Wetland Information

Wetland name: Kopana Salinas (Evoia)

Country: Greece

Region: Evoia / Evia / Euboea

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 22,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Proposed

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: Dimos Chalkideon

Type of organization:

• Local government

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Salt marsh
• Salt pans

Type of degradation:

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

Causes of degradation:

• Deficient/inadequate management
• Non-toxic waste dumping (domestic, debris, etc.)

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Excavation/dredging using machinery
• Artificial channels/pipes (drainage, water supply, etc.)
• Water control structures (gates, sluices, etc.)
• Soil restoration
• 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

Within a legally protected area:

• Not protected

If international, under which figure of protection?

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