On 24-26 April 2017, The Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems - Hellenic Agricultural Organization DEMETER, organized a seminar in the "Papakostio" Cultural Center of Amfiklia, to inform farmers, breeders and beekeepers about the "coexistence of animal production and the natural environment ". During the first two days speeches were delivered by speculators (eg apiculture, livestock farming, certification of animal products, basic principles of the new CAP etc.) and the third day an informative/educational visit was organized to pastures of Mount Kallidromo.
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On 04.02.2017 the team of Dr. Irene Vallianatou was completed the "autumn" seeding in temporary ponds of Kallidromos in the framework of Action C.4 which is being implemented by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The task was repeatedly postponed on the temporary ponds due to this year's weather conditions changed from the dry phase of the ice very quickly. Along with Ms Valianatou contributed to sowing colleagues Dimitris Bouboukis and Thanasis Komninos. In particular the team sowed the key species of temporary ponds of Verbena supina, Heliotropioum supinum and Myosurus minimus. The seeds were provided by UoA and have been collected in the framework of Action C7.
The Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems - Hellenic Agricultural Organization DEMETER, organized a three day seminar (from 12 to 14 December 2016), at Loutra Ypatis, in order to inform farmers, stockmen and beekeepers about the "Utilization of Oiti and Kallidromo pasture for the production of animal products". The conclusion of this seminar was to preserve traditional forms of extensive farming and beekeeping as it is an important productive capital. At the same time, the preservation of traditional forms of extensive farming and beekeeping can be a reference point and attract visitors to the mountainous areas not only due to the availability of high quality products but also because of the strong and unique cultural elements which they are associated.
The Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems - Hellenic Agricultural Organization DEMETER, organized a three day seminar (from 12 to 14 September 2016) in order to inform farmers, stockmen and beekeepers about the sustainable management of mountain Oiti and Kallidromo grasslands in the framework of New Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The seminar was organized in the Municipal building of the Municipality of Molos – Agios Konstantinos in Molos. Last day the participants visited the project area in Kallidromo.
A successful meeting, from 18 to 20 May 2016, as regards networking and exchange of knowledge and experiences, was held, from the implementation of the Life+ project "Restoration and Conservation of Greek Forests habitat in Prespa National Park" and Life+ "Conservation of priority forests and forest openings priority in "Ethnikos Drymos Oitis" and "Kallidromo" of Sterea Ellada". The meeting was carried out at the offices of the Management Body of Oiti National Park in Loutra Ipatis, which presented both the actions of the Management Body and Life ForOpen Forests project.
Afterwards the participants (Dr. George Karetsos, Dr. Vasilis Papanastasis, Dr. George Lyrintzis, George Mantakas-DSPU, Dr. Alexandra Solomou, Eirini Koutseri-MSc, Annita Logotheti-MSc and Dr. George Fotiadis) visited "Ethnikos Drymos Oitis" and "Kallidromo" for the presentation of already implemented actions of the project and further discussion and exchange of knowhow about Juniperus foetidissima.
On 16 and 17 of May, 2016 we welcomed members of the project team LIFE13 NAT / CY / 000176 «Improvement of lowland forest habitat for birds in Cyprus» (www.lifeforbirds.eu), in the framework of Action F.4, networking with other LIFE and non-LIFE projects.
The activity of networking included meetings at the offices of HSPN and Managing Body of Oiti National Park and visits to the field, in Kallidromo and Oiti. In the offices of HSPN representatives of the two projects presented the actions and the results. The visit to the project area began with a meeting in the offices of the Managing Body of Oiti National Park, where its experts presented the activities of the Managing Body for the protection of the area. The Cypriot delegation visited Oiti and Kallidromo and was able to get informed concerning actions undertaken in the field by members of the ForOpenForests project team.
From 29 to 31 March 2016, networking and exchange of knowledge and experiences, was held, from the implementation of the Life + project "Restoration and Conservation of Greek Forests habitat in Prespa National Park" and Life + "Conservation of priority forests and forest openings priority in "Ethnikos Drymos Oitis" and "Otos Kallidromo" of Sterea Ellada". The meeting was successful and held in the offices of the Society for the protection of Prespa in “Laimos” and habitats of Juniperus excelsae. In the meeting, activities and progress of the project LIFE + JunEx and the results achieved until today were presented. In the meeting several experts presented such as Eirini Koutseri (MSc) in the meeting room and Anita Logotheti in the field from the Society for the protection of Prespa, Dr. Petros Kakouros from EKVY, Dr. Konstantinia Tsagari-Associate Scientific Director of the program, George Mantakas (DSPU) and Dr. Alexandra Solomou from Hellenic Agricultural Organization "DEMETER", Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems.
On March 31, 2016, the Mid Term Report of the project was submitted to the European Commission. This report is the third of five to be submitted throughout the implementation of the project.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation supports ForOpenForests through a grant that covers ARCTUROS’ participation to the project. With this decision, taken following a request by ARCTUROS, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation contributes to the protection of the Brown Bear in the Mt. Oiti National Park, the southermonst area of the species’ distribution in Greece and Europe.
Monitoring of the artificial nests was completed during October. These nests were placed in November 2014 in areas of Mt. Oiti National Park according to the specifications of the ornithological study. None of the 30 nests that were monitored had signs of use during the breeding season of 2015. The project team collected useful information for the preparation of the Guide for the management of the five targeted bird species.
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