The international centre for rare bird of prey reintroduction and
conservation located in Milkovsky District of Kamchatka Territory has had its
first birdling hatch. In the near future, the reproduction is expected to
continue, with more birds appearing.
«Per President’s instructions, we are actively building first
conservation centres for rare birds. In winter, the Kamchatka centre received
42 pairs of falcons. The other day, they got their first offspring. Creation of
this centre in Kamchatka is an important step towards ensuring an
ornithological balance, restoring the population of rare birds of prey and
fighting pouching. This project has been using the world’s best practices. It
was made possible through cooperation efforts that include experts from Arab
countries. Restoring falconry traditions in Russia will favour bilateral
cooperation with the Middle East and Africa. It will definitely drive
eco-tourism in this region,» noted Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria
Abramchenko.
All falcons delivered to the Kamchatka Falcon Centre are CITES
certified in accordance with the Convention of International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The centre’s area covers up to 300
hectares.
The Kamchatka Falcon Centre is created in accordance with the Russian
President’s Decree to develop, approve and implement a comprehensive plan for
the establishment of falcon reintroduction and conservation centres in the
Russian Federation. The project is implemented by the Kamchatka Falcon Centre
in the Kamchatka Advanced Development Territory under an agreement with the Far
East and Arctic Development Corporation (FEDC). RC-Investment Fund, the
Roscongress Foundation’s investment platform, is the co-investor of the
project.
«We witness the unique performance of the centre for rare bird of prey
reintroduction and conservation. Hatching of the first birdling in an
artificial environment in just one year is a real breakthrough in the
ornithological world — no one in the world has ever achieved such results
before. We are pleased to announce that the project is entering its full
operational phase,» said Director of the Kamchatka Falcon Centre Shukhrat
Razakov.
