) recommended that before restocking,
a feasibility study should be done in order to (a) check the taxonomic
status of individuals and confirm that there is an appropriate
genetic match, and (b) choose the site of reintroduction. The suitability
of the area to be restocked is assessed according to: (1)
general characteristics of the catchment, (2) its physico-chemical
and ecological particulars, (3) absence of non indigenous cray-
fish species, and likelihood of their access, and (4) absence of
Aphanomyces astaci and other potential pathogenic agents