MEDWET - Mediterranean Wetlands Initiave

projects


TITLE:	Conservation and management of Cheimaditida-Zazari wetlands


Sites	Lakes Cheimaditida and Zazari, Greece
Duration Date:
	Starting Date: JULY 2001
	End Date: DEC 2007 (extended)
	Duration in months: 83
Co-financing Agency	European Commission, Directorate General for the Environment, Life-Nature Contact Person: Mr Bruno Julien
Lead implementing agency	Prefecture of Florina Country: Greece Contact Person: Mr Matthaios Athanasiadis
Partners	Partner 1 Name: Municipality of Aetos Country: Greece Contact Person: Mr Stavros Anastasiadis Partner 2 Name: Greek Biotope / Wetland Centre (EKBY) Country: Greece Contact Person: Mr Dimitris Papadimos Partner 3 Name: Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) Country: Greece Contact Person: Mr Dimitris Bousbouras Partner 4 Name: Planet Northern Greece Country: Greece Contact Person: Ms Katerina Dimopoulou Partner 5 Name: Region of Dytiki Makedonia, Forest Department Coutnry: Greece Contact Person: Mr Dimos Mavridis
Budget	1,477,006€	Co-financing Agency/ Institution:	886,204€	60%
		Lead implementing agency:	540,912.75€	36.6%
		Partners:	49,889.25€	3.4%
		Partner 2:	7.336,62€	0.5%
		Partner 4:	7,336.63€	0.5%
		Partner 5:	35,216.00€	2.4%
Category
Objectives	* To restore appropriate abiotic conditions (raising of water level in lake Cheimaditida) and habitat structure in reed bed, open waters, humid grassland for the benefit of Aythya nyroca, Botaurus stellaris, Aquila pomarina, Phalacrocorax pygmeus, Pelecanus crispus populations listed as priority species under Annex I of the Directive 79/409/EEC. * To restore the priority habitat Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (91E0 Annex I of the Dir. 92/43/EEC). To promote sustainable water management that will contribute to the conservation of the wetland. * To increase awareness among the local communities of the values of the site and of the potential economic benefits from wetland conservation and wise use.
Anticipated results	* Improved ecological conditions in the wetland * Established water level management system * Contribution to the elaboration of water management plan of the catchment area * Contribution to implementation of Action Plans for threatened birds in Europe * Trained personnel and equipment for the management of the site * Contribution to income generation for local people through (e.g. new employment opportunities through the operation of Information-Visitor Center)
Actions / Activities	* Raising and sealing of the existing dyke of lake Cheimaditida; Establishment and operation of a system for controlling the water level in the lakes; Evaluation of water and sediment quality; Consultation with farmers, fishermen and local authorities * Reedbed management trough water level raising and creation of open water intervals within the reedbed; Creation of new humid grassland areas and management of the existing and news grassland areas; Selective bird and habitats monitoring. * Fencing the area of Alnus glutinosa clump; Planting of Alnus glutinosa; Establishment of monitoring areas. * Operation of an Information-Visitor Center (in lake Cheimaditida); Establishment of a bird watching point and view points; Organization of workshops and technical meetings; Collaboration with local authorities; Target group awareness campaign "
Reporting / Meetings	September 2001: 1st Meeting of the Management Committee December 2001: 2nd Meeting of the Management Committee June 2002: 3rd Meeting of the Management Committee July 2002: 1st technical report to the EU November 2002: 4th Meeting of the Management Committee January 2003: 5th Meeting of the Management Committee June 2003: Financial report September 2003: 2nd technical report and Financial report to the EU May 2004: 6th Meeting of the Management Committee July 2004: 3nd technical report and Interim report to the EU December 2004: 7th Meeting of the Management Committee (Tentative) July 2005: 4th technical report to the EU September 2005: 8th Meeting of the Management Committee (Tentative) July 2006: 5th technical report to the EU September 2006: 9th Meeting of the Management Committee (Tentative) February 2007: Final report to the EU
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