After such a long time the vultures are now to be resettled. Vultures are a long-living and slowly breeding bird species. It is therefore difficult for them to adapt to rapid changes in their environment.
Power lines are enormously dangerous to many of the large birds. The project team was able to secure the most dangerous electricity pylons in the core area for the birds. In the region wolves cause numerous animal losses in the animal population which pushes farmers to theillegal use of poisonous baits. This is one of the main reasons for the decline in vulture populations worldwide.
to compensate farmers for their losses, to prevent predator attacks and end the conflict between humans and predators. The farmers were supported by the provision of herd protection dogs. They also received sheep and goats from the project team.
These breeds are insensitive to cold and resistant to wolves. This makes them ideal for breeding in this region. The Fund for Wild Flora and Fauna put together a herd of rodopi cattle. The cattle are kept extensively. With this model the project team would like to show the local farmers the advantages of these cattle.
to dispose of dead animals. This saves money for the removal of the carcasses and has advantages for the environment because otherwise the deceased animals would have to be incinerated in rendering plants which requires a lot of fuel.
Fotos und Video: Hristo Peshev - FWFF
