Management of riparian habitats and visitors, dissemination of knowledge and public awareness in the protected areas

The development of the “IT-PROTECTED” project proposal was driven by the presence of protected areas from the pan-European Natura network and the Ramsar treaty, as well as common challenges and opportunities for the coastal natural environment and protected areas of the cross-border area of Greece – Bulgaria. The project aims to promote natural resources, develop ecotourism, and improve conditions for the protection and sustainability of wildlife and habitats in the transboundary area.

To achieve its objectives, the project focuses on providing telematic-tourist services to visitors of the Nestos Delta and the Axios-Loudia-Aliakmons Delta, through the use of terminals (digital guides) that contain information and audio-visual material for each habitat, as well as real-time viewing over the internet of the image from the two deltas. Additionally, the project includes the construction of a bird shelter and care center, a bird observatory, and a horse shelter.

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