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Invetigating the link between sub-littoral algae habitats and fish communities in the Mediterranean Sea (Linkfish)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2015,

Despite the obvious importance of marcoalgae in oligotrophic seas as primary producers their role in sustaining biodiversity and secondary production has thus far only received limited attention. Most research effort to date has been concentrated on shallow water species, in particular sea grasses, while other algae communities in deeper waters (50-100 metres), that are equally widespread but morp ...
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Preservation and restoration of the Rochefort marshes biological functions (Marais de Rochefort)

Start date: Oct 1, 2006, End date: Dec 31, 2010,

Background Rochefort marshes (13 640 ha), located between La Rochelle and Rochefort in Charente-Maritime department, form part of the vast Atlantic littoral marshes. Due to their high ecological value, they were designated sites of Community interest and are home to unusual natural habitats (brackish marshes code 1410 and marsh ditches code 3150 among oth ...
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Conservation of Tree Nesting Bonelli's Eagle in Portugal (Tree Nesting Bonelli's Eagle)

Start date: Oct 1, 2006, End date: Mar 31, 2011,

... declined in several European regions, notably France and the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. In Portugal, the population presents two distinct demographic trends. In the north and littoral-centre a regression hasbeen observed, whereas in the interior-centre - Alentejo and Algarve - the population has been presenting some stability. According to 2006 data, the Portuguese population was ...
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Natural meadows and pastures of Östergötland - restoration and maintenance (ROSORIS)

Start date: Jan 10, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2009,

...n 392 ha. The beneficiary constructed watering facilities for animals at 24 sites and built collecting pens at six sites. Natural hay meadows were restored on six ha and shore/littoral meadows over 252 ha. This was only 58% of the foreseen area, because some meadows were actually in better condition than expected and specific interventions were not required there. In the project areas Hallstad ...
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Recovery of the littoral sand dunes with Juniper spp in Valencia (Enebro Valencia )

Start date: Oct 1, 2004, End date: Jun 30, 2008,

Background On the eastern Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula, the Albufera de Valencia Natural Park is one of the last sites hosting a well preserved dune system. With chains of shifting and stabilised dunes, it is a natural barrier between a shallow lagoon and the adjacent sea. The most representative plant species on stabilised dunes and pre-f ...
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Recovery of a priority habitat in l'Albufera natural Park (Ullals Albufera)

Start date: Oct 31, 2004, End date: Sep 30, 2008,

Background L'Albufera de Valencia is one of the biggest lagoons on the Western Mediterranean seaboard. Like other littoral wetlands, it has suffered from intense human disturbance. The lagoon has also been subjected to natural processes that have had a negative impact on its most valuable habitats. Lagoon waters have changed from saline to fresh, due to t ...
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Conservation of coastal habitats of the Province of Cádiz (Costas Cádiz)

Start date: Sep 15, 2003, End date: Mar 15, 2006,

...undertook actions in different coastal habitats on three Natura 2000 sites - in the Cadiz Bay, at Trafalgar’s Point, and around Pine Grove in Roche. The following habitat types were targeted: littoral dunes, wetlands, rocky coast, mudflats and sandbanks. Issues concerning local planning and environmental management were to be addressed via new management plans for coastal habitats in the Cadiz ...
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Conservation of priority bird species in Lake Mikri Prespa, Greece (Mikri Prespa)

Start date: Jul 1, 2002, End date: Jun 30, 2007,

...er to improve water-level management of the former; the restoration of the wet meadows in Mikri Prespa, covering some 70 hectares; and the monitoring of the avifauna and the vegetation of the managed littoral sites. In order to manage the vegetation, the project employed systematic grazing by a herd of water buffalos and two cattle herds and cutting with the help of agricultural machinery, of the ...
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Integration of human activities in the conservation objectives of the Natura 2000 Network in the littoral of Cantabria (CONVIVE-LIFE)

Start date: Oct 20, 2015, End date: Oct 20, 2019,

Background The aquatic coastal areas’ management plan of Natura 2000 sites in Cantabria highlights the main risk factors for good conservation status of habitats and species of Community interest in estuaries, and the physical processes that guarantee the ecosystem to develop. As with other estuaries in the EU, an important aspect of these factors are h ...
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Conservation of the dolphins from the Romanian Black Sea waters (Dolphins)

Start date: Jul 1, 2001, End date: Jun 30, 2004,

...ed in dolphin conservation, as well as international experts and the support of ACCOBAMS. As a result of the surveys conducted by the project, the best areas for dolphin protection in the Romanian littoral have been identified, which correspond to the marine reserve of Vama Veche-Doi Mai and the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. A management plan has been drawn up for the former and the beneficiary ...
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Landscape and Nature for All (LNA)

Start date: Dec 31, 2006, End date: Jul 30, 2012,

...Ces territoires partagent ainsi les mêmes enjeux et défis en termes de préservation de ces paysages protégés regroupant espaces bocagers, zones humides, bois et forêts, coteaux calcaires, littoral de falaises et zones côtières. Lobjectif du projet LNA est de préserver et valoriser la richesse et la spécificité de ce patrimoine naturel transmanche. Le projet sert de support à l'animation d'un résea ...
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Ecotec 21

Start date: Jun 30, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

This project seeks to improve energy efficiency by promoting cogeneration from biomass or biofuel. This highly energy-efficient technology also produces electricity and exploitable heat simultaneously. Cogeneration engines may be powered by several types of combustible matter. Ecotec 21 intends to test these – particularly glycerol as well as waste from the agricultural and wood industries – by in ...
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Research, Innovation and Business Support for a Low Carbon Economy (Safe-Ice)

Start date: Sep 30, 2013, End date: May 15, 2014,

The aim of the cluster is to develop a common understanding of what the low carbon economy is across the 2 Seas region, highlighting good practice in terms of research, innovation and business support.Subsequently, four expert working groups were established:-market and policy conditions,-business/building,-business park,-and business to businessThe aim of the cluster is to develop a common unders ...
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Improving Neighbourhood Sustainability with Participatory and Innovative Responses to Environmental Regeneration (INSPIRER)

Start date: Sep 30, 2009, End date: Jun 29, 2013,

The INSPIRER project aims to improve the quality of life of people living in neighbourhoods subject to social exclusion by means of new green space and recreation areas as well as measures to increase security and to favour biodiversity. The partnership is composed of different services and organisations from France, Flanders and the UK which have not yet worked together and hopes to transform exi ...
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