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| Ozolins, J.; Bagrade, G.; OrnicÆns, A.; Zunna, A.; Done, G.; Stepanova, A.; Pilate, D.; Suba, J.; Lukins, M.; Howlett, S.J. | |
| Action Plan for the Eurasian lynx _Lynx lynx_ Conservation and Management | |
| 2017 Full Book | |
Today, under favourable legislation and improved ecological conditions, large carnivores have begun to return to many European territories after centuries of persecution. However, some small populations are still critically endangered. Currently there are 11 Eurasian lynx populations in Europe. Lynx in Latvia are part of the so-called Baltic population. Lynx is a threatened species at the European level, and its conservation in Latvia is regulated by Annex IV of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora. In Latvia, lynx is listed among the specially protected species whose use is limited. The species conservation plan, which was first developed and approved in Latvia in 2002 by the order of the Minister of the Environment, confirmed that the exception to the species exploitation complies with the conditions of Article 16 of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC - whereby that lynx are obtained without affecting the favourable condition of the population under strict surveillance, selectively and in a limited amount. In accordance with the report of Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC in 2013, the species status (population size, distribution, amount of suitable habitats and future prospects) after the current evaluation is deemed favourable in Latvia. Available information on species history shows that lynx in Latvia currently have the best population status over the last 100 years. The purpose of the renewed Action Plan for Eurasian lynx (_Lynx lynx_) Conservation and Management in Latvia (referred to hereafter as the Action Plan) is to maintain a favourable status for the lynx population in Latvia for an unlimited period of time and to promote the maintenance of a favourable status of the Baltic lynx population without specifying the maximum number of individuals and habitats, while ensuring the presence of lynx as a united and functional component of the wildlife environment in a man-made and managed landscape, respecting and promoting the quality of life and well-being of a diverse society. The Action Plan describes actions and measures required to ensure the conservation and management of the species by legislation, species research and data collection, information, education and training, as well as organizational and planning actions. The Action Plan was developed at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" within the project "Renewal of the Eurasian lynx _Lynx lynx_ conservation plan" (No. 1-20/115) supported by the Latvian Environmental Protection Fund. |
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