Wetland Information

Wetland name: Nafplio - Nea Kios wetland

Country: Greece

Region: Peloponnese

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 300,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Proposed

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: National Technical University of Athens, Hellenic Ornithological Society, Regional government

Type of organization:

• Regional government
• NGO/foundation
• University/scientific

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Salt marsh
• Freshwater marsh
• Seasonal or temporary pond/marsh
• Sand bar/spit
• Mud flat
• N/A

Type of degradation:

• Habitat destruction
• Habitat degradation/change
• Chemical pollution of water
• Disturbance of fauna
• Negative effects on rare or endangered species
• Soil degradation/pollution/erosion

Causes of degradation:

• Industry
• Urban/tourist development
• Leisure/tourism/sport
• Introduced/invasive species
• Deficient/inadequate management
• Non-toxic waste dumping (domestic, debris, etc.)

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Levelling/changes in the topography/canals
• Soil restoration
• Landscaping
• Non-toxic waste removal (domestic, debris, etc.)
• Regulate/ban of human activities
• Regulate/restrict access to or within the wetland

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• Regional government
• Local government
• NGO/foundation
• University/scientific
• Fishermen
• Industry
• Tourist sector
• Local community
• Education community
• Sport related
• Culture related
• Experts

Within a legally protected area:

• National

If international, under which figure of protection?

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