Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

UNEP/CMS/Inf.10.12.68 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals FORMAT FOR NATIONAL REPORT OF PARTIES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF MIGRATORY SPECIES OF WILD ANIMALS Reporting format agreed by the Standing Committee at its 32 nd Meeting (Bonn, November 2007) for mandatory use by Parties, for reports submitted to the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) (Norway, 2011). 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 2000-2005), adopted by the Sixth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Cape Town, November 1999), the COP8 Strategic Plan 2006-2011 and Resolution 8.24 adopted by the Conference of the Parties (Nairobi 2005), as well as commitments arising from other operational Resolutions and Recommendations of the Conference of the Parties. COP Resolution 9.4 adopted at Rome called upon the Secretariats and Parties of CMS Agreements to collaborate in the implementation and harmonization of online reporting implementation. If the development of an online reporting system advances sufficiently, Parties may have the option of reporting in this manner. There are however no guarantees at this stage that this will be the case. Parties are encouraged to respond to all questions. Parties are also requested to provide comprehensive answers, including, where appropriate, a summary of activities, information on factors limiting action and details of any assistance required. This document has been designed with semi-automated text-form fields. Please double click on the grey boxes to enter the field. You can then enter the required information. Continue to do so with each text-field or jump to the next field directly by using the tab key. Where checkboxes are available you might check these with a single click. Please enter here the name of your country: CZECH REPUBLIC Which agency has been primarily responsible for the preparation of this report? Krkonose National Park Administration Please list any other agencies that have provided input: Ministry of the Environment Czech Agency of Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection Czech Society for Ornithology Czech Bat Conservation Trust Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011

Please enter the required information in the table below: I(a). General Information Party Date of entry into force of the Convention in [country name] Czech Republic 1 May 1994 Period covered 1 May 2008 30 April 2011 Territories to which the Convention applies Full name of the institution Name and title of designated Focal Point Czech Republic DESIGNATED NATIONAL FOCAL POINT Ministry of the Environment Libuse Vlasakova, Mgr. Mailing address Vrsovicka 65, CZ-100 10 Praha 10 Telephone +420/267 122 372 Fax +420/267 310 328 E-mail Full name of the institution Name and title of contact officer Mailing address libuse.vlasakova@mzp.cz APPOINTMENT TO THE SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 2 Krkonose National Park Administration Jiri Flousek, PhD. Telephone +420/499 456 212 Fax +420/499 422 095 E-mail Name and Signature of officer responsible for submitting national report Date of submission Membership of the Standing Committee (if applicable): Competent Authority: Relevant implemented legislation: Dobrovskeho 3, CZ-543 01 Vrchlabi jflousek@krnap.cz SUBMISSION Dagmar Zikova, Mgr. (director) Ministry of the Environment Department of International Conservation on Biodiversity +420/267 122 042 +420/267 310 309 dagmar.zikova@mzp.cz Ministry of the Environment is the competent authority for nature conservation and landscape protection in the Czech Republic, and is responsible for implementation of the CMS. Ministry of the Agriculture is the competent authority for hunting. Czech National Council Act No. 114/1992, on Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection, in wording of later amendments (last one from 2009, covering legislation of the European Union) - and its implementing Regulation of the Ministry of the Environment No. 395/1992, in wording of later amendments Czech National Council Act No. 449/2001, on Hunting, in wording of later amendments

Other relevant Conventions/ Agreements (apart from CMS) to which country name is a Party: National policy instruments (e.g. national biodiversity conservation strategy, etc.): - and its implementing Regulation of the Ministry of the Agriculture No. 244/2002 Czech National Council Act No. 246/1992, on the Protection of Animals against Cruelty, in wording of 6 amendments (last one from 2004) Czech National Council Act No. 100/2004, on Conditions of Import and Export of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and on Other Measures on the Conservation of these Species, in wording of later amendments (last one from 2009) - and its implementing Regulation of the Ministry of the Environment No. 227/2004 Czech National Council Act No. 123/1998, on Environmental Information, in wording of 2 amendments (2000, 2004) Czech National Council Act No. 115/2000, on Compensation for Damages Caused by Selected Particularly Protected Animal Species, in wording of 2 amendments (2001, 2002) International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling 1946 (IWC) Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat 1971 (Ramsar Convention) World Heritage Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 1972 (UNESCO) Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 1979 (Bern Convention) Convention on Biological Diversity 1992 (CBD) Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 1992 (CITES) United Nations Convention on Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing serious drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa 2000 (UNCCD) Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians 2003 (Carpathian Convention). State Environmental Policy 2004-2010 (update under preparation) National Biodiversity Strategy of the Czech Republic 2005 State Programme on the Conservation of Nature and Landscape (updated in 2009) Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 3

