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Analýza ekologického stavu lokalit sítě NATURA 2000 zařazených do projektu LIFE in Salt Marshes
| Title in English | Analysis of the ecological status of NATURA 2000 sites included in the LIFE in Salt Marshes project. |
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Research report |
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| web | https://life.envirop.cz/docs/vystupy-vysledky/researchreport_final_komprim_compressed.pdf |
| Description | This study focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the ecological status of sites included in the NATURA 2000 network, which are part of the LIFE in Salt Marshes project. The research is aimed at assessing biodiversity, ecosystem conditions, water quality, the presence of invasive and expansive species, hydrological dynamics, and the vulnerability of sites to climate change. The studied areas include selected wetland and saline habitats of the Moravian Pannonia, which rank among the most endangered ecosystems in both the Czech Republic and Europe. These habitats face significant degradation due to eutrophication, drainage, encroachment of non-native vegetation, agricultural intensification, and changes in water regimes. A wide range of methods was applied to obtain relevant data, including hydrobiological, botanical, entomological, and zoological monitoring. Additionally, chemical and physical parameters of water, spatial heterogeneity of habitats, and indicators of ecosystem services were analyzed. The results of this study provide valuable insights for the design and implementation of effective management measures aimed at halting degradation, restoring the natural functions of wetland ecosystems, stabilizing populations of key protected species, and supporting the long-term ecological stability of the studied sites. This study serves as a key reference for conservation strategies at both national and European levels and contributes to the fulfillment of the objectives of the LIFE program, which focuses on biodiversity protection and landscape adaptation to ongoing climate change. |
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