This action includes the construction of a detailed mapping of the habitats, which are present in the selected areas in Sardinia and Corsica, and that will be later used for the radio-telemetry data and for the monitoring actions.
For the study of feasibility’s elaboration, that it will be run during the first project realized by ISPRA’s researchers, we will refer to the technical information in accordance with the guidelines for the reintroduction laid down by the IUCN group of scientists; and with reference to the documents of the “Directives to the freeing of the animal species” (edited in 2007 on behalf of the Environment Ministry). The study of feasibility should analyze different kind of elements, focusing on the convenience of the operation, its feasibility and its possibilities of success. The risk assessment is important as well, both for the populations involved in the project and the already present ones, in the short and long term, considering the potential future increase. Finally, it should be identify the measures necessary to reduce the risks deriving from the extinction.
In particular, the study of feasibility, will analyze:
Interventions in local, national and international strategies.
Historical survey finalized to the definition of the following parameters, in relation to the amount of the wild fauna involved in the project:
Genetic structure’s analysis of the species involved in the measures of reintroduction.
Evaluation of the founder animals, with the following requisites:
Estimate of the minimum viable population’s average volume, through analysis of popular livability.
Estimated number of released animals during the reintroduction as well as of the needed time to re-establish a minimum viable population.
Identification of the reintroduction’s area, according to:
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[1] http://www.onedeertwoislands.eu/sites/default/files/logoA.pdf