Please indicate whether your country is part of the following Agreements/MoU. If so, please indicate the competent national institution Wadden Sea Seals: National Focal Point/Competent authority Tel: Eurobats Competent authority Libuse Vlasakova Ministry of the Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ-100 10 Praha 10 +420/267 122 372 +420/267 310 328 libuse.vlasakova@mzp.cz ASCOBANS Co-ordinating authority Membership of other committees or working groups: AEWA: Administrative Authority Libuse Vlasakova Ministry of the Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ-100 10 Praha 10 +420/267 122 372 +420/267 310 328 libuse.vlasakova@mzp.cz ACCOBAMS National Focal Point Party Signed but not yet entered force Party Non-party Non Membership of the Trilateral Seal Expert Group Signed but not yet entered force Party Non-party Non Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Helena Jahelkova, PhD. Charles University Fac. Natural Science, Dept. Zoology Vinicna 7 CZ-122 44 Praha 2 +420/728 504 240 - helena.jahelkova@seznam.cz Signed but not yet entered force Party Non-party Non Appointed member of the Advisory Committee Signed but not yet entered force Party Non-party Non Appointed member of the Technical Committee Jiri Pykal, PhD. Czech Agency of Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection nam. Premysla Otakara II. 34 CZ-370 01 Ceske Budejovice +420/386 110 718 +420/386 351 008 jiri.pykal@nature.cz Signed but not yet entered force Non-party Non Appointed member of the Scientific Committee Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 4

Membership of committees or working groups: ACAP Designated Authority Membership of Advisory Committee Gorillas Designated Authority Party Signed but not yet entered force Party National Contact Point Signed but not yet entered force National Contact Point Non-party Non Non-party Non Siberian Crane MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent authority Slender-billed Curlew MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent Authority Marine Turtle Africa MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non National Contact Point Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 5

Great Bustard MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent Authority Libuse Vlasakova Ministry of the Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ-100 10 Praha 10 +420/267 122 372 +420/267 310 328 libuse.vlasakova@mzp.cz National Contact Point Alena Vacatkova Ministry of the Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ-100 10 Praha +420/267 122 470 +420/267 310 328 alena.vacatkova@mzp.cz Marine Turtle MoU - IOSEA: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority Bukhara Deer MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority Aquatic Warbler MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority National Contact Point African Elephant MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority National Contact Point Pacific Islands Cetaceans MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority National Contact Point Mediterranean Monk Seal MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority National Contact Point Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 6

Dugong MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority National Contact Point West African Aquatic Mammals MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non Competent national authority National Contact Point Birds of Prey MoU : Signatory Non-signatory Non National Contact Point Libuse Vlasakova Ministry of the Environment Vrsovicka 65 CZ-100 10 Praha 10 +420/267 122 372 +420/267 310 328 libuse.vlasakova@mzp.cz High Andean Flamingos MoU: Signatory Non-signatory Non National Contact Point Sharks MoU : Signatory Non-signatory Non National Contact Point Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 7

