PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
Wetlands are the most important natural heritage of Greece; about 100.000 ha have been designated wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The lack of efficient protection, uncontrolled and uncoordinated use of resources, and economic development, human pressure, unwise water management, drainage, pollution and intensified by absence of integrated management, create serious threats to the conservation of wetlands and generally of all the sensitive biotopes in Greece.
OBJECTIVES
In order to face these problems and to improve nature conservation, the establishment and operation of a special institution was decided. A separate component of the project is the second phase of a sub-project for the conservation of Pelecanus crispus and their habitats in northern Greece.The aim of the project is to stop the trends of degradation in Greek biotopes especially wetlands, and to co-ordinate - promote efforts for nature conservation in Greece, including measures for : - monitoring ecological conditions of important habitats in Greece; - giving advice and consultation to central and local authorities and agencies; - co-ordinating efforts of the public and private sectors; - preparing specific actions and participating in their execution; - disseminating information concerning the conservation of habitats; - promoting the collaboration of all those who work in the field of nature conservation; - promoting management and wise use of sensitive areas; - continuing the management of habitats of Pelecanus crispus in northern Greece
RESULTS
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