What does CKGZ mean in POLISH

The Czerwona Księga Gatunków Zagrożonych (CKGZ) is a species-level catalogue of threatened plant and animal species in Poland. It was set up to inform government authorities, conservation organizations and the public about the status of these species so that appropriate steps can be taken to protect them.

CKGZ includes all kinds of plants and animals native to Poland which have been classified as threatened or endangered by the World Conservation Union's IUCN Red List.This includes land mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, and vascular plants.

A team of scientists from various universities and organizations such as Institute of Nature Conservation in Poland (INCP), research institutes, museums and other relevant sources are responsible for compiling information for CKGZ.

The Czerwona Księga Gatunków Zagrożonych is typically revised every 3-5 years.

The CKGZ helps prevent activities such as illegal hunting/poaching which threaten vulnerable species across Poland. It also works to reduce any existing threats caused by activities like deforestation or conversion of habitats into agricultural or urban areas. Additionally it enables better management practices on land owned by Polish citizens which might otherwise disturb wildlife adversely.

To protect endangered species listed in CKGZ, measures such as habitat restoration, monitoring population trends and creating protected areas can be taken. Other methods include legislation on hunting/trapping practices alongside engaging with local communities to raise awareness regarding conservation efforts. Additionally re-introduction programmes along with captive breeding initiatives may form part of an effective response plan for protecting vulnerable species populations in Poland.