http://cretaplant.biol.uoa.gr/ 2004-2007

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(Habitat Directive 92/43/EEC)

•Androcymbium rechingeri

•Anthemis glaberrima

•Bupleurum kakiskalae

•Cephalanthera cucullata

•Hypericum aciferum

•Nepeta sphaciotica

•Palm groves of Phoenix (9370*)

6 Plants and 1 Habitat of EU priority

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Objective of the Project

The creation of a pilot Plant Micro-Reserve

network in Western Crete (Chania Prefecture).

The network is comprised by 7 reserves, all

situated within the boundaries of 4 SCI (NATURA

2000 sites).

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PMR Experts Workshop 5-6.4.2011 Nicosia, CY

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PMR SCI SF (ha) AL (m) NI FL EP HAB CS

Androcymbium rechingeri GR 4340002 2,2 8-20 ~ 350.000 110 3 3 FV

Anthemis glaberrima GR 4340001 4,4 0-40 ~ 100.000 116 3 4 FV

Bupleurum kakiskalae GR 4340008 1,0 1450-1550 ~ 100 48 16 4 FV

Cephalanthera cucullata GR 4340008 12,1 1200-1380 ~ 150 141 8 3 FV

Hypericum aciferum GR 4340008 6,5 0-300 ~ 300 134 8 5 FV

Nepeta sphaciotica GR 4340008 5,2 2230-2350 ~ 30.000 63 32 2 FV

Phoenix theophrasti GR 4340015 7,9 0-20 48 195 9 6 U2

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PMR GRAZING TOURISM HUM. ACT. FIRE GEN. EROS. CLIM. CH.

Androcymbium

Anthemis

Bupleurum

Cephalanthera

Hypericum

Nepeta

Phoenix

THREATS

Researcher’s view. How can research be more involved in LIFE?

What are the obstacles?

LIFE Nature and Biodiversity – preparing the future A Conference of the LIFE Programme

Brussels, May 31 – June 1, 2010

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QUESTION: Do we really need research as a basis for conservation projects? YES, Because the ‘knowledge basis’ should be updated and widened continuously AND large gaps do exist in our knowledge concerning to species and habitats of Community interest

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Case 1 – Cephalanthera cucullata (an orchid with vegetative dormancy)

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Case 2 – Anthemis glaberrima (an annual daisy with fluctuating populations)

Urgently needed: Knowledge of Reproductive Biology (seed yield, soil seed banks, germination, seedling establishment)

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PMR Experts Workshop 5-6.4.2011 Nicosia, CY

PMR Experts Workshop 5-6.4.2011 Nicosia, CY

PMR Experts Workshop 5-6.4.2011 Nicosia, CY

PMR Experts Workshop 5-6.4.2011 Nicosia, CY

PMR Experts Workshop 5-6.4.2011 Nicosia, CY

Is there life after LIFE?

Continuation of Monitoring

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Is there life after LIFE? ‘Legalization’ of PMR as

Wildlife Refugia

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The key-words of success: A significant conservation problem Solid and novel concepts Knowledge – Research Coordination Collaboration Communication