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de ZUGASTI, MANUEL
de ZUGASTI, MANUEL
As indicated by the author himself in the introduction to the book,"everybody shapes nature, and it is good that now again something orsomeone reminds us of this", so that we are more aware of nature andmore careful with it.In this sense, the protection of the environment has always been oneof Aena's key objectives. However, it cannot be denied that theuncontrolled presence of birds in the airport environment poses athreat to aviation security, another primary objective of ourorganisation. So, ours is a problem of coexistence, a fundamentalincompatibility between two very marked social demands: security inair transport and the conservation of the environment. In the searchfor an effective solution that will satisfy both sides, Aena hasintroduced the practise of falconry at the majority of its airports.That is, the use of trained birds of prey as a dissuasive measureagainst the flight of other types of bird within the confines of theairport..Manuel Zugasti, an Aena professional with many years at the forefrontof environmental protection, features in this book with details of his experience in the application of the ancient art of falconry to helpsolve the problems caused by the presence of birds on airportgrounds.Publication index:1. Birds and airports The airports The fauna The birds The presence of birds in airports Most significant species Analysis 2. Control procedures Procedure selection Types of procedures 3. Falconry at airports Falconry as a hunting technique Specialities The implementation of falconry in airports Falconers team Birds of prey Auxiliary equipment Equipment and supplementary means Facilities Operation Methodology Supplementary functions Yields 4. Experiences at Spanish airports Origins Stages Current situation 5. Conclusion Annex 1: Most frequent birds in Spanish airports Annex 2: Bibliography Annex 3: Addresses of interest Annex 4: Websites