Restoring populations of threatened raptors requires innovative, field-tested methodology. As the LIFE Lanner project (LIFE18 NAT/IT/000720) draws to a close after six years of active conservation in Italy, we are excited to share our official Guidelines on Controlled Hacking & Social Imprinting for the rare Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus feldeggii) and Other Endangered Raptors.
Developed by our multidisciplinary scientific team, these guidelines synthesize years of hands-on experience, ex-situ breeding protocols, and high-resolution GPS tracking analysis.
💡 What’s inside the Guidelines?
- Social Imprinting & Hacking Protocols: Step-by-step methodologies for rearing and releasing young falcons to ensure 100% hunting independence and survival post-release.
- Habitat Selection & Movement Ecology: Insights from GPS telemetry data on post-fledging dispersal, perch selection, and hunting habitat requirements.
- Mitigating Antrophic Threats: Best practices for power-line insulation against electrocution and nest-site surveillance.
- Replication & Transferability: Practical frameworks designed to be adapted for other raptor reintroduction and reinforcement projects across Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
📩 Request Your Copy / Express Your Interest
Whether you manage a wildlife rescue centre, work on raptor reintroduction projects, or conduct research in avian conservation biology, we invite you to request a free copy of the Guidelines.
👉 Fill out this short form to express your interest and download the guidelines:
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Let’s work together to safeguard Europe's most endangered falcons!