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Exhibition entitled “The Sea is a road…”

3 January 2023

Exhibition entitled “The Sea is a road…”

Exhibition entitled “The Sea is a road…”, with photographs of residents of the island on the relationship between quality of life and marine and coastal environment.

Completion of LIFE Andros Park

30 September 2022

Completion of LIFE Andros Park

28 May 2022

Inauguration of the Botanic Garden

Opening of the Botanical Garden and Exhibition

3 July 2021

Opening of the Botanical Garden and Exhibition

A thematic exhibition on plants and mushrooms of alder clusters of Andros was initiated at the Agadaki Estate.

Thematic newsletter of the project published

11 June 2021

Thematic newsletter of the project published

The Mushroom garden at the Agadaki Estate (Kaireios Library)

Webinar on Mediterranean monk seal rescue

15 May 2021

Webinar on Mediterranean monk seal rescue

Participation in Online Info Day on the LIFE program and Forests

27 November 2020

Participation in Online Info Day on the LIFE program and Forests

The project as Case Study of the campaign #EUinmyregion

6 October 2020

The project as Case Study of the campaign #EUinmyregion

The project was selected by the EU campaign #EUinmyregion to be promoted through a video case study.

3rd newsletter of the project published

2 October 2020

3rd newsletter of the project published

Opening of the Botanical Garden and Photo Exhibition

15 July 2020

Opening of the Botanical Garden and Photo Exhibition

Kaireios Library initiated the operation of the Botanical Garden that was created as part of the LIFE Andros Park project at Agadaki Estate. At the same time, a photograph exhibition is operating on the species and the habitat the project is trying to protect and promote.

Project audit

13 July 2020

Project audit

New study on Andros’ mushrooms

7 July 2020

New study on Andros’ mushrooms

A quarter-century of Andros’ mushrooms study reveals the unique richness of alder forests. In total, 106 mushroom species associated with alders were recorded, of which 21 new national records.

Beach cleaning on Andros

14 June 2020

Beach cleaning on Andros

16 groups and entities of Andros organized the cleaning of 4 beaches of the island. In total 112 volunteers participated and collected about 360 kg of marine litter.

Inspection and cleaning of Northern Cyclades marine caves

29 May 2020

Inspection and cleaning of Northern Cyclades marine caves

A new plant species discovery on Andros

22 May 2020

A new plant species discovery on Andros

At the alder habitat at Vourkoti, Dr. Panagiotis Trigas discovered a new-to-science plant species. It is a species of wild onion. Mr. Trigas named it Allium stamatiadae, in honour of the Andriot botanist Elli Mandaraka-Stamatiadou.

Winner of the #EUinmyregion competition

6 May 2020

Winner of the #EUinmyregion competition

The project participated in the postcard competition #EUinmyregion and was among the winners of April 2020.

Planting of 8,000 alders on Andros Island

26 March 2020

Planting of 8,000 alders on Andros Island

For the second consecutive year, alder saplings were planted in selected riparian sites at Vori and Lefka. In total, 8,000 plants were planted, by the team of the Municipality of Andros

Mediterranean monk seal seminar

6 March 2020

Mediterranean monk seal seminar

Visit to Mediterranean shag colonies

24 February 2020

Visit to Mediterranean shag colonies

The field team checked the reproduction of the species, sampled the presence of plastic in the nests and collected plastic and other debris from the islets.

Visit to select appropriate planting location at Vori

27 January 2020

Visit to select appropriate planting location at Vori

At the end of January, appropriate location were selected at Vori for the planting of alder seedlings.

Mushroom tour

30 November 2019

Mushroom tour

A mushroom tour was held at the area of Arni and Remata by the teams of LIFE Andros Park, Andros Routes and the Cultural Society of Arni. 45 walkers participated, collected mushrooms and were informed on mushrooms, their identification, their importance for biodiversity and the particular relationship of some of them with alders.

