Direct benefits information:
The restoration of the Comana wetlands greatly improved biodiversity in the area. The construction of the dam on the Neajlov River, downstream of Comana Lake, increased the level of water in the floodplain area and has maintained it at a constant level, which has had positive effects on avi-fauna. New feeding sites for duck and heron species in the area previously occupied by reeds were established. It is estimated that the land available as habitat for bird species was increased by at least 30% and the number of birds increased by at least 5%. Moreover, the improved ecological conditions increased the quality of habitats and hence species richness for fish and invertebrates.
Ancillary benefits information:
20 temporarily new jobs were created during the construction of the dam. Permanent economic benefits from establishing ecological research area in cooperation with nearby scientific institution. More permanent economic benefits are to be expected from the development of tourism (the restoration of Comana wetlands is attracting an increasing number of tourists, especially during weekends) and from collaboration with scientific institutions in nearby cities.Business investment is coming also to the area. The park administration organises guided visits for school children and other groups, and thematic seminars and workshops with local authorities and interested local stakeholders.Benefits: 1. Tourism and recreation †“ 10.000 visitors to protected sites per year; 5.000 users for camping, nature walks, jogging, water sports, cycling per year 2. Education †“ 500 educational excursions per year 3. Conservation benefits - existence value of habitat, species and genetic diversity
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The funded measures were the following:
- Ecological restoration of habitats and reinforcement of species population, through 1) construction of a dam with sluice on Neajlov River, downstream of Comana Lake2) construction of a fish scale downstream of the dam; - Setting up monitoring systems for the Natura 2000 sites and protected areas,
- Construction and improvement of the infrastructure of the national protected areas and Natura 2000 sites (building of visitors and information centres and of information panels, risk management / fire prevention and control etc.).
- Preparation of information and publicity materials to contribute to awareness raising on the issues of protected areas and Natura 2000
Information on Ecosystem improved biodiversity:
The construction of the dam on the Neajlov River, downstream of Comana Lake, increased the level of water in the floodplain area and has maintained it at a constant level, which has had positive effects on avifauna. New feeding sites for duck and heron species in the area previously occupied by reeds were established. It is estimated that the land available as habitat for bird species was increased by at least 30% and the number of birds increased by at least 5%. Initially there were 157 species, and after
project implementation were inventoried 212 species, of which 78 species protected at national and European level.Moreover, for fish populations and their invertebrate prey, the new conditions such as oxygen concentrations, changing water levels and their daily fluctuations have improved the quality of habitats and species richness.
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