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# LIFE EUROBUSTARD

Cross-border protection of the Great & Little Bustard

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## Posts

- [Working with Farmers for the Future of Great Bustards](https://life-eurobustard.eu/working-with-farmers-for-the-future-of-great-bustards/) - Farmers are essential partners in protecting Great Bustards. Their daily work shapes the landscapes these birds depend on, and their practical knowledge helps develop conservation measures suited to local farming conditions.
- [First Steps Towards a New Great Bustard Visitor Centre in Pama, Austria](https://life-eurobustard.eu/first-steps-visitor-centre/) - The LIFE EUROBUSTARD project has taken its first steps towards planning a new visitor centre dedicated to the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) in Pama, Austria. The initiative aims to bring people closer to this remarkable species and raise awareness of the importance of protecting its habitats.
- [Online Workshop: Power Line Marking](https://life-eurobustard.eu/online-workshop-power-line-marking-2/) - We’re excited to bring experts together to share practical insights on marking power lines to protect birds. This workshop is part of the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) 2026.
- [Biodiversity and the Energy Transition: Insights from KNE-Conference 2026](https://life-eurobustard.eu/biodiversity-and-the-energy-transition-insights-from-kne-conference-2026/) - These discussions were highly relevant to the objectives of LIFE EUROBUSTARD, which works to protect one of Europe’s most endangered bird species while supporting evidence-based conservation measures across the region.
- [Greens and MEP Thomas Waitz Highlight Success of LIFE Conservation Projects](https://life-eurobustard.eu/greens-and-mep-thomas-waitz-highlight-success-of-life-conservation-projects/) - Green politicians and MEP Thomas Waitz visited the Great Bustard conservation area in Deutsch Jahrndorf on 1st May 2026. The focus was on the EU-funded projects LIFE EUROKITE and LIFE EUROBUSTARD, which are dedicated to the protection of threatened bird species.
- [LIFE EUROBUSTARD Partners Meet in Austria to Strengthen International Conservation Efforts](https://life-eurobustard.eu/life-eurobustard-partners-meet-in-austria-to-strengthen-international-conservation-efforts/) - A new international action plan will protect all 26 bustard species across 100+ countries — tackling habitat loss, infrastructure threats, and more.
- [CMS COP15 Adopts Landmark Global Action Plan toSafeguard Bustards Worldwide](https://life-eurobustard.eu/cms-cop15/) - A new international action plan will protect all 26 bustard species across 100+ countries — tackling habitat loss, infrastructure threats, and more.
- [First recorded great bustard collision with power lines in Romania](https://life-eurobustard.eu/bustard-collision-romania/) - A recent incident within the LIFE EUROBUSTARD project area marks the first documented case of a great bustard (Otis tarda) dying after colliding with overhead power lines in Romania.
- [COP15 Side Event Highlights Progress for Bustard Conservation](https://life-eurobustard.eu/cop15-side-event-highlights-progress-for-bustard-conservation/) - At CMS COP15 in Brazil, the side event “Bustard Multi-species Action Plan: a Global Framework for Coordinated Bustard Conservation” brought together international experts and stakeholders to address the urgent decline of bustard species worldwide.
- [LIFE Great Bustard Partners Sign Conservation Agreement](https://life-eurobustard.eu/life-great-bustard-partners-sign-agreement-to-secure-the-future-of-great-bustard-conservation/) - Partners renewed their commitment to continue efforts for the conservation of the Great Bustard.
- [Free Sky for Birds 2026](https://life-eurobustard.eu/free-sky-for-birds-2026/) - At the conference, around 130 experts from the energy and conservation sectors gathered to discuss solutions for bird-safe power infrastructure.
- [Kick-off meeting](https://life-eurobustard.eu/kick-off-meeting-2/) - Following its official start in September 2025, LIFE EUROBUSTARD successfully held its first joint Kick-Off Meeting bringing together 30 partners from eight countries across Europe.
- [Habitat management Workshop](https://life-eurobustard.eu/habitatmanagement-workshop/) - Project partners joined an online workshop to share experiences and knowledge on habitat management for the great and little bustard.

