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Critical issues and areas in Greenland Christian Glahder NERI, University of Aarhus Roskilde

Critical issues and areas in Greenland Christian Glahder NERI, University of Aarhus Roskilde. 5. Pre-migration fattening areas. Critical periods/areas. 1. Spring staging areas. 2. Nesting areas. 3. Nursery brood-rearing areas. 4. Moult concentrations. 1. Spring staging areas.

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Critical issues and areas in Greenland Christian Glahder NERI, University of Aarhus Roskilde

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  1. Critical issues and areas in GreenlandChristian GlahderNERI, University of AarhusRoskilde

  2. 5. Pre-migration fattening areas Critical periods/areas 1. Spring staging areas 2. Nesting areas 3. Nursery brood-rearing areas 4. Moult concentrations

  3. 1. Spring staging areas Glahder 1999 Arctic

  4. 1. Two important spring staging areas Kuuk marshes Itilleq, Sisimiut

  5. “Super size me” Geese are lean after migration and needs to fatten up for egg production, incubation (Female) and guarding (Male)

  6. “Super size me” Geese are lean after migration and needs to fatten up for egg production, incubation (Female) and guarding (Male)

  7. 2.-4. Breeding, nursery and moulting areas

  8. 2005 data courtesy NERI funded by Danish EPA

  9. 5. Post moult autumn distributions 2007 data courtesy NERI funded by Danish EPA

  10. 5. Post moult autumn distributions

  11. Site safeguard for Greenland White-fronted Geese in Greenland 5 Ramsar wetlands of international importance designated for Greenland White-fronted Geese in Greenland

  12. Threats 1. Disturbance from mineral exploration/exploitation 2. Disturbance from helicopter flights 3. General human activity- increased tourism - road construction - increasing hunting

  13. Threats 4. Consumptive use – hunting 5. Canada Geese 6. Climate change?

  14. Thank you very much indeed for for listening!

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