1. Point 4d Hunting of Birds Key Concept Document
Expert Group on the Birds and Habitats Directives NADEG Brussels, 28 & 29 April 2015

2. Key concept document
First document in 2001, update in 2009 and in 2014 (HR)
(updated with HR data)
Commission had a study contract with FACE & BirdLife in 2012 which examines also 'Proposals for a methodology for the regular updating of the Key Concepts of Art 7(4) of the Birds Directive' (pages )

3. FACE & BirdLife proposal:
To harmonise use of data (peer review), including format for reporting references (quality check)
To set process of consultation at the EU and national level
To update some parts of Key Concept Document?
to take into account new knowledge in reproduction biology and phenology
To develop searchable database
Timeline for the work: 3 years

4. Discussion Do you consider that a review & update is needed?
We would like to have your views on this including the proposal by FACE & BirdLife (written comments by )