European Fundend Projects

  • ID:
    projects-574
  • fiwar:
    LIFE99 NAT/GR/006475
  • Project_Acronym:
    Amvrakikos
  • Project_Name:
    Conservation management of Amvrakikos wetlands
  • Funding Authority:
    LIFE
  • Call for proposals:
    Nature
  • Focus Area:
    Birds,Mammals,Coastal
  • Begin Date:
    1999-11-01
  • End Date:
    2003-09-30
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Budget:
    No data
  • Description:
    The project aims at a) the restoration of the lagoons’ characteristics, b) the protection and management of 6 priority bird species (Pelecanus crispus, Aythya nyroca, Phalacrocorax pygmaeus, Botaurus stellaris, Aquila clanga, Aquila pomarina) and their habitats and c) the protection of sea turtles in the marine area. The specific objectives (expected results) are the following: Restoration of appropriate abiotic conditions and habitat structure in the 3 main lagoons. Restoration of appropriate habitat structure in marshland, water grassland and woodland for the benefit of the targeted bird species (with the exception of the Pelicans). Conservation and long-term increase of Pelecanus crispus breeding population. Decrease of the loggerhead mortality in the marine part of the site. Effective safeguarding of the site against illegal activities and reduction of disturbance to priority bird species. Increase of the local population's appreciation of the site, its conservation values and its potential economic benefits. The project is based on the management proposals included in the Specific Environmental Study submitted to the Ministry of Environment prior to the project. The main action foreseen for lagoon restoration is the control and regulation of water quality through the construction and operation of a sluice and ditch system; their operation is based on a water management plan and on continuous monitoring of water quality through automatic monitoring stations. Habitat rehabilitation is foreseen through reed bed management with water-buffaloes, and reforestation. Actions aiming directly at the protection of birds are the creation of artificial islets and wardening. C. caretta individuals will be tagged and their movements will be followed with satellite telemetry, while a genetic analysis will try to identify their connection with other important sea turtle populations. Finally, awareness campaigns will be undertaken, targeting fishermen, hunters, visitors and local authorities.
  • Resource:
    https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE99-NAT-GR-006475/conservation-management-of-amvrakikos-wetlands
  • Inland water types:
    Wetlands', 'Coastal waters'