Overview
The Geese Working Group coordinates research and conservation action for migratory goose species using the Central Asian Flyway, with a focus on population monitoring, migration ecology, long-term conservation and sustainable management.
Why Geese Matter
Geese are key components of wetland and grassland ecosystems and are culturally and economically important across the CAF. Several species face population declines due to habitat loss, hunting pressure, and environmental change.
Priority Species
- Greylag Goose
- Bar-headed Goose
- Lesser White-fronted Goose
- Greater White-fronted Goose
- Taiga Bean Goose
Key Challenges in the CAF
- Insufficient population data across the flyway
- Hunting pressure and unsustainable use in parts of the range
- Loss of breeding and stopover habitats
- Limited coordination of telemetry and survey efforts
Working Group Priorities
- Monitor population status using ringing, tagging, and aerial surveys
- Identify key breeding, stopover, and wintering sites
- Develop a Regional Goose Conservation Action Plan
- Strengthen collaboration among researchers and governments
- Provide science-based recommendations for sustainable management
Looking Ahead
The Geese Working Group aims to ensure long-term population stability through coordinated research, policy engagement, and sustainable use frameworks.
Contact For information about this working group, please contact Professor Sonia Rozenfeld at rozenfeldbro(at)mail.ru.