Apano Meria, Wildlife Refuge (WR), 190 ha (ΦΕΚ 524/Β/25.6.1997) Click Here In 1997, a permanent Wildlife Refuge, encompassing 190 acres of agricultural, grassland and partially forest land, was established in Syros, fulfilling the requirements for covering the needs of fauna in terms of peace, food and water, in the location of Apano Meria, of the […]
Opinions of the Environmental Chamber
The Chamber of Environment and Sustainability represents: The area of Apano Meria of Syros includes, in addition to the typical phryganan ecosystem, the area “Aetos”, which is overgrown with reed and juniper, and is a forest ecosystem of sclerophyllous leaves (maquis vegetation) and (to a lesser extent) areas cultivated in a traditional manner (abandoned fields). […]
Urban Control Zones of Syros
UCZ Government Gazette – UCZ of Syros (You can download it here) SYROS: Urban Control Zones (UCZ) Urban Zones in Siros: with yellow color are the RCZ and with green the Archaeological sites The Urban Control Zones (UCZ) defined by the 1337/83 law, article 29, paragraph 2 (Gov.Gzt. 33/Art/83), are areas of ecological protection, determined […]
Government Gazette – Chaladriani – Grammata – Pherecydes Cave
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Natura 2000 – Government Gazette – Special Protection Areas
2011 N 3937 Gov.Gzt. 60 A 31032011 (You can download it here) Special Protection Areas 2010 Adaptation 79_409_2010 (You can download it here)
What the Council of the State says about Apano Meria in Syros
Small islands are among the sensitive ecosystems that need special protection under the constitutional requirement of Article 24 of the Constitution on the Protection of the Natural Environment. An essential part of this protection is the specific spatial planning which must ensure the survival of the natural capital and ecosystems of the island and provide […]
What is the NATURA 2000 Network
It was found by the European Union that the conservation of a certain number of natural habitats and species of Community interest (Special Areas of Conservation), is gradually deteriorating, with the risk of leading to an irreversible loss of a significant part of biodiversity. In order to prevent this danger, it was deemed necessary to […]
History and features of the Natura 2000 network in Greece
(November 2012) Natura 2000 is a European network of sites (Sites of Community Importance—Special Conservation Areas and Special Protection Areas), which operates under common European rules. In these areas certain management measures must be implemented, degradation and significant nuisance should be avoided, and an appropriate impact assessment of plans, projects and activities should be implemented. […]
Report of Ornithological Company – Northern Syros and Islets
A re-evaluation program of 69 Important Bird Areas A re-evaluation program of 69 Important Bird Areas to be designated as Special Protection Areas for avian fauna. Draft of action plans to protect priority species. Area Folder: GR4220032 Northern Syros and islets You can download it here