1 Which other government departments are involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country? (Please list.) Ministry of the Agriculture (partly) 2 If more than one government department is involved, describe the interaction/relationship between these government departments: Ad hoc meetings. 3 Has a national liaison system or committee been established in your country? Please provide contact information Yes No The working group for implementation of CMS, AEWA, EUROBATS and MoU on the Great Bustard has been established under the Ministry of the Environment that is a responsible body for implementation of these MEAs. NFP for CMS is responsible for coordination of the WG. Simultaneously there is a working group for EUROBATS that is coordinated by NFP for CMS as well. Once a year the meeting of NFPs of all MEAs is organised by NFP for CMS at the Ministry of the Environment to exchange information and evaluate progress in implementation of all conventions and to prepare and approve a working plan and projects for next year(s). 4 List the main non-governmental organizations actively involved in activities/initiatives for the conservation of migratory species in your country, and describe their involvement: Czech Society for Ornithology (CSO). It is an NGO of amateurs and professionals interested in conservation and research of birds. CSO is the Czech national partner of the BirdLife International (see www.birdlife.cz). Members of the CSO provide an expert support for implementation of the CMS, incl. AEWA and the MoU on the Great Bustard, and coordinate research and studies on CMS species. CSO is also responsible for general coordination of the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring (for details see www.ebcc.info/pecbm.html). Bird Ringing Centre, National Museum Prague. It is a governmental institution that coordinates all bird-ringing activities in the Czech Republic and analyses and processes data on migratory birds. Czech Bat Conservation Trust (CESON). It is an NGO of professionals and amateurs interested in conservation and research of bats (see www.ceson.org). CESON provides expert s support for implementation of EUROBATS and organises European Bat Nights. Czech Union of Nature Conservationists (CSOP). It is an NGO of professionals and amateurs interested in nature conservation (see www.csop.cz). CSOP coordinates some programmes on biodiversity conservation at the national level. Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 8

4a Please provide detail on any devolved government/overseas territory authorities involved. Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic (AOPK) is a governmental body established by the Ministry of the Environment. Its main aim is to protect and conserve nature and landscape on the whole territory of the Czech Republic. The AOPK s scope of operations includes namely: Monitoring the status, changes and trends in selected habitats and their types and in populations of specially protected wildlife species. Technical and expert support of the state administration performance, incl. methodological and expert activities. Performance of the state administration in nature conservation and landscape protection within the Protected Landscape Areas as well as on the rest of the country s territory. Administration of the Nature Conservancy Central Register and the central governmental documentation on nature conservation and landscape protection. Design, development and management of the Nature Conservancy Information System. Implementation of practical measures to conserve nature and to protect landscape in 25 Protected Landscape Areas, 236 National Nature Reserves and National Nature Monuments and 2074 Nature Reserves and Nature Monuments. Administration of national subsidy programmes as well as some European Community funds serving to conserve nature and to protect landscape. Payment of financial compensations for the damages caused by specially protected animals and for loss of property in agriculture, forestry and fishpond management. State property management in the Specially Protected Areas. Awareness raising, communication and education in nature conservation and landscape protection. International cooperation in nature conservation and landscape protection (Scientific Authority of the CITES). Administrations of National Parks (4 NPs) nature and landscape conservation, monitoring of status, changes and trends in selected habitats and populations of specially protected wildlife species. Administrations of Protected Landscape Areas (25 PLAs) nature and landscape conservation, monitoring of status, changes and trends in selected habitats and populations of specially protected wildlife species. 5 Describe any involvement of the private sector in the conservation of migratory species in your country: None. 6 Note any interactions between these sectors in the conservation of migratory species in your country: None. Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 9

I(b). Information about involved Authorities Identify the ministry, agency/department or organization that is responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I species 1 Birds Ministry of the Environment (Dept. Special Protected Areas, Dept. International Conservation of Biodiversity) Agency of Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection Administrations of National Parks Administrations of Landscape Protected Areas Czech Society for Ornithology 2 Marine Mammals Not relevant 3 Marine Turtles Not relevant 4 Terrestrial Mammals Ministry of the Environment (Dept. Special Protected Areas, Dept. International Conservation of Biodiversity) Agency of Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection Administrations of National Parks Administrations of Landscape Protected Areas 5 Bats Ministry of the Environment (Dept. Special Protected Areas, Dept. International Conservation of Biodiversity) Agency of Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection Administrations of National Parks Administrations of Landscape Protected Areas Czech Society for Bat Conservation 6 Other Taxa Ministry of the Environment (Dept. Special Protected Areas, Dept. International Conservation of Biodiversity) Agency of Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection Administrations of National Parks Administrations of Landscape Protected Areas Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 10

