SemiAquaticLife - Re-creating habitat complexity for semi-aquatic fauna LIFE14 NAT/SE/000201

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Wetlands harbour multiple organisms that are at least partially dependent on freshwaters for completing their lifecycle.

1 SemiAquaticLife - Re-creating habitat complexity for semi-aquatic fauna LIFE14 NAT/SE/ Project description Environmental issues Beneficiaries Administrative data Read more Contact details: Project Manager: Kristian Nilsson kristian.nilsson@lansstyrelsen.se Project description: Background Freshwater ecosystems are vital for biodiversity and human wellbeing. Wetlands harbour multiple organisms that are at least partially dependent on freshwaters for completing their lifecycle. Amphibians and invertebrates are key components of wetlands, and these groups contain numerous endangered species. The semi-aquatic lifecycle of these groups make them particularly susceptible to changes in the quality, abundance and distance between wetlands. The condition of surrounding terrestrial habitats is also significant. Many herptiles (reptile or amphibian) and insect species have been subject to dramatic declines due to human disturbance e.g. draining of wetlands, urbanisation and fragmentation of the landscape. Invasive alien species, including diseases, also pose global threats to the native semi-aquatic fauna. In Europe, many herptiles and insects are dependent on Natura 2000 sites and other protected areas for their long-term survival. A key factor for long-term survival of reptiles or amphibians and insects with limited dispersal abilities is that populations must be able to thrive in a metapopulation. This means that there must be a minimum number of suitable breeding sites within dispersal distance. Moreover, the terrestrial environment must also provide suitable habitats for feeding, hibernation and protection against predators. Previous work at Natura 2000 sites typically focused on actions in either aquatic or terrestrial habitats. Objectives

2 The objective of the SemiAquaticLife project is to restore and improve the conservation status of herptiles and semi-aquatic insects in Natura 2000 sites in southern Sweden (11 sites), Denmark (19 sites) and Germany (9 sites). The goal is to ensure viable metapopulations of species listed in the annexes of the Habitats Directive. Focus will be on listed herptiles and invertebrates and improvement of both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Another objective is to increase awareness and acceptance among stakeholders and the general public of the need for restoration actions for semiaquatic fauna and herptiles. Finally, the main results of the project will be summarised in guidelines of best practices that will provide European conservation recommendations. Expected results: Some new wetlands created and 196 wetlands restored by digging and restoring wetlands; Hibernation spots created with 148 piles of gravel, stones, dead wood or shrubberies; Some 57 ha of bushes, trees and invasive flora cleared and fencing erected for 8.8 km; Species reintroduction and supportive breeding for Lacerta agilis (DE), Bombina, bombina (DK, DE, SE), Pelobates fuscus (DE, SE), Bufo viridis (DE), Hyla arborea (DK), Epidalea calamita (DK, SE); Information material and exhibitions (E-actions) aimed at the public offering an introduction to the life and ecology of the semi-aquatic fauna and herptiles; Site specific management plans for future conservation produced for all 40 project sites; Outcome of the conservation actions assessed by monitoring colonisation success of the listed semi-aquatic fauna and herptiles in the restored/created habitats. (The conditions for a viable metapopulation are expected to be established during the project period and good population status of the focus species not later than five years after completion of the project.); Monitoring of the ecosystem services and the socio-economic aspects providing additional information about the effects of restoration actions not just for biodiversity, but also for human well-being; and A comprehensive guide on how to successfully apply and evaluate best practice methods for restoration of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Results

3 Environmental issues addressed: Themes Habitats - Freshwater Species - Reptiles Species - Amphibians Species - Invertebrates Keywords endangered species aquatic ecosystem draining management plan restoration measure introduction of animal species wetland Target EU Legislation Nature protection and Biodiversity Directive 92/43 - Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora- Habitats Directiv... COM(95) "Communication on the judicious use and conservation of wetlands" ( ) COM(2011) 244 final Our life insurance, our natural capital: an EU biodiversity strategy to COM(2013) 249 final Communication from the Commission on Green Infrastructure (GI) - Enhancing E... COM(2013) 620 final Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on t... Target species Bombina bombina Bufo calamita Bufo viridis Dytiscus latissimus Epidalea calamita Graphoderus bilineatus Hyla arborea Lacerta agilis Leucorrhinia albifrons Leucorrhinia pectoralis Pelobates fuscus Rana dalmatina Triturus cristatus Natura 2000 sites SCI DK002X110Saltholm og omliggende hav SCI DK002X111Vestamager og havet syd for SPADK005X094Sejrø Bugt og Nekselø SPADK005X098Sprogø og Halskov Rev SPADK006X081Karrebæk, Dybsø og Avnø Fjorde SPADK006X089Præstø Fjord, Ulfshale, Nyord og Jungshoved Nor SPADK006Y091Holmegårds Mose og Porsmose SPADK008X071Sydfynske Øhav

