Wetland Information

Wetland name: Landscape Park Strunjan (salinas, lagoon)

Country: Slovenia

Region: Obalno Kraška regija

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 34,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Planned

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: Public Institute Landscape Park Strunjan, Ministry of environment, Municipality of Piran, salt producer

Type of organization:

• National government
• Local government
• Site manager
• Salt production

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Salt marsh
• Water course
• Coastal lagoon

Type of degradation:

• Changes in water regime
• Decrease of salinity
• Eutrophication
• Disturbance of fauna

Causes of degradation:

• Farming
• Urban/tourist development
• Deficient/inadequate management
• Climate change

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• External water supply
• Water control structures (gates, sluices, etc.)
• Flood control
• Erosion control
• Saline water barriers
• Water pollution barriers
• Sewage treatment
• Vegetation planting/afforestation

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• National government
• Local government
• Site manager
• University/scientific
• Salt production
• Tourist sector
• Local community
• Education community

Within a legally protected area:

• International
• National

If international, under which figure of protection?

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