The project is the project of the month of the Greek LIFE Task Force

1 November 2019

The project is the project of the month of the Greek LIFE Task Force

Participation in the workshop for the networking of the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity projects

23 October 2019

Participation in the workshop for the networking of the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity projects

Participation at the meeting organized by the Management Body of Cyclades on Andros Island

21 October 2019

Participation at the meeting organized by the Management Body of Cyclades on Andros Island

The project team participated presenting the project, as well as the state of the Mediterranean monk seal at the island. The project was presented also in the meetings organized by the Management Body in Tinos, Naxos and Paros.

Participation in the 2nd Andros on Foot Festival

15 October 2019

Participation in the 2nd Andros on Foot Festival

On October 15, Dr. Elias Polemis (Agricultural University of Athens) accompanied the hikers on the Apikia-Pithara waterfall-Katakalei-Vourkoti route, guiding them to the plant and mushroom world along the route. On October 16, the festival’s day started with a visit to the Agadaki estate at Apikia.

2nd newsletter of the project published

12 September 2019

2nd newsletter of the project published

Operation of the information kiosk at Gavrio port during summer months

15 July 2019

Operation of the information kiosk at Gavrio port during summer months

Painting exhibition – Thorns and strawflowers

13 July 2019

Painting exhibition – Thorns and strawflowers

The creation of a botanical garden by the Kaireios Library in Apatouria, at the property of the mansion Agadaki tower, in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and the LIFE Andros Park project and the publication of the new book of Gianna Andreadis were the link and the occasion for the exhibition.

8,000 alder seedlings transplanted to Agadaki Estate, Andros Island

12 July 2019

8,000 alder seedlings transplanted to Agadaki Estate, Andros Island

4 July 2019

The local project team participated in the beach cleaning that took place in Batsi. On the same day cleanings took place at the beaches of Chora and Korthi.

Release of thematic newsletter – Mediterranean monk seals of Andros Island

1 July 2019

Release of thematic newsletter – Mediterranean monk seals of Andros Island

A meeting on the alder forests of Andros Island

11 June 2019

A meeting on the alder forests of Andros Island

A Saturday of getting acquainted with the plants of Andros Island

11 May 2019

A Saturday of getting acquainted with the plants of Andros Island

An excursion for the observation of wild plants of Andros Island was organized at the area of Arni and Remata by the teams of LIFE Andros Park and Andros Routes. 41 walkers participated and were informed on alders, the project and discovered the botanical treasures of Andros Island. .

The first phase of tree planting in the alder forests of Andros Island has been completed

8 April 2019

The first phase of tree planting in the alder forests of Andros Island has been completed

In total 3,000 alder seedlings have been planted by the project team and the clusters were fenced and marked.

Paraporti beach cleaning #Trashtag Challenge

24 March 2019

Paraporti beach cleaning #Trashtag Challenge

Despite the cold and windy weather, 50 volunteers cleaned the beach of Paraporti on Sunday with enthusiasm and good spirit. In total more than 400 kg of marine litter was collected.

3 March 2019

March 2-3, mask making workshops were organized in collaboration with the Andrion Club (Chora) and the Parent and guardian club of the Gavrio primary school (Gavrio). 60 children learned, transformed into and imitated the Audouin’s Gull, the Mediterranean Shag, Mediterranean Monk Seal, and had fun.

1 March 2019

The local team carried out beach cleanings at Achla and Ateni beaches on 22 February and 1 March, respectively.

Participation in the 1st meeting of the Management Body of the PA of Cyclades with stakeholders

2 February 2019

Representatives of the LIFE Andros Park project participated in the first meeting of the newly established Management Body of the Protected Areas of Cyclades with stakeholders already active in the protection and management of the Natura 2000 sites of Cyclades.

Visit to the marine caves of Andros island

19 January 2019

Visit to the marine caves of Andros island

Researchers of MOm visited all the marine caves, shelters of the Mediterranean Monk Seal, at the project area in January to check the installed automated cameras and collect data about the species.

Beach cleaning at Vori bay

18 January 2019

Beach cleaning at Vori bay

Plastics and other waste debris were removed from the beach, while sampling for the estimation of the quantities of plastic and microplastic at the beach was carried out.

The project’s banners are ready

10 January 2019

The project’s banners are ready

The alder forests, Audouin’s Gull, the Mediterranean Shag, the Mediterranean Monk Seal and the project’s actions for their protection in a nutshell.

