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BIODIVERSITY REPORT On Dasos Dadias- Lefkimis- Soufliou Bousiaki Eleni.
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Transcript of BIODIVERSITY REPORT On Dasos Dadias- Lefkimis- Soufliou Bousiaki Eleni.
The location of Dadia
• Dadia forest lays North of Alexandroupolis,in the province of Evros, in Thrace.
• It covers the S.E. hills of the Rodopi mountain range.
• It lays along one of the major flyways for migratory birds.
The forest landscape
It is compiled by:• streams• rocky formations• forest gaps• natural fences• traditional
cultivations
(Nicos Petrou)
The three key factors that shaped the character of the forest
• Fire
• Grazing
• Woodcutting
(Nicos Petrou)
Dadia forest through the years
Until the 1970’s• Clustered population,mild land useIn 1974• Initiation of the «Evros Development
Project»In 1979• A report by B. Hallman prompted the
Greek Government to create a reserve in Dadia
The structure of the reserve
• One small nucleus of 922ha.
• One larger one of 6368ha.
• The two nuclei are surrounded by 39000ha of buffer zone.
• One small nucleus of 922ha.
• One larger one of 6368ha.
• The two nuclei are surrounded by 39000ha of buffer zone.
(Gatzogiannis-Poirazidis-Skartsi)
Dadia through the years
• In 1985 the value of the herpetofauna was pointed out by scientists
• In 1987 several management projects were undertaken, for example the feeding area
• Natura 2000 (E.U. Directive 92/43) declared Dadia as S.P.A.
(from brochure)
FLORA
• The forest coverage is no less than 70%
• Dominant species are the Calabrian Pine and the Turkish Oak
• Riparian vegetation consists of Alders and white Willows
(Nicos Petrou)
FAUNA- BIRDS
• Out of 38 species of Raptors in Europe, 36 are present in Dadia
• 3 out of 4 european species meet here
• The area puts up the most endangered species of raptors
Birdwatchers
• Dadia is of significant interest for visiting birdwatchers
• Dadia is of significant interest for visiting birdwatchers
(from brochure)
Reptiles and Amphibians
• 8 species are protected by Natura 2000 and 31 by international conventions.
• Their high population density indicates their key position in the ecosystem
TORTOISES
• They are probably the most endangered reptiles!
• The two most common species are: Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) and Spur- thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca)
(Nicos Petrou)
MAMMALS
• 5 species are protected by NATURA 2000 and 9 species are in the Red Data Book for Mammals
• Wildcat (Felis sylvestris)
(Nicos Petrou)
• Inadequate habitat and hunting grounds for reptiles and amphibians in the buffer zone.
• Reforestation, timber extraction and agricultural practices in the buffer zone.
• Decrease of livestock breeding.• Hunting and poisoning.• Road construction, military activities and traffic.• Ecotourism not well planned.• Pet trade.
MANAGEMENT
• Alternative and more ecological form of forestry
• A general management plan• Biomonitoring program• Installation of goat flocks • Maintainance of the open character of the
forest• Strengthning of grazing• Stimulation of ecotourism
Ecotourism
• Local people have found other sources of income through ecotourism
• There is an ecotourism centre in Dadia village
(from brochure)
Connection of the Evros Delta and Dadia forest
• Dadia forest is a part of the unique extended ecosystem of River Evros
• It can gradually restablish the wild life of Evros through the buffer zone, if well managed