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Securing Leucorrhinia pectoralis and Pelobates fuscus in the northern distribution area in Estonia and Denmark (DRAGONLIFE)
Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Oct 31, 2015,
Background
Leucorrhinia pectoralis, listed in Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive, and the Annex IV-listed common spadefoot toad (Pelobates fuscus), are threatened species in Europe. During the 20th century, the populations of the toads declined considerably, especially in the northern and western part of their distribution range. One of the main ...
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Protection of Triturus cristatus in Eastern Baltic Region (BALTRIT)
Start date: Jun 1, 2004, End date: Dec 31, 2008,
Background
The great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) is widespread in Europe but has suffered from habitat decline over large parts of its range, which is why the species is listed in Annex II of the Habitats Directive. The problems it faces include the loss of ponds and other small bodies of water, overgrowth of freshwater habitats and the introduction ...
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Boreal Baltic Coastal Meadow Preservation in Estonia (EE Coastal Meadows)
Start date: Jun 1, 2001, End date: Dec 31, 2004,
Background
Boreal Baltic coastal meadows are a priority habitat found close to the shores of the Baltic Sea in Sweden, Finland and the Baltic states. This habitat type has suffered from destruction and degradation due to alternative, non-compatible land uses and a lack of management (grazing, hay-making etc.). In Estonia, the estimated total area has decl ...
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