## Pages

- [Home](https://life-eurobustard.eu/) - Bustards are large ground-nesting birds of grasslands and farmland, rapidly declining in Europe due to habitat loss, intensive agriculture, and infrastructure.
- [The Great Bustard Conservation Team](https://life-eurobustard.eu/the-great-bustard-conservation-team/) - The main aim of the Conservation Team is to facilitate international collaboration and exchange of information related to the implementation of the BirdLife International Species Action Plans.
- [The Little Bustard Conservation Team](https://life-eurobustard.eu/the-little-bustard-conservation-team/) - Check the list of specialists from the Little Bustard Conservation Team.
- [LIFE EUROBUSTARD Workshop: Power Line Marking](https://life-eurobustard.eu/life-eurobustard-workshop-power-line-marking/) - As part of the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) 2026, the LIFE EUROBUSTARD project is organising an online workshop dedicated to one of the key challenges in bird conservation: reducing the risk of bird collisions with overhead power lines.
- [Shop](https://life-eurobustard.eu/shop/) - No products found.
- [Team](https://life-eurobustard.eu/team/) - Team Austrian Society for Great Bustard Conservation (ÖGG) LPO France Liga para a Protecção da Natureza Milvus Group – Bird and Nature Protection Association Attila NagyTechnical Manager attila.nagy[at]milvus.ro Pandora Pinto Technical Manager Rui Constantino Technical Manager
- [Etn Tags](https://life-eurobustard.eu/etn-tags/)
- [Etn Category](https://life-eurobustard.eu/etn_category/)
- [Great bustard](https://life-eurobustard.eu/great-bustard/) - The Great Bustard, among the heaviest flying birds, lives in small groups year-round and forms larger mixed flocks in winter.
- [Downloads](https://life-eurobustard.eu/downloads/) - Key publications, reports and communication materials produced within the LIFE EUROBUSTARD project.
- [Publications](https://life-eurobustard.eu/publications/) - Published literature and unpublished literature. This bibliography concerning the Great Bustard will be updated continually by TB Raab. It is therefore naturally still in process.
- [News](https://life-eurobustard.eu/news/) - Check latest LIFE EUROBUSTARD project news!
- [Press releases](https://life-eurobustard.eu/press-releases-akt/) - Press releases This page is empty now.
- [Threats](https://life-eurobustard.eu/threats/) - Threats Agricultural intensification The shift from traditional, extensive farming to intensive agriculture has caused major habitat loss for the Great and Little Bustard and other farmland birds... The shift from traditional, extensive farming to intensive agriculture has caused major habitat loss for the Great and Little Bustard and other farmland birds. Natural grasslands and fallows
- [2005-2009 Conservation of Otis tarda in Slovakia](https://life-eurobustard.eu/2005-2009-conservation-of-otis-tarda-in-slovakia/) - The main threats to Great Bustard population are loss of suitable habitats and impacts related to agricultural use, mortality of individuals, disturbance and insufficient public support.
- [Contact](https://life-eurobustard.eu/contact/) - Contact Dr. Rainer Raab from TB Raab Ltd. or Werner Falb-Meixner from Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz. Check contact details.
- [ÖGG](https://life-eurobustard.eu/ogg-2/) - For reasons of efficiency, the "Austrian Society for Great Bustard Conservation (ÖGG)" was founded in 2004 with the approval of the departments for nature conservation of the provincial governments of Lower Austria and Burgenland.
- [Cross-border protection of the Great Bustard in Central Europe](https://life-eurobustard.eu/cross-border-protection-of-the-great-bustard-in-central-europe/) - Combined with efforts outside the LIFE project, roughly 293 km of medium-voltage lines in bustard habitats have been undergrounded in Austria and Hungary over the last 20 years, significantly reducing collision risks.
- [Conservation of Otis tarda in Hungary](https://life-eurobustard.eu/conservation-of-otis-tarda-in-hungary/) - The LIFE project aimed to increase the population size in Hungary by 10% during the project duration and by 50% within 10 years. Project actions were dovetailed with conservation measures already ongoing at the national level for the species.
- [ÖGG](https://life-eurobustard.eu/ogg/) - For reasons of efficiency, the "Austrian Society for Great Bustard Conservation (ÖGG)" was founded in 2004 with the approval of the departments for nature conservation of the provincial governments of Lower Austria and Burgenland.
- [Großtrappe](https://life-eurobustard.eu/de/grostrappe/) - Die Großtrappe ist einer der schwersten flugfähigen Vögel. Sie leben in kleinen Gruppen und bilden im Winter große, gemischte Trupps.
- [Home](https://life-eurobustard.eu/home-deutsch/) - GroßtrappenLeitarten der europäischen Steppen Mehr erfahren LIFE EUROBUSTARD - Grenzüberschreitender Schutz der Groß- und Zwergtrappe in Europa Graslandvögel gehören zu den Vogelgruppen, deren Bestände derzeit am stärksten zurückgehen. Besonders gefährdet sind die Großtrappe (Otis tarda) und die Zwergtrappe (Tetrax tetrax). Frühere LIFE-Projekte in Mitteleuropa, die von der ÖGG koordiniert und von Dr. Rainer Raab und
- [Little Bustard](https://life-eurobustard.eu/little-bustard/) - Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) Conservation status: Vulnerable (Europe) Near Threatened (world) The Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) is one of the smallest members of the bustard family (26 species), measuring around 40–45 cm with a wingspan of about 110 cm. Like all bustards, it is a ground-dwelling bird that does not perch in trees. Despite spending most of
