SubsidieMeestersSmall fish, small streams, big challenges: conservation of endangered species in tributaries of the upper Po river
The project aims to conserve six endangered freshwater fish species by restoring river connectivity, improving habitats, controlling invasive species, and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.
Projectdetails
Introduction
The project objective is to prevent the decline of six freshwater fishes of Annex II of the Habitat Directive:
- Po brook lamprey (Lethenteron zanandreai)
- Southeuropean Nose (Protochondrostoma genei)
- Italian Nose (Chondrostoma soetta)
- Italian Loach (Sabanejewia larvata)
- (Telestes muticellus)
- Sculpin (Cottus gobio)
T. muticellus is evaluated in conservation status U1 Unfavourable-Inadequate and the other five as U2 Unfavourable-Bad.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the project include:
- Restoration of longitudinal connectivity for 122 km, currently fragmented by 16 barriers.
- Habitat improvement in 13 strategic points.
- Restocking of the population of five species through a fish farm.
- Alien species control and reduction in 440 km across 20 Natura 2000 targeted sites in the Piedmont Region in the northern part of the Po River basin.
- Construction of an allochthonous biomass reuse through an agreement with a pet food company.
Stakeholder Engagement
A wide approach to stakeholder engagement is foreseen, including:
- Active participation in conservation actions by fishermen, volunteers, students, and citizens.
- Involvement of the local community to increase the value of natural resources through a Citizen Science approach.
Long-term Conservation Measures
For the long-term conservation of the species, the project will:
- Draft and approve specific conservation measures.
- Develop guidelines for river continuity.
- Provide updated data to revise the measures of the Po River Basin Management Plan of the Water Framework Directive.
Transferability and Replicability
To ensure the transferability and replicability of results, the project will implement a network of stakeholders to replicate and transfer the results by carrying out networking activities in:
- Italy
- Spain
- France
These activities will focus on areas facing similar threats for similar species.
Contribution to LIFE Work Programme
The project contributes to the LIFE work programme implementation by applying best practices across 20 Natura 2000 sites and other adjacent areas.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 3.276.786 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 5.461.316 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-8-2022 |
| Einddatum | 31-7-2027 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TORINOpenvoerder
- ISTITUTO DELTA ECOLOGIA APPLICATA SRL
- CITTA' METROPOLITANA DI TORINO
- POLITECNICO DI TORINO
- PROVINCIA DI CUNEO
- PROVINCIA DI VERCELLI
- ENTE DI GESTIONE DELLE AREE PROTETTE DEL PO PIEMONTESE
- PROVINCIA DI ALESSANDRIA
Land(en)
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