Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of the Middle-European Population of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Oct 5, 2002 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001414) Place of adoption Bonn Depository CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species Language English Entry into force Jun 1, 2001 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Data collection/reporting Migratory species Protection of habitats Protected animal species Management/conservation Birds International agreement-text Policy/planning Research Wild fauna Monitoring Protection of species Abstract Objectives: To improve the conservation status of the Great Bustard. Summary of provisions: This Memorandum of Understanding is a non-binding administrative agreement concluded under Article IV of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, as defined by Resolution 2.6 of the Conference of the Parties of the CMS. Parties undertake to accord legal protection to the Great Bustard as it is provided for in Article III, paragraphs 4 and 5 of the aforementioned Convention, as well as to protect and restore its habitat, and to identify and manage processes and activities detrimental or likely to be detrimental to its conservation status. An Action Plan is annexed which is to be implemented and to serve as a basis for the conservation of the Great Bustard. Parties agree to exchange all information needed to co-ordinate their conservation measures, and co-operate with other Range States. A medium term international work programme is to be adpoted within two years of the date of entry into force of the Memorandum with a view to developing research and furthering its objective. Institutional mechanisms: Secretariat services are to be provided by the CMS Secretariat. Full text English Website www.cms.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Simple signature Albania May 1, 2002 Apr 18, 2002 Austria Dec 1, 2001 Nov 28, 2001 Bulgaria Jun 1, 2001 May 16, 2001 Croatia Jul 1, 2002 Jun 4, 2002 Czech Republic May 1, 2002 Apr 17, 2002 Germany Oct 1, 2002 Sep 18, 2002 Greece Jun 1, 2001 May 22, 2001 Hungary Jun 1, 2001 Oct 7, 2000 Moldova, Republic of Jun 1, 2001 Dec 19, 2000 North Macedonia Mar 1, 2008 Feb 18, 2008 Romania Jun 1, 2001 Oct 7, 2000 Slovakia Jun 1, 2001 Sep 9, 2000 Ukraine Dec 1, 2001 Nov 28, 2001 reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Jun 23, 1979 Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495)