Wetland Information

Wetland name: Bosco Pantano di Policoro e Costa Ionica foce Sinni (It 9220055)

Country: Italy

Region: Basilicata

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 600,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Planned

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: OA WWF Costa ionica Lucana e aree interne, Legambiente Montalbano, CNR Firenze, unibas, centro studi Appennino Lucano

Type of organization:

• Local government
• Site manager
• NGO/foundation
• University/scientific
• Tourist sector
• Experts

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Freshwater marsh
• Coastal lagoon
• Spring/cave wetland
• Seasonal or temporary pond/marsh
• Permanent pond
• Riparian forest or swamp forest
• Sand bar/spit
• Mud flat

Type of degradation:

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

Causes of degradation:

• Farming
• Water abstraction/reduced water inflow
• Introduced/invasive species
• Deficient/inadequate management
• Human-induced fire
• Toxic waste dumping (chemical, industrial, agriculture, etc.)

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Control of water abstraction
• External water supply
• Water control structures (gates, sluices, etc.)
• Erosion control
• Sewage treatment
• Non-toxic waste removal (domestic, debris, etc.)
• Toxic waste removal (chemical, industrial, agriculture, etc.)
• Vegetation planting/afforestation
• Control/eradication of introduced/invasive species
• Regulate/restrict access to or within the wetland

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• Local government
• Site manager
• NGO/foundation
• University/scientific
• Farmers
• Tourist sector
• Private company/owner
• Experts

Within a legally protected area:

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

If international, under which figure of protection?

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