3 European Projects Found
Searched on 125080 European Projects
FINISHED
Preservation and restoration of base-rich to alkaline fens (âbrown moss fensâ, NATURA 2000 habitat type 7230) in Brandenburg (Kalkmoore Brandenburgs)
Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2015,
Background
Brown moss fens were once common in Brandenburg, however, near-natural base-rich or calcareous percolation mires and spring mires have now virtually vanished because of drainage. Only three near-natural base-rich fens of lacustrine origin (terrestrialisation mires) still exist. Furthermore, there are many moderately degraded fens that are in ne ...
Read Project
6
Partners Participants
FINISHED
Conservation and development of the inland salt marshes of Brandenburg (Binnensalzstellen Brandenburg)
Start date: Aug 1, 2005, End date: Jun 30, 2010,
Background
Inland salt marshes are created where saline ground water rises to the surface. The salts come primarily from the Zechstein formation which came into being around 250 million years ago when a sea covered today's Central Europe. Normally, thick layers of clay prevent the rise of saline water into the freshwater near the surface. In places where ...
Read Project
3
Partners Participants
FINISHED
Handbook for Actions to Promote Bittern in Europe (Handbook Bittern)
Start date: Jan 1, 2004, End date: Apr 30, 2006,
Background
The bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a bird species listed in Annex I of the European Birds Directive. Its habitat are extensive reedbeds in shallow waters. Due to its secretive nature, it is more often heard than seen. Most people never forget the moment they hear a booming male for the first time - the deep eerie voice is very evocative of its ...
Read Project
