SEO/BirdLife Doñana

The vision, mission and values of SEO/BirdLife are focused to fulfill our social function, which moves us from 1954 to study and protect the birds and nature. Our interest is the human being and the conservation of the natural world. SEO/BirdLife is partner of BirdLife International in Spain, the largest global organization for conservation of birds and nature, is active in 121 countries and has more than 13 million of memberships and supporters worldwide. The offices of SEO/BirdLife in Doñana (working since 1992) are based in the Francisco Bernis Ornithological Center (El Rocio, Almonte) in Huelva. Our work includes the development of various projects and volunteer programs inside and around Doñana protected area (including other natural areas of the coast of Huelva), scientific birds ringing campaigns, research and conservation programs, awareness and environmental education, aimed at local people. SEO/BirdLife is a member of Doñana Participation Council since its creation. VIEW: A world rich in biodiversity, where man and nature live in harmony MISSION: With birds as flag, to protect the biodiversity with the participation and involvement of society PILLARS AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 1.-Conserve species 2.-To Conserve spaces and habitats 3.-To Promote Environmental Sustainability 4.-To Empowerment Data taken from the annual report More than 150,000 people participate in conservation, education and information campaigns of the organization. 12,000 members, 96 employees, 11 offices, 44 local groups, 8,000 volunteers, four working groups, one scientific committee, participating in educational activities 60,000 42,000 attendees Bird Day, 13,000 references media, 500,000 visits a year in www.seo.org, 44,000 followers on social networks, 150 custody agreements for 25,000 hectares of land, 2,000 hectares managed in 8 bird sanctuaries, 2 interpretation centers (Doñana and Belchite) 13 judgments in favor of SEO/BirdLife, 48 contentious and criminal cases, 112 suggestions and allegations.