 3-4 % annually since the last years. In during spring migration the numbers of Lesser White-fronted Goose were the lowest ever since studies began (9 and 6 individuals). 4 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) x Research x Monitoring x Species protection Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other The species is monitored both in Finland and along the migration routes by a working group under the WWF Finland. The whole migratory journey of a Lesser White-fronted Goose has been mapped (see 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: Monitoring of the migration will be continued. Another multiyear EU s LIFE Nature project on this species is about to start in 2005 by WWF Finland. Species Polysticta stelleri Common Name(s) Steller's Eider 1 Is your country a for this species? x Yes No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: - 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Trends in winter abundance in the only permanent site, Lågskär in the Åland Sea, have recently declined. In 2002, there were still ind. present and two new sites were located adjacent to Lågskär, bringing the total up to 230 ind. However, in 2003 only 30 ind. were present, and in 2005 no wintering flocks were discovered. The spring passage along the Gulf of Finland indicate the overall diminishing of the Baltic Sea wintering stock with c. 800 migrants in 2005 and a 50% share of adult males (the latter indicating low rate of recruitment). 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 x 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? Finland, CMS Report,

7 6 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Monitoring of the species occurrence in the Åland islands area will continue. If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any other bird species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, but which is not included in the tables above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common Name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration 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 birds in general: Finland, CMS Report,

8 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: Finland is not a range state for any Appendix I listed marine mammal. 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national Yes No implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals: 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine mammal, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 2.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals 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 musculus Common Name(s) Blue Whale 1 Is your country a for this species? Yes x No 2 Please provide published distribution reference: 3 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): Finland, CMS Report,

9 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: If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any other marine mammal species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, but which is not included in the tables above, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general: Finland, CMS Report,

10 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: Finland is not a range state for any Appendix I listed marine turtles. 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles: 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine turtles, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any marine turtle species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Species protection Finland, CMS Report,

11 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 marine turtles in general: Finland, CMS Report,

12 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): Finland is not a range state for any Appendix I listed terrestrial mammal (other than bats). 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No law, have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats): 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats), including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? 4a Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard: 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 4.2 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any terrestrial mammal species (other than bats) that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available.) Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration Finland, CMS Report,

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

14 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: Finland is not a range state for any Appendix I listed bat. 2 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No Legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 2a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No Been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 3 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats: 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of bats, including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species (Article III(4)(c))? 4a Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 4b What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? 5.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species If you have information indicating that your country should be considered a for any bat species that is listed in CMS Appendix I, please complete a table (provided below) for each species. Species name, Common name(s): 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2 Summarise information on population size, trends and distribution (if known): 3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Monitoring Species protection Species restoration Finland, CMS Report,

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

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

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

18 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. EUROBATS (1994) Date of last report: April 2005 Period covered: June April 2005 ASCOBANS (1994) Date of last report: March 2005 Period covered: March 2004 March 2005 AEWA (1999) 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 Yes x 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 x No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species? If Yes, please provide details: 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? - 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds, including Memoranda of Yes x No Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: 2.2 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes x No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes x 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? - Finland, CMS Report,

19 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine mammals, including Yes x No Memoranda of 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 turtles 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes x No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes x No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles? If Yes, please provide details: 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? - 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles, including Yes x No Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: 2.4 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to terrestrial mammals (other than bats) 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes x No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes x No of any CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, which address the conservation needs of Appendix II terrestrial mammal species (other than bats)? If Yes, please provide details: 3 If your country has initiated or is participating in the development of an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? - 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for terrestrial mammals (other than bats), Yes x No including Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: 2.5 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to bats 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes x No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II bat species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes x 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? - Finland, CMS Report,

20 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for bats, including Memoranda of Yes x No Understanding, planned by your country in the future? If Yes, please provide details: 2.6 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to other taxa 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes x No CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-6 above? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes x 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 Yes x 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 x No conservation status, but is not currently listed in Appendix II and could benefit from the conclusion of an Agreement for its conservation? If Yes, please provide details: 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose the listing of this/these species in Appendix II? Yes No If Yes, please provide details: 1b What assistance, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of this/these species? Finland, CMS Report,

21 IV. National and Regional Priorities 1 What priority does your country assign to the conservation and, Low x Medium High where applicable, sustainable use of migratory species in comparison to other biodiversity-related issues? 2 Are migratory species and their habitats addressed by your country s national Yes No biodiversity strategy or action plan? If Yes, please indicate and briefly describe the extent to which it addresses the following issues: x Conservation, sustainable use and/or restoration of migratory species x Conservation, sustainable use and/or restoration of the habitats of migratory species, including protected areas x 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 x No or regional policies/plans (apart from CMS Agreements) If Yes, please provide details: 3a Do these policies/plans cover the following areas (if Yes, please provide details): Yes No Exploitation of natural resources (e.g. fisheries, hunting, etc.) Economic development Land-use planning Pollution control Designation and development of protected areas Development of ecological networks Planning of powerlines Planning of fences Planning of dams Other V. Protected Areas 1 Are migratory species taken into account in the selection, establishment and x Yes No management of protected areas in your country? 1a If Yes, please provide details: In the Finnish Natura 2000 network based on EU s Birds Directive has been expanded by 17 SPA-sites totaling ha which brings the total SPA-area in Finland up to 3.1 million ha (9% of total area of Finland) 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 x Terrestrial x Aquatic Finland, CMS Report,

