1.1 As with other forms of aviation risk, the management of the risk of a birdstrike
involves specialist knowledge and specific measures. These measures are aimed at
deterring birds from flying on and in the lower flightpaths in the vicinity of the
aerodrome and primarily include the use of risk assessment, aerodrome habitat
management, bird control procedures and safeguarding. However, the birdstrike risk
is not uniform across all types of aerodromes and flight operations, and therefore it is
essential that the most appropriate measures are identified and adopted to suit the
local situation. Effective techniques in risk assessment, bird control, habitat
management and safeguarding exist that can reduce the presence of birds on
aerodromes and the risk of a birdstrike.
1.2 The basis of all birdstrike risk management policy and action is the planning and the
effective use of human resources, procedures and diligence which reflects the
principles of safety management that an aerodrome operator is required to apply to
aspects of aircraft operations within its responsibility.
1.3 The objective of birdstrike risk management is to implement a birdstrike risk
management policy and those measures necessary to reduce the birdstrike risk to the
lowest practicable level.