Wetland Information

Wetland name: Dinjiška saltpans

Country: Croatia

Region: NW Dalmatia, Island of Pag

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 65,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Proposed

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: croatian society for bird and nature protection, Public institutions for the management of protected areas in Zadar county

Type of organization:

• Site manager
• NGO/foundation

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
• Negative effects on rare or endangered species
• Soil degradation/pollution/erosion

Causes of degradation:

• Water abstraction/reduced water inflow
• Salt production/mining
• Urban/tourist development
• Leisure/tourism/sport
• Deficient/inadequate management

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Water control structures (gates, sluices, etc.)
• Erosion control
• Saline water barriers

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• Site manager
• NGO/foundation
• Salt production
• Tourist sector
• Local community
• Education community
• Private company/owner

Within a legally protected area:

• International

If international, under which figure of protection?

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