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The Critical Site Network

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This publication aims to provide an overview of the Critical Sites identified for waterbirds in the African-Eurasian region through the Wings Over Wetlands (WOW) project. It highlights the importance of Critical Sites for the populations they hold, the threats facing these sites and their current protection status. Case studies illustrate different approaches to achieving effective conservation for migratory waterbirds.

Author(s): Lead authors and editors: Vicky Jones, Szabolcs Nagy and Umberto Gallo-Orsi Contributing authors: Tris Allinson, Lincoln Fishpool, Ward Hagemeijer and Taej Mundkur

The Critical Site Network