II. Appendix I species 1. BIRDS 1.1 General questions on Appendix I bird species 1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bird species prohibited by the national implementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 1a If the taking of Appendix I bird species is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bird species: By-catch Habitat destruction Electrocution Wind turbines Pollution Other (please provide details) Illegal poisoning 2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? (1) Establishment of temporary protected areas where necessary. (2) A legislative obligation for energy enterprises (responsible for powerlines) to save all powerlines in the Czech Republic against electrocution till 6 June 2024. (3) National programme Free Wings (prepared and organized by the Czech Society for Ornithology), concentrating on all illegal human activities negatively influencing bird populations (e.g. birds of prey, hunting, nest robberies, poisoning, trade etc.). 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. (1) Temporary protected area for the Great Bustard in the last/potential locality in South Moravia. (2) The Energy Act No. 158/2009. (3) See www.karbofuran.cz. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? None. 3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bird species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Illegal trade Poaching Other (please specify) 3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger bird species beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? N/A 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. N/A 3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: N/A 3d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? N/A Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 11

1.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bird species In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I bird species for which your country is considered to be a. 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.) Haliaeetus albicilla White-tailed Eagle 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Stastny et al. 2006 2a 2b Summarise information on population size (if known): Regularly breeding (ca 90 pairs in 2010), regularly wintering (ca 300 individuals). Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Regular monitoring of the breeding population in all breeding localities. Protected by national legislation as critically endangered. Majority of nests in the Protected Landscape Areas. If not, temporary legislative protection for a given nest in a given breeding season is secured. 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Aquila heliaca Imperial Eagle 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Stastny et al. 2006 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): Regularly breeding (3-5 pairs), regularly migrating. 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 12

3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Regular monitoring of all breeding pairs. Not protected by national legislation (new breeding species for the country) but taken as a protected one. An amendment to the respective Regulation (No. 395/1992) still under preparation to give the species legislative protection (in a category critically endangered ). All nests in protected areas. 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Aquila clanga Greater Spotted Eagle 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Hudec et al. 1995, Hudec & Stastny 2005 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): Rare species, irregularly migrating only. 2b Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species) but hunting prohibited. 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? No specific activity prepared for this very rare species. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 13

Branta ruficollis Red-breasted Goose 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Hudec 1994, Hudec et al. 1995 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): Rare species but regularly migrating (up to 5 ind. during spring migration). 2b Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Covered by regular national waterbird census. Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species) but hunting prohibited. 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? No specific activity prepared for this rare species. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Anser erythropus Lesser White-fronted Goose 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Hudec 1994, Hudec et al. 1995 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): Rare species, irregularly migrating only. 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 14

3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Covered by regular national waterbird census. Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species) but hunting prohibited. 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? No specific activity prepared for this very rare species. 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Aythya nyroca Ferruginous Pochard, Ferruginous Duck 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Hudec 1994, Hudec et al. 1995 2a 2b Summarise information on population size (if known): Rare species but regular occurrence in a breeding season (1-2 pairs, breeding not confirmed); regularly wintering (up to 10 birds each winter). Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Covered by regular national waterbird census. Protected by national legislation as critically endangered. The most important and potential breeding sites are designated as wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites) and most of them are protected by national legislation. 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 15

Otis tarda Great Bustard 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Hudec et al. 1995, Hudec & Stastny 2005, Stastny et al. 2006 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): No breeding confirmed last years, but regularly wintering (1-2 ind. each winter). 2b Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Regular monitoring of the only suitable locality. Protected by national legislation as critically endangered. In 2001 a temporary protected area established at the former breeding site in South Moravia, near the Czech-Austrian border, for the next ten years. Management plan for the site prepared. Continuing informal co-operation with Austrian ornithologists aimed at protection of the species (future existence of the Czech population depends on vitality of the neighbouring population in Austria). Negotiations with local farmers to manage their lands in bustard-friendly way. 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: Attempts to buy the land (some 100 ha) in the most suitable locality to be state owned (Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection) and managed in a proper way. Acrocephalus paludicola Aquatic Warbler 1 Please provide published distribution reference: Hudec 1983, Hudec et al. 1995 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): Rare species but regularly migrating. 2b Summarise information on distribution (if known): Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 16