Release of thematic newsletter – Mushrooms related to alders in Andros island

22 December 2018

Release of thematic newsletter – Mushrooms related to alders in Andros island

Meeting at the area of Vori

9 December 2018

Meeting at the area of Vori

A meeting with residents and land owners was held, in order to inform them on the activities that will take place at the alder forests found at Vori and Lefka.

Collection of reprentative plants of local flora

7 December 2018

Collection of reprentative plants of local flora

A large number of different plant species were collected from various areas of Andros, was transferred to the nursery and will remain until their final transplanting in the Botanic Garden.

Collection of mushroom of alder’s symbiotic fungus

25 November 2018

Collection of mushroom of alder’s symbiotic fungus

Mushrooms of the alder’s symbiotis fungus Paxillus cf. rubicundulus were collected and suspension was applied to the roots of alder plantlets at Agadaki Estate.

Workshops about fishing tourism and the development of a brand name

15 October 2018

Workshops about fishing tourism and the development of a brand name

Two technical workshops ,about fishing tourism and the development of a brand name aiming at the promotion of local products , took place in Korthi and Messaria on Andros island.

1st newsletter of the project published

8 October 2018

1st newsletter of the project published

Informative meeting in Arni

21 July 2018

Informative meeting in Arni

With the valuable help of the Cultural Association of Arni, named “Evangelistria”, an informative meeting was held at the association’s offices, where the two LIFE programs of Andros were presented to the local stakeholders.

Installation of infrared cameras in sea caves

6 July 2018

Installation of infrared cameras in sea caves

Five cameras are currently monitoring the activity in the interior of Andros’ sea caves, used by Mediterranean monk seals for resting and pupping.

Sampling in alder forests

8 June 2018

Sampling in alder forests

Collection of soil samples from riparian alder forests for the isolation and identification of symbiotic fungi and bacteria growing of the root system of the trees.

Relocation of alder seedlings to Agadaki Estate

5 June 2018

Relocation of alder seedlings to Agadaki Estate

Transfer of 9.000 seedlings to the nursery prepared in Agadaki Estate for adaptation purposes prior to their planting in the selected sites of the priority habitat.

Information event

28 April 2018

Information event

Informative event on the project LIFE Andros Park for the community of Andros, took place at the Municipal Theatre of Chora.

Inoculation of seedlings with symbiotic microorganisms

16 March 2018

Inoculation of seedlings with symbiotic microorganisms

First large scale sowing of alder seeds

9 March 2018

First large scale sowing of alder seeds

Setting the basis for the restoration of the alder forests in Andros, the first large scale sowing of seeds took place in specially formed rooms of the Agricultural University of Athens.

Workshop

23 January 2018

Workshop

Interviews and a meeting organized as a world café were realized as part of a first round meetings with the island’s stakeholders.

Planning for the Mediterranean Monk Seal

8 January 2018

Planning for the Mediterranean Monk Seal

First meeting with the Spanish organization CBD-Habitat , the team working with Mediterranean monk seals at Cabo Blanco in Mauritania and visit Andros.

Initiation of mushroom and plant collection from alder forests

26 November 2017

Initiation of mushroom and plant collection from alder forests

Collection of mushrooms and plants related to alder forests for ex-situ conservation.

Mediterranean Shags Nest’s check for plastics & cleaning of islets

25 November 2017

Mediterranean Shags Nest’s check for plastics & cleaning of islets

Visit to a Mediterranean Shag colony to examine the existence of plastics in the nests and their removal from them . Plastics found on the islet that hosts the colony were also removed.

Initiation of sampling for microplastics and of beach cleanings

24 November 2017

Initiation of sampling for microplastics and of beach cleanings

The first samplings were conducted to assess the abundance of plastic and microplastics in coastal areas, as well as beach cleanings.

Collection of alder seeds

23 November 2017

Collection of alder seeds

First field visit for the Mediterranean Monk Seal

10 November 2017

First field visit for the Mediterranean Monk Seal

Launch of the project

1 September 2017

Launch of the project