- [LIFE+ Project "Cross-border Protection of the Great Bustard in Austria – continuation"](https://life-eurobustard.eu/life-project-cross-border-protection-of-the-great-bustard-in-austria-continuation/) - LIFE+ Project “Cross-border Protection of the Great Bustard in Austria – continuation” Project duration: October 2010 - December 2015 Project budget: 4.508.481 € Coordinating beneficiary: Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz Photo: Project sites LIFE + LIFE+ Nature and these actions target the conservation of endangered species and habitats based on the EU Birds Directive and the Fauna
- [Cross-border Protection of the Great Bustard in Austria](https://life-eurobustard.eu/cross-border-protection-of-the-great-bustard-in-austria/) - Cross-border Protection of the Great Bustard in Austria Project duration: August 2005 - July 2010 Project budget: 5,840,760 € Coordinating beneficiary: Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz Photo: Opening event of the visitortower and information board in 2010 LIFE LIFE Nature is a programme of the EU, which supports nature protection projects in Natura 2000 areas. Natura 2000
- [Privacy Policy](https://life-eurobustard.eu/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Last Updated On 20-Jan-2026 Effective Date 20-Jan-2026 This Privacy Policy describes the policies of LIFE EUROBUSTARD project, email: werner.falb-meixner@grosstrappe.at, phone: on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( https://life-eurobustard.eu ). (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting
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- [team](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=team-2) - Austria Dr. Rainer RaabTechnisches Büro für Biologie www.tbraab.at rainer.raab[at]tbraab.at Dr. Hans Peter KollarTechnisches Büro für Biologie www.dr-kollar.at office[at]dr-kollar.at Dr. Rainer RaabTechnisches Büro für Biologie www.tbraab.at rainer.raab[at]tbraab.at
- [team](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=team) - Austria Dr. Rainer RaabTechnisches Büro für Biologie www.tbraab.at rainer.raab[at]tbraab.at Dr. Hans Peter KollarTechnisches Büro für Biologie www.dr-kollar.at office[at]dr-kollar.at Dr. Rainer RaabTechnisches Büro für Biologie www.tbraab.at rainer.raab[at]tbraab.at
- [block for Team](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=block-for-team) - Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz (ÖGG) President of ÖGG The Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz (ÖGG) was established in 2004 with approval from the conservation authorities of Lower Austria and Burgenland. Its role is to implement Great Bustard projects and to coordinate future conservation work at a national level. The Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz (ÖGG) was established in 2004 with
- [News _ use this](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=news-_-use-this) - Habitatmanagement Workshop Last Friday, 39 participants from 18 project partners of the LIFE EUROBUSTARD project joined an online workshop of the LIFE EUROBUSTARD project to share experiences and knowledge on habitat management for the great and little bustard. During the session, partners presented key threats and conservation measures for both species in different regions, including: Great
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- [projecty](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=projecty) - LIFE+ Project “Cross-border Protection of the Great Bustard in Austria – continuation” Project duration: October 2010 - December 2015 Project budget: 4.508.481 € Coordinating beneficiary: Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz Photo: Project sites LIFE + LIFE+ Nature and these actions target the conservation of endangered species and habitats based on the EU Birds Directive and the Fauna
- [landing page EN](https://life-eurobustard.eu/de/?elementor_library=landing-page-en) - BustardsFlagship Birds of Europe’s Steppes Learn more Bustards - Flagship Birds of Europe’s Steppes Grassland birds are among the bird groups currently experiencing the steepest population declines. The Great Bustard (Otis tarda) and the Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) are particularly at risk. Previous LIFE projects in Central Europe, coordinated by the ÖGG and implemented by
- [home EN](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=home-en) - BustardsFlagship Birds of Europe’s Steppes Learn more Bustards - Flagship Birds of Europe’s Steppes Bustards are large, ground-nesting birds that depend on open grasslands and traditional farmland. As steppe birds, they are among the fastest-declining bird groups in Europe, primarily due to habitat loss, agricultural intensification, and infrastructure development. Great Bustard Little Bustard Why Bustards
- [Predosle projekty](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=predosle-projekty) - Cross-border Protection of the Great Bustard in Austria Project duration: August 2005 - July 2010 Project budget: 5,840,760 € Coordinating beneficiary: Österreichische Gesellschaft Großtrappenschutz Photo: Opening event of the visitortower and information board in 2010 LIFE LIFE Nature is a programme of the EU, which supports nature protection projects in Natura 2000 areas. Natura 2000
- [header](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=header) - Menu Home Bustards & Steppe birds Great bustard Little Bustard Threats The Project At a glance Results & Expected Impact Effects of the project Work package Objectives Former Projects 2004-2008 “Conservation of Otis tarda in Hungary” 2005-2009 Conservation of Otis tarda in Slovakia 2004-2010 “Cross-border protection of the Great Bustard in Austria” 2010-2015 “Cross-border Protection
- [Great Bustard page template](https://life-eurobustard.eu/?elementor_library=great-bustard-page-template) - Great Bustard (Otis tarda) Conservation status: Least Concern (Europe) Endangered (world) The Great Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. Throughout the year, they live in small, gender-segregated groups, but in winter, all individuals come together to form larger, mixed flocks.With a lifespan of up to 20–25 years, they spend their
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