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COLLECTIVE ACTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE CONSERVATION STATUS OF THE EU SEA TURTLE POPULATIONS (LIFE EUROTURTLES)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2021,

Background The project focuses on areas that are pivotal for the conservation of the two sea turtle species occurring in the EU and listed as priority species in Annex II of the Habitats Directive, the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) and the green turtle (Chelonia mydas). In the EU, the loggerhead turtle has major nesting sites in Greece and Cyprus, a ...
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Improving the Conservation Status of Fauna Species in Cyprus: from microhabitat restoration to landscape connectivity (ICOSTACY)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

Background Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and boasts a rich biodiversity as a result of its biogeographical isolation and 10 000-year civilisation. The LIFE project targeted 20 fauna species and their habitats that are threatened by factors that include land-use changes, destruction of habitat, wildfires, water demand and overexpl ...
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Further Development and Implementation of an EU-level Forest Monitoring System (FutMon)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2011,

Background Forests cover about 30% of Europe, providing high value concerning: biodiversity; carbon sequestration; soil and water protection; and the economic contribution of goods and services. However, climate change, air pollution and changes in land use are threatening the health, stability and sustainability of forests and their values. On top of th ...
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Conservation management in Natura 2000 sites of Cyprus (Comanacy)

Start date: Nov 1, 2004, End date: Oct 31, 2008,

Background Since Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004, it has faced the challenge of adjusting its conservation and management strategies to the concepts, priorities and procedures arising from EU obligations. The European Commission mid-term assessment of implementing the EC Biodiversity Action Plan reported, in 2008, that Cyprus had identified 36 S ...
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Launching of the Activities of the Large Carnivore Visitor Centre (Investments)

Start date: Mar 16, 2003, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

Large carnivores are a fundamental element of the nature in Kainuu, which interest both locals and tourists. The attitudes toward them vary between love and hate. The increase in numbers of large carnivores, which are shared by both Finland and Russia, and their spread to new habitats have spurred the need for information. The interest toward Finlands large carnivores had also been boosted abroad. ...
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Launching of the Activities of the Large Carnivore Visitor Centre (Development)

Start date: Mar 16, 2003, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

Large carnivores are a fundamental element of the nature in Kainuu, which interest both locals and tourists. The attitudes toward them vary between love and hate. The increase in numbers of large carnivores, which are shared by both Finland and Russia, and their spread to new habitats have spurred the need for information. The interest toward Finlands large carnivores had also been boosted abroad. ...
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Trilateral Wadden Sea Forum (WSF)

Start date: Sep 29, 2002, End date: Dec 30, 2005,

The aim of the Wadden Sea Forum project (WSF) was to develop socio-economic perspectives for the Wadden Sea region. These perspectives were to be compatible with the national and international standards of nature and environmental protection of the Wadden Sea ecosystem and the protection of the landscape and cultural heritage of the Wadden Sea region, as laid down, in particular, in the joint tril ...
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