3 Indicate (with an X ) and briefly describe any activities that have been carried out in favour of this species in the reporting period. (Please provide the title of the project and contact details, where available): Research Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education/awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other Covered by two regular national schemes (waterbird census, Breeding Bird Census Programme). Not protected by national legislation (non-breeding species). The most important and potential breeding sites are designated as wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites) and most of them are protected by national legislation. 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: None. Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I birds in general: None. Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 17

2. MARINE MAMMALS 2.1 General questions on Appendix I marine mammals 1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine mammals prohibited by the national Yes No implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 1a If the taking of Appendix I marine mammals is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine mammals: By-catch Pollution Collision with fishing traffic Illegal hunting Other threats to migration (please provide details) 2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine mammal species (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Pollution By-catch Other (please specify) 3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine mammal beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 18

2.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine mammals In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I marine mammal species for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species name Common Name(s) 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): 2b Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine mammals in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 19

3 MARINE TURTLES 3.1 General questions on Appendix I marine turtles 1 Is the taking of all Appendix I marine turtles prohibited by the national implementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 1a If the taking of Appendix I marine turtles is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I marine turtles: By-catch Pollution Other threats to migration (please provide details) 2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major pressures on Appendix I marine turtles (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Collection of eggs Predation of eggs Destruction of nesting beaches Other (please specify) 3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of marine turtles beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 20

3.2 Questions on specific Appendix I marine turtles In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I marine turtle species for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species name Common Name(s) 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): 2b Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I marine turtles in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 21

4 TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS (OTHER THAN BATS) 4.1 General questions on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) 1 Is the taking of all Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) prohibited by Yes No the national implementing legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 1a If the taking of Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) is prohibited by Yes No law, have any exceptions been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats): Lack of information Habitat fragmentation Wind turbines Insufficient legislation Poor communication amongst s By-catch Electrocution Poaching Lack of trans-boundary management Man-made barriers Climate change and drought Other threats to migration (please provide details) 2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major threats to Appendix I terrestrial mammals (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Lack of information Poaching Illegal trade Habitat fragmentation Insufficient legislation Other (please specify) 3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of terrestrial mammal (other than bats) beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors which limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 22

4.2 Questions on specific Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I terrestrial mammal species (other than bats) for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please crossreference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species name Common Name(s) 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): 2b Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species? Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 23

5. BATS 5.1 General questions on Appendix I bats 1 Is the taking of all Appendix I bats prohibited by the national implementing Yes No legislation cited in Table I(a) (General Information)? If other legislation is relevant, please provide details: 1a If the taking of Appendix I bats is prohibited by law, have any exceptions Yes No been granted to the prohibition? If Yes, please provide details (Include the date on which the exception was notified to the CMS Secretariat pursuant to CMS Article III(7)): 2 Identify any obstacles to migration that exist in relation to Appendix I bats: Vandalism of bat caves Other threats to migration (please provide details) 2a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 2b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 2c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 3 What are the major threats to Appendix I bats (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Pollution Habitat fragmentation and loss Other (please specify) 3a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species of bats beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 3d What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 24

5.2 Questions on specific Appendix I bat species In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I bat species for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species name Common Name(s) 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): 2c Summarise information on trends (if known): 2c Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I terrestrial mammals (other than bats) in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 25

6. OTHER TAXA 6.1 General questions on Appendix I species belonging to other taxa 1 Identify the Ministry, agency/department, or organisation responsible for leading actions relating to Appendix I listed species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above: 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: Lack of legislation Other threats to migration (please provide details) 3a What actions are being undertaken to overcome these obstacles? 3b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 3c What assistance, if any, does your country require in order to overcome these obstacles? 4 What are the major threats to Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above (transcending mere obstacles to migration)? Other (please specify) 4a What actions have been taken to prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species belonging to taxa not included in section 1-5 above beyond actions to prevent disruption to migrating behaviour? 4b Please report on the progress / success of the actions taken. 4c Describe any factors that may limit action being taken in this regard: 4d What assistance, if any, does your country require to overcome these factors? Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 26

