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REVERSE :« REGIONAL EXCHANGES AND POLICY MAKING FOR PROTECTING AND VALORIZING BIODIVERSITY IN EUROPE »First steering commitee Paris Friday, February, 12th, 2010

Name of Partner :Prefecture Authority of Drama Kavala Xanthi (P.A.D-K-X)

Name of contacts for project :Dr. Lambros Tsourgiannis

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Prefecture Authority of Drama ± Kavala ± Xanthi (P.A. D-K-X) - Dr. Lambros Tsourgiannis




Brief presentation of organisation :

The P.A. D.K.X encompasses the Central office and three prefecturaldepartments (of Drama, Kavala and Xanthi).

The P.A D-K-X/Central Office is an independent Body and is composed of 3

different Directorates, the Financial and Business Plan Directory, the HumanResources Directory and the Programming and Development Directory andthe Technical Services Directory.

Its aims are the economic, social and cultural development of the Regions of Drama, Kavala and Xanthi as well as the coordination of the three mentionedPrefectural Departments in social, cultural, environment, trade and ruraldevelopment issues .






The P.A. D-K-X was a lead partner in a Life Nature project relative entitled ³HabitatManagement and Raptor Conservation in Nestos Delta and Gorge (LIFE2002NAT/8489/GR)´.

It was also beneficiary of the following INTERREG IIIA(Greece ± Bulgaria)

programs relative to environmental issues entitled:- ³Transfer of know-how for the promotion of a common management promotion of acommon management planning on the Rhodope mountain, according to the habitatsdirective (92/43/EEC)´- ³Common approaches to a joint planning for the promotion of the ecologicallysensitive sites on the Rhodope mountain´.- M anagement actions, protection and promotion of the Nestos River fish - faunaIt also participated in a transnational project entitled ³Carpathnian Project´ funded byINTERREG III B Cadses program.

Furthermore, it participate in numerous other projects related to culture, environmentand youth.






The P.A. D-K-X:

- participates to the Union of Border and Cross Border Regions of EastMacedonia and Thrace,

- is involved in Euregios/Cross border organization

- is the institutional leader of the Mesta/Nestos UNESCO HELP initiative

- participates to the Network of the European GMO Free Regions.





Role in biodiversity conservation and protection :

We have completed a project entitled M anagement actions, protection andpromotion of the Nestos River fish - fauna funded by the INTERREG IIIA / PHARE CBCGreece- Bulgaria Programme.

This project consisted of actions that contributed to modern management of fish

stocks of the Nestos River included:(I) a detailed record of the qualitative and quantitative composition of fish fauna inthe river ecosystem,(II) examination and development of protective measures of stock fish fauna in theecosystem.(III) improvement of the natural environment of fish populations,

(IV) development of the following actions: (a) improvement of local riparianvegetation in parts where it has been reduced, and (b) creation of small artificialbasin naturalization of cultivated juveniles in positions selected by a study(V) Promotion and protection of the river ecosystem, habitats and fish fauna throughinformation, awareness, knowledge exchange and environmental education





Role in biodiversity conservation and protection :

Furthermore, we have completed a project entitled Habitat Management andRaptor Conservation in Nestos Delta and Gorge (LIFE 2002NAT/8489/GR) funded bythe DG. Life.

This project intended to solve some of the most severe threats for priority habitatsand wildlife species in two adjacent Natura 2000 sites along the Nestos Stream(GR1150010 & GR1120004.

Actions were taken for the management and restoration of habitats and theprotection of endangered species.

Infrastructures for the eco-tourism development in both sites were foreseen.

Some of the actions like the reconnections of old river branches are very innovativefor Greece and will have high demonstrative character





Role in biodiversity conservation and protection :In particular different measures took place in three Project Actions Sites:(a) Nestos M outh area:-Reforestation of 60 ha natural riparian forests on former agricultural land on bothriver banks,-Reconnection of four old river branches with main stream for the recovery of freshwater marshes, riparian forests and against salt water intrusions into ground andsurface waters,-Installation of three joint rafts of 4X5 m each for breeding terns and water birds,-Planning of an extended nature trail with three observation hides,-Installation of one automatic environmental monitoring station for water quality.(b) Coastal Lagoons:-Five joint floating breeding rafts for terns and other water birds,-Installation of one automatic environmental monitoring station for water quality,-Planning of a nature trail for bird watching with two observation hides.(c) Nestos Gorge:-One large fenced feeding site for birds of prey, especially vultures,-A large visitor hide near the feeding site,-Planning of a nature trail for bird watching.





Description of dissemination actions to general public andregional policy makers :

One day meetings and conferences in order to inform localstakeholders, policy makers and people regarding the results and

outputs of the projects we completed.

Leaflets and Practical Guides

Web sites

CD and DVD





Description of dissemination actions to general public andregional policy makers regarding the REVERSE Project :

Press conference,

Press releases,

Leaflets,

One day meetings with local stakeholders, regional and local policy makers and people.





Interest in project (what do we expect from this project)

1. To identify specific measures and strategies regarding thenatural area protection and conservation of biodiversity.

2. To derive of good practices aiming to biodiversityconservation and valorisation including sustainable tourism,eco-agriculture, etc.

3. To develop a sustainable management system regarding

biodiversity.





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