22 1b x Marine Data divided into these categories is not available. Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: Ministry of the Environment Regional Environment Centers The Finnish Forest and Park Service (Metsähallitus) VI. Policies on Satellite Telemetry 1 In the current reporting period, has your country undertaken x 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): Wolf and brown bear research, use of GPS transmitters provides irrecoverable important information about demography, dispersal and expansion patterns, habitats and space use for management and conservation of these species. Captures take place under surveillance of veterinary authorities. Transmitters equipped with drop-off options. Satellite telemetry has also been used by Finnish Museum of Natural History (Ringing Bureau) on the Osprey to study particularly the migration patters of Ospreys of Lapland province and young individuals. The individuals for telemetry have been captured by specially developed methods. The transmitters have been fixed on full-grown birds which can fly using internationally approved methods. All individuals fixed with a transmitter have migrated at least 2000 km before the contact to the transmitters was broken. Further information about Finnish ospreys is available at 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): Satellite telemetry will be used in wolf and brown bear research projects will last for the next 5 years. Osprey study will not be continued in the near future while results obtained so far are analyzed. 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 x No to join CMS and its related Agreements? 1a 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.) 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 x Yes No and/or global awareness of the relevance of CMS and its global importance in the context of biodiversity conservation? Finland, CMS Report,

23 If Yes, please provide details: Finland has been supportive of cooperation including MoUs with CMS in the context of CBD and IWC. 2 Identify the agency, department or organization responsible for leading on this action in your country: Ministry of the Environment IX. Mobilization of Resources 1 Has your country made financial resources available for conservation activities having x 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): Establishment of protected areas including Natura 2000 sites, funding from Ministry of the Environment for threatened species (White-tailed eagle, Lesser White-fronted goose), and research and development (bats) 2 Has your country made voluntary contributions to the CMS Trust Fund to support x Yes No requests from developing countries and countries with economies in transition? If Yes, please provide details: Finland provided funds for the participation of developing countries to CMS COP7 3 Has your country made other voluntary financial contributions to support Yes x No conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in other countries (particularly developing countries)? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): 4 Has your country provided technical and/or scientific assistance to Yes No developing countries to facilitate initiatives for the benefit of migratory species? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): 5 Has your country received financial assistance/support from the CMS Trust Yes No Fund, via the CMS Secretariat, for national conservation activities having direct benefits for migratory species in your country? If Yes, please provide details (Indicate the migratory species that have benefited from these activities): This information was not available. 6 Has your country received financial assistance/support from sources other x 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): EU s LIFE Nature funding has been available for: White-tailed eagle, Lesser White-fronted goose. 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). Finland, CMS Report,

24 Resolutions Resolution 6.2 By-catch, and Recommendation 7.2 Implementation of Resolution 6.2 on By-catch: Council Regulation no 812/2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries and amending Regulation (EC) no 88/98 is in force and in the case of Finland is meant to prevent the Harbour porpoise being by-caught in the Baltic Sea. The appropriate provisions have partly been included in the domestic fishery legislation. Resolution 6.3 Southern Hemisphere Albatross Conservation: - Resolution 7.2 Impact Assessment and Migratory Species: Finland has had EIA legislation having provisions for fauna and biodiversity together with general provisions for SEA already from A specific SEA legislation came into force in June There is a specific procedure included in the Nature Conservation Act dealing with Natura 2000 sites for evaluating impacts of plans and projects which could negatively affect the natural values which are the basis for designating a particular site. Resolution 7.3 Oil Pollution and Migratory Species: Finland has a state governed system to respond to oil spills under the direction of Ministry of the Environment. The practical action is coordinated by Finnish Environment Institute and Regional Environment Centers with the help of local authorities. Specific measures ( and instructions in the web) for taking care and cleaning birds affected by oil have developed by Finnish Environment Institute. Additionally WWF Finland as a part of their Baltic campaign has established voluntary oil spill prevention groups which have received appropriate training. Resolution 7.4 Electrocution of Migratory Birds: Electrocution in the context of transmission lines is not a problem in Finland because the transmission parts under voltage are insulated in such a way that birds cannot receive an electric shock. Resolution 7.5 Wind Turbines and Migratory Species: A national survey in the marine area in Finland for potential site for wind turbine parks has been for the most part conducted. At the present there are three concrete projects to establish wind turbine parks in the coastal area of Gulf of Finland and Bothnian Bay. These all are subject to EIA procedure. Impacts on birds are among the priorities evaluated. 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: Finland, CMS Report,

25 Other remarks: Finland, CMS Report,

26 Annex: Questions on specific Appendix II species The tables below contain the list of all species listed in Appendix II. Boxes have been checked to indicate the species for which your country is considered to be a. Please amend the boxes where appropriate. (If you wish to provide further information on any of these species, please attach as an annex.) Please also provide published distribution references where available. Species Not a No information available Published distribution reference CHIROPTERA Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Rhinolophus hipposideros Rhinolophus euryale Rhinolophus mehelyi Rhinolophus blasii Myotis bechsteini Myotis blythi Myotis brandtii Myotis capaccinii Myotis dasycneme Myotis daubentoni Myotis emarginatus Myotis myotis Myotis mystacinus Myotis nattereri Pipistrellus kuhli Pipistrellus nathusii x corrected x corrected Reference for all Finnish bats is available in National implementation report of Finland, 2005 Finland, CMS Report,