Educate students on the effects of poisoned baits
In Thrace, wildlife conservation is inextricably linked to traditional human activities in the countryside. The particular landscape with its mosaic of forests, grasslands and agricultural land is a unique refuge for the rarest birds of prey in Greece. That's why the information and participation of the public is of great importance to the SPBT, with its objective of strengthening the rural economy and preserving traditional activities to benefit not only people, but also wildlife. In contrast to this mutually beneficial relationship, has been the recent and illegal practice of using poisoned baits that leads to the extermination of wildlife and threatens public health.
With the aim of informing the next generation about the effects of poisoned baits, an extensive information campaign was organised by the SPBT in the elementary schools of the Evros Regional Unit during the spring of 2022. Online or live activities were done with the students of 19 schools, ranging from Anthia to Didymoteicho. Emphasis was given to schools located mainly in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas because that is where the rare birds of prey live.