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1. Project LIFE - Nature '99 Actions for the protection of the calcareous fens of lake:
Natural Environment - Natural wetlands
 The project LIFE - Nature '99, is working out in Trichonis lake area, as a goal has the protection of the calcareous fens of lake. Immediate objective of the project is the restoration of sites to a favorable conservation state and increase public awareness. Long term objective of the project is to secure the protection of the Calcareous Fens within the network of strategically located sites. The Calcareous fens is a priority habitat type in Annex I of the Directive 92/43/EEC. The Calcareous Fens are very unstable habitats thus requiring special protection. Calcareous Fens with Cladium mariscus and Carex sp are usually found at lowland areas of lakes and lagoons. The geographic distribution of the Calcareous Fens is limited to some small fresh water systems to Greece. Although the areas it covers are small these biotopes are of scientific interest since it represents unstable and vulnerable habitats. The proposed project aims at implementing management actions, which are essential for the restoration and conservation of the habitat Calcareous Fens, within the NATURA 2000 site Trichonis Lake.
http://www.life-trichonis.gr/
 
 
2. Municipality of Amaroussion:
Transports - Urban transport
 The municipality of Amarousiou as far as the environment is concerned has provided the citizens with the possibility of using the municipal Transportation without fee. In addition the municipality aims at producing conditions for the unobstructed movement and transportation in the city, and also regulating the use of roads in such a way so that vehicles, public means of transportation and pedestrians are able to move in harmony. Also the municipality promotes protection of the environment and of the natural resources, it intervenes in a dynamic way in subjects of urban planning and waste management. Finally the municipality of Amarousiou is the place where the Olympic games are going to be conducted, therefore the city is going to be improved.
http://www.maroussi2004.gr/
 
 

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