Wetland Information

Wetland name: Lady's Mile

Country: Cyprus

Region: Ladys Mile Area (Akrotiri Wetland System)

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 1500,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Ongoing

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: Terra Cypria

Type of organization:

• NGO/foundation

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Salt marsh
• Freshwater marsh
• Coastal lagoon

Type of degradation:

• Habitat destruction
• Habitat degradation/change
• Changes in water regime
• Disturbance of fauna

Causes of degradation:

• Urban/tourist development
• Leisure/tourism/sport
• Introduced/invasive species
• Deficient/inadequate management

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Artificial channels/pipes (drainage, water supply, etc.)
• Levelling/changes in the topography/canals
• Landscaping
• Non-toxic waste removal (domestic, debris, etc.)
• Vegetation cutting/control
• Regulate/ban of human activities
• Species reintroduction
• Control/eradication of introduced/invasive species
• Regulate/restrict access to or within the wetland

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• Regional government
• Local government
• Site manager
• NGO/foundation
• Farmers
• Tourist sector
• Local community
• Experts

Within a legally protected area:

• National
• Subnational (regional, provincial, local...)

If international, under which figure of protection?

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