Pedigree protection means all measures aimed at protecting pasture birds.
methods Example of direct protection in the field; The deposition of a nestPoultry protection can take place in the following three ways. Direct protection in the field
Since the 1970's, volunteers, in collaboration with farmers and wage workers, are actively seeking and marking pasture nesting. Almost from pasture birds, preferably at the beginning of the breeding period (end of March), are sought by walking through entire fields, waiting for pasture birds returning to their nest, or by signaling birds just flying away from their nest. A mark is then applied, usually by placing bamboo sticks or willows in front of and behind the nest of nesting birds. This mark allows farmers and wage workers to work around the nests. Alternatively, shelters can be placed in places where cattle run for example. Research has shown that about 70% of the eggs laid by poultry protection are actually being bred. Today a large network of volunteers is present in the Netherlands. In each province volunteer groups are active. These groups are supported by Landscape Management Netherlands. Biotope enhancement
Research from, amongst others, Schekkerman proved that a major factor in the decline of poultry status is the chick survival. The nests come true, but the poultry chickens hardly have survival opportunities in the intensive farming areas. Therefore, since the 90's, measures have been taken to improve the growing pox of poultry chickens (to increase the chance of survival). This includes thinking about leaving mowing, herbaceous pastures, pre-grafting, creating peacock situations and border management. Because an agrarian performs these measures, he will have to adjust his business, resulting in reduced yields. For this reason, the improvement of the poultry biotope is being done with government subsidies. Terrain managers can also apply for funding to optimize their management in their reserves. Conservation of patch and winter areas
All pastures migrate to southerner regions every autumn. During this trek, there are stopped so-called plaster places. Here the birds are foraging and gaining strength. These areas have been found to be essential for the survival of populations. Eventually, the birds grow in large numbers in the winter areas. Here they stay the rest of winter to grease and get back to condition. In the spring the birds will return to the Netherlands. Because the groups of birds return to these patches and winter areas year after year, the areas play a crucial role in their survival. International recognition and protection of these areas is important in addition to nest protection and biotope enhancement. Organizations like Bird Protection Netherlands and Birdlife International are committed to this. Externe link
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