Taiga Bean Goose © Jari Peltomaki

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Farmers exposed to spring-staging geese suffer from yield loss in Northern Norway

In a recent study published in the Science of the Total Environment, a three-year project revealed that farmers ex

Landowner cooperation and responsible planning reduce goose disturbance and increase the outcome for hunters: A goose hunting case study from Norway

In a recent publication in Ambio, an interdiscipli

EGMP Highlights 2020

Despite all its challenges, 2020 has been fruitful for EGMP and we would like to highlight some of its miles

5th Meeting of the AEWA European Goose Management International Working Group (EGM IWG5)

Bonn, 20 August 2020

5th Meeting of the AEWA European Goose Management International Working Group (EGM IWG 5)

The 5th Meeting of the AEWA European Goose Management International Working Group (EGM IWG5) took place on 15 – 18 June 2020 in an online conference format.

Meetings of the EGMP Task Forces were held in the weeks preceding EGM IWG5.

Pink-footed Geese in flight © Magnus Elander

The 2019 Annual EGMP Meeting Advances Goose Management in Europe

The fourth annual meeting of the European Goose Management International Working Group (EGM IWG4) concluded its work in Perth, Scotland, the United Kingdom on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Hosted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), on behalf of the Scottish Government and chaired by Ms Camilla Uldal, from Denmark, the meeting brought together national government representatives, experts and relevant stakeholders. The annual meeting was preceded by a day of face-to-face meetings of the various Task Forces established under the EGM IWG.

Second Meeting of the EGMP Modelling Consortium held in Kalø, Denmark

The second meeting of the European Goose Management Platform’s International Modelling Consortium  successfully took place from 21 to 22 March 2019, in Kalø, Denmark.

Government of Norway receives the Champion Award for support of the European Goose Management Platform, at MOP7 in Durban South Africa

The Migratory Species Champion Programme was launched in 2014 and awards honours to those who have made extensive contributions to the conservation of migratory species and/or their habitats.

EGMP Highlights 2018

The EGMP Coordination Unit wishes you all a very Happy New Year. A range of activities has been implemented collaboratively during 2018, paving the way for a productive 2019.

Showcasing Action for AEWA Priority Species: Taiga Bean Goose

The Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis fabalis) has experienced a long-term decline mainly originating in overharvesting and loss of breeding habitat.

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