WP2: Restoring and improving habitats
Specific objective: Complete restoration of the most degraded ponds.
- Expected results: Three ponds, at least 36 ha (ponds with surrounding landscape) restored, habitat significantly improved for two populations, or 25 % of total Balkan Terrapin population of Croatia. One of the ponds (in Ston field project area) will enable 7% increase of Balkan Terrapin population in Croatia ensured by our reinforcement actions during the project (with estimated 45 % gain in the long term).
Specific objective: Control succession in ponds, canals and adjacent nesting sites.
- Expected result: 2850 ha of restored wetland habitats across 4 Natura 2000 areas, including canals in Konavle field and Ston field project area.
Specific objective: improve habitat quality in 3 Natura 2000 sites by setting up basking sites and improving connectivity.
- Expected result: at least 8 of basking sites across at 6 ponds set up, 1 tunnel adapted to be a functional ecological corridor between two ponds in Majkovi project area.
TASKS:
- T2.1. Developing guidelines for restoration and management of Mediterranean ponds and nesting sites (HYLA, other project partners)
- T2.2. Prioritizing locations and activities for wetland management in Ston and Konavle field. (HYLA, HV, DUNEZ, FAZ)
- T2.3. Restoration of the ponds and canals. (HV, other project partners)
- T2.4. Control succession at ponds, canals and nesting sites. (HYLA, other project partners)
- T2.5. Provide wetlands and nesting sites enhancements. (DUNEZ, other project partners)