4 SPADK008X076Æbelø og kysten ved Nærå SPADK00AX050Kallesmærsk Hede og Grærup Langsø SPASE Falsterbo-Foteviken SPASE Löddeåns mynning SCI DE Binnendünen Nordoe SCI DK005X221Sejerø Bugt og Saltbæk Vig SCI DK005Y229Skælskør Fjord og havet og kysten mellem Agersø og Glænø SCI DK006X233Havet og kysten mellem Præstø Fjord og Grønsund SCI DK006X234Havet og kysten mellem Karrebæk Fjord og Knudshoved Odde SCI DK006Y275Suså med Tystrup-Bavelse Sø og Slagmosen SCI DK007X080Almindingen, Ølene og Paradisbakkerne SCI DK008X184Æbelø, havet syd for og Nærå SCI DK008X190Centrale Storebælt og Vresen SCI DK009X058Hostrup Sø, Assenholm Mose og Felsted Vestermark SCI DK009X059Pamhule Skov og Stevning Dam SCI DK009X068Rinkenæs Skov, Dyrehaven og Rode Skov SCI DK009X070Frøslev Mose SCI DK009X271Lilleskov og Troldsmose SCI DK00AX173Kallesmærsk Hede, Grærup Langsø, Fiilsø og Kærgård Klitplantage SCI SE Bäckhalladalen SCI SE Gladsaxhallar och Tobisviksheden SCI SE Ravlunda skjutfält SCI SE Falsterbohalvön SCI SE Falsterbo skjutfält SCI SE Revingefältet SPADE Flensburger Förde SPADE Schlei SCI DE NSG Fröslev-Jardelunder Moor SCI DE Gewässer des Bongsieler Kanal-Systems SCI DE Treene Winderatter See bis Friedrichstadt und Bollingstedter Au SCI DE Küstenstreifen West- und Nordfehmarn SCI DE Hohenfelder Mühlenau SCI DE Pantener Moorweiher und Umgebung SCI DK003X297Jægerspris Skydeterræn SCI SE Tygelsjö-Gessie SCI SE Vellinge ängar SCI SE Limhamns kalkbrott SCI SE Fågelsjön SCI DE Küstenbereiche Flensburger Förde von Flensburg bis Geltinger Birk SCI DE Schlei incl. Schleimünde und vorgelagerter Flachgründe Beneficiaries: Coordinator Type of organisation County Administrative Board of Skåne Regional authority

5 Description Partners The County Administrative Board of Skåne is responsible for overseeing that national goals are implemented in the county. The board is a cross-section regional government body employing around 550 people on issues such as nature conservation, environmental protection, animal protection, agriculture, hunting and fishing. The environment section of County Administrative Board of Kristianstad has a thorough knowledge of and competence in covering protection of species and habitats. AC(Amphi Consult), Denmark StN(Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein), Germany FMK(Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune), Denmark FBE(Forsvarets Bygnings- og Etablissementstjeneste), Denmark NST(Nature Agency, Denmark), Denmark Administrative data: Project reference LIFE14 NAT/SE/ Duration 01-JAN-2016 to 31-DEC Total budget 5,805, EU contribution 3,478, Schleswig-Holstein(Deutschland) Project location Hovedstaden(Danmark) Sjælland(Danmark) Syddanmark(Danmark) Midtjylland(Danmark) Sydsverige(Sverige) Read more: Project web site Project web site - 2 Project's website Project's Facebook page Project description Environmental issues Beneficiaries Administrative data Read more

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