Title of the project
Wetland creation in agricultural landascape
Description
A group of hunters rented fields from landowner and created two ponds for hunting purposes, flooding is present from end of August till April/May.
Results
Birds are using ponds for feeding and resting during migration and wintering. Some particular species is now present, as Botaurus stellaris, Pleagadis falcinellus, Platalea leucorodia, Aythya nyroca, Limosa limosa, Calidris pugnax etc.
Location
| Country | Italy |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Fields around Foce Fiume Amato-seashore |
| Municipalities involved | Lamezia Terme |
| Province(s) | Catanzaro |
| Region | Calabria |
Starting date
2014
Habitat Types
Farmland, Wetland, Coastal
Protection status of the areas
No protection status
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Huntable species, Protected species, Threatened species, Abundant species, Migratory species |
| Species Type | Birds |
| Name(s) of main species | All anatidae, Botaurus stellaris, Herons, Scolopacidae, Charadridae, |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities), Land purchase (e.g. purchase areas for management and restorations activities)
Partners
| Leading partners | No |
Estimation of the budget (total or annual)
Renting of area 5000/euros/year; Creating ponds around 5000/euros; Maintenance activities (cutting vegetation, water management etc.) around 4000/euros/year.
Estimation of Human Resources needed
Around 6 people involved, Around 100/hours/year