The overall project aim of the LIFE Prespa Waterbirds is to improve the conservation status of target bird species in the area by addressing the following major threats: a)Limited foraging areas for wading birds; b)Obstruction by reed-beds of the potential foraging sites and spawning of fish; and c) The potentially devastating impact of avian flu on pelican meta-populations. The project’s conservation actions will also help the ecosystem adapt to climate change, while providing benefits to the local community. In addition, the project will also contribute to the implementation of EU nature and biodiversity policy and legislation (more specifically the Birds and Habitats directives and Target 1 of the EU Biodiversity Strategy), by applying Natura 2000 network site management and wetland restoration actions, as well as public awareness and training. In addition, the project will contribute to achieve “good status” of Prespa Lake under the Water Framework Directive and will contribute to the EU Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.

Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος: Χ. ΓΙΑΝΝΑΚΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ, Τύπος: ΕΥΡΩΠΑΙΚΟ