Wetland Information

Wetland name: Marais de la Macta

Country: Algeria

Region: Mascara

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 23000,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Proposed

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: Conservation des forêts, Direction de l'environnement, les APC,Université de Mascara, Association Verte de Mascara

Type of organization:

• Regional government
• Local government
• NGO/foundation
• University/scientific

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Salt marsh
• Coastal lagoon
• Seasonal or temporary pond/marsh

Type of degradation:

• Habitat degradation/change
• Changes in water regime
• Decrease of salinity
• Eutrophication
• Chemical pollution of water
• Disturbance of fauna
• Negative effects on rare or endangered species

Causes of degradation:

• Farming
• Grazing
• Hunting
• Water abstraction/reduced water inflow
• Deficient/inadequate management
• Climate change
• Toxic waste dumping (chemical, industrial, agriculture, etc.)
• Non-toxic waste dumping (domestic, debris, etc.)

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Control of water abstraction
• Artificial channels/pipes (drainage, water supply, etc.)
• External water supply
• Water control structures (gates, sluices, etc.)
• Landscaping
• Water pollution barriers
• Control/ban of pesticides and fertilizers
• Water treatment/purification
• Sewage treatment
• Non-toxic waste removal (domestic, debris, etc.)
• Toxic waste removal (chemical, industrial, agriculture, etc.)
• Vegetation planting/afforestation
• Regulate/ban of human activities
• Regulate/restrict access to or within the wetland

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• National government
• Regional government
• Local government
• NGO/foundation
• University/scientific
• Farmers
• Hunters
• Fishermen
• Tourist sector
• Local community
• Education community
• Sport related
• Culture related
• Religious community
• Experts

Within a legally protected area:

• International

If international, under which figure of protection?

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