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News Release: The new documentary of the project LIFE Natura2000Value Crete
LIFE Natura2000Value Crete prepared a documentary dedicated to the Network NATURA 2000 and its ecosystem services in Crete. Available at the following link:
Workshops on «Managing NATURA2000 sites: New Challenges, Good Practices and Public Consultation».
University of Crete – Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) in the context of program LIFE + Information and Communication, entitled «Ecological Services, social benefits and economic value of ecosystem services in the areas of NATURA 2000 Network in Crete» (Acronym: ‘’LIFE NATURA2000 Value Crete’’ – LIFE13 INF/GR/ 00018), organized two (2) Workshops on the «Management of NATURA2000 Networks: New Challenges, Good Practices and public consultation».
Participation in the 3rd Tourism Festival of Ierapetra Municipality, 5-10 September 2018
The mobile photography exhibition of NATURA 2000 protected areas developed under the Natura 2000 Value Crete project was presented during the 3rd Tourism Festival of Ierapetra that took place during the first week of Autumn 2018 (5 to 10 September 2018).
The information guides on the services and benefits of the coastal, mountainous and rural ecosystems were distributed to participants of this 6 day event.
A fruitful discussion on the ecosystem services and their contribution to the competitiveness of the local tourism product took place suggesting horizontal partnerships for the protection of environment in order to ensure sustainable development.
The action was implemented in cooperation with the Biopolitics International Organization and the Municipal Nonprofit Organization for Environment both of which are partners of the project «Natural Environment and Innovative Actions in Biotourism» funded by the Green Fund.
Participation in Rural August Festival (Chania 24-30/8/2018)
The project LIFE NATURA2000ValueCrete participated in the Rural August Exhibition that took place during the last week of August 2018.
The 3 information guides of the ecosystem services of coastal, mountainous and agricultural Natura 2000 areas containing maps and photos from all the 54 NATURA2000 Protected Areas of Crete were distributed among participants and the project was presented under a kiosk based at the centre of 1866 square of Chania.
This year’s exhibition hosted all in total 40 kiosks at the central city's square.
A two day event in Ano Asites village for the protected natural areas
LIFE Natura2000Value Crete, in collaboration with the Cultural and Folklore Association of Ano Asites village, organized a two day event (July, 27 and 28, 2018) on the protected natural areas and the ecosystem services they offer.
On Friday 27, the project documentary was shown on the hall of the Cultural and Folklore Association, followed by a presentation on the Natura 2000 network areas and their ecosystem services. A long discussion with many questions and remarks from the audience followed. On the next morning (Saturday 28), in Ai Giannis square, the village children enjoyed the project floor game, before moving to Agios Antonios gorge for the release to the wild of two rehabilitated griffon vultures and two buzzards.
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Environment Directorate-General -
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NATURA 2000 -
Ministry of Environment and Energy -
Natura mission -
Project BIOforLIFE -
Enhancement and promotion of Cretan NATURA2000 sites -
LIFE-Stymfalia project -
3xEnvironment -
LIFE ForestLife -
LIFE ElClimA -
LIFE FORBIRDS -
LIFE Natura Themis -
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