Human-Otter Conflict Management and Conservation in Georgia

Organization Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Research

Director: Giorgi Gorgadze

Country/countries of implementation: Georgia

Geographical coverage: National

Source: The Rufford Foundation

Start Date: 2008-03-01

End Date: 2009-02-28

Website https://www.rufford.org/projects/george-gorgadze/human-otter-conflict-management-and-conservation-in-georgia/

Keywords Fish Farms Human-Otter Conflict Conservation Georgia

Description

The aim of the study is to identify patterns in otter behaviour, which make it predictable and thus help local farmers to protect their fish farms. The project objectives are identifying animal home range, movement and seasonal diet along a pilot study area near fish farms.

Participants Giorgi Gorgadze