At the same time we do cherish our cultural heritage and take pride in it. This is why the vision of IFER is to conserve the endangered species in the environment considering the heritage of Qatar. This way we aim to preserve a sustainable Arabian falconry hand in hand with nature conservation. Many areas which are natural tract to some wild species that are classified “Vulnerable” have already be
en identified and adopted by IFER as protected areas. By carefully designed scientific methods, IFER ventures to raise the population size of such endangered species in these reserves. The interventions by IFER are in tune with the planned strategies aimed at increasing the numbers of the individuals of the wild species of interest. Thus we maintain our mission of increasing the population size of the endangered species in such reserves by the focused efforts and earnest activities. In compliance with our noble vision we execute our activities carefully to achieve the objectives in this stride to accomplish our mission. Plans are put into action in scientifically producing adequate numbers of endangered species like the Houbara Bustard and the Saker Falcon. This is carried out in our captive breeding centers. The annual production of the target species from these centers are used to enhance the size of wild populations by release as well as replenishing the breeder stock apart from supporting responsible and sustainable hunting. The Errachidia Wild Life Breeding Center in Morocco is one captive breeding facility that rears the Houbara Bustard. The breeder flock of this desert beauty is captive bred here under expert supervision. The planned breeding resorts to techniques of artificial insemination and incubation of eggs. The annual production is reared carefully under special protocols of management. The EWBC functions with the aim of producing enough Houbara chicks every year so as to responsibly restock the wild population by releasing them back into their natural tracts. The upcoming center at Guelmime in Morocco also envisages to undertake captive breeding of Houbara. The new facility in Altai ,China has initiated the captive breeding efforts for the Saker Falcons. Vision, Mission & Objective
Vision
To conserve the endangered species in the environment considering the heritage of Qatar. Mission
To raise the population size of endangered species in the reserves. Objective
Management of the conservation of endangered species and reintroduction into their environment to keep balance in nature.