6.2 Questions on specific Appendix I species belonging to other taxa In the following section, using the table format below, please fill in each Appendix I species belonging to taxa not included in sections 1-5 above, for which your country is considered to be a. Please complete each table as appropriate, providing information in summary form. Where appropriate, please cross-reference to information already provided in national reports that have been submitted under other conventions (e.g. Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention, CITES). (Attach annexes as necessary.) Species name Common Name(s) 1 Please provide published distribution reference: 2a Summarise information on population size (if known): 2b Summarise information on 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 Identification and establishment of protected areas Monitoring Education / awareness rising Species protection Control hunting / poaching Species restoration Habitat protection Habitat restoration Other 4 If no activities have been carried out for this species in the reporting period, what has prevented such action being taken? 5 Describe any future activities that are planned for this species: Miscellaneous information or comments on Appendix I bats in general: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 27

7 LISTING OF OTHER ENDANGERED MIGRATORY SPECIES IN APPENDIX I 1 Is your country a for any other endangered migratory species 1 Yes No not currently listed in Appendix I? If Yes, please provide details: N.B.: States in which a species occurs as a vagrant (i.e. not "on its normal migration route") should not be treated as s. Please refer to Article 1 of the Convention for clarification. 1a Is your country taking any steps to propose listing any of these species? Yes No If Yes, please provide details: 1b What assistance/measures, if any, does your country require to initiate the listing of these species? 1 according to the latest IUCN red data list Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 28

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 of each of the Agreement/MoUs to which your country is a Party. WADDEN SEA SEALS (1991) Date of last report: Period covered: SIBERIAN CRANE MoU (1993/1999) Date of last report: Period covered: EUROBATS (1994) Date of last report: 2010 Period covered: 2007-2010 ASCOBANS (1994) Date of last report: Period covered: SLENDER-BILLED CURLEW MoU (1994) Date of last report: Period covered: MARINE TURTLES AFRICA MoU (1999) Date of last report: Period covered: AEWA (1999) Date of last report: 2008 Period covered: 2005-2007 ACCOBAMS (2001) Date of last report: Period covered: GREAT BUSTARD MoU (2001) Date of last report: 2008 Period covered: 2004-2008 MARINE TURTLES INDIAN OCEAN / SOUTHEAST ASIA MoU (2001) Date of last report: Period covered: ALBATROSSES AND PETRELS (2001) Date of last report: Period covered: BUKHARA DEER MoU (2002) Date of last report: Period covered: AQUATIC WARBLER MoU (2003) Date of last report: Period covered: AFRICAN ELEPHANT MoU (2005) Date of last report: Period covered: PACIFIC ISLANDS CETACEANS (2006) Date of last report: Period covered: MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL (2007) Date of last report: Period covered: DUGONG (2007) Date of last report: Date of last report: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 29

GORILLAS AGREEMENT (2008) Date of last report: Period covered: WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (2008) Date of last report: Period covered: BIRDS OF PREY (2008) Date of last report: Period covered: HIGH ANDEAN FLAMINGOS (2008) Date of last report: Period covered: SHARKS (2010) Date of last report: Period covered: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 30

2. QUESTIONS ON CMS AGREEMENTS 2.1 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to birds 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No new CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II bird species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any new 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 a new Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for birds, including Memoranda of Yes No Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: 2.2 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine mammals 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No new CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine mammal species? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any new 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 a new 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 Yes No Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: 2.3 Questions on the development of new CMS Agreements relating to marine turtles 1 In the current reporting period, has your country initiated the development of any Yes No new CMS Agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding, to address the conservation needs of Appendix II marine turtles? If Yes, what is the current state of development? 2 In the current reporting period, has your country participated in the development Yes No of any new 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 a new Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, what assistance, if any, does your country require in order to initiate or participate in the instrument s development? 4 Is the development of any CMS Agreement for marine turtles, including Yes No Memoranda of Understanding, planned by your country in the foreseeable future? If Yes, please provide details: Czech Republic, CMS Report, 2011 31