Exhibition entitled “The Sea is a road…”
3 January 2023
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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
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28 May 2022
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Inauguration of the Botanic Garden
Opening of the Botanical Garden and Exhibition
3 July 2021
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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
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The Mushroom garden at the Agadaki Estate (Kaireios Library)
Webinar on Mediterranean monk seal rescue
15 May 2021
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Participation in Online Info Day on the LIFE program and Forests
27 November 2020
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The project as Case Study of the campaign #EUinmyregion
6 October 2020
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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
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Opening of the Botanical Garden and Photo Exhibition
15 July 2020
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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
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New study on Andros’ mushrooms
7 July 2020
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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
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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
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A new plant species discovery on Andros
22 May 2020
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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
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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
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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
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Visit to Mediterranean shag colonies
24 February 2020
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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
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At the end of January, appropriate location were selected at Vori for the planting of alder seedlings.
Mushroom tour
30 November 2019
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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
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Participation in the workshop for the networking of the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity projects
23 October 2019
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Participation at the meeting organized by the Management Body of Cyclades on Andros Island
21 October 2019
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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
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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
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Operation of the information kiosk at Gavrio port during summer months
15 July 2019
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Painting exhibition – Thorns and strawflowers
13 July 2019
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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
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4 July 2019
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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
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A meeting on the alder forests of Andros Island
11 June 2019
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A Saturday of getting acquainted with the plants of Andros Island
11 May 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Meeting at the area of Vori
9 December 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Informative meeting in Arni
21 July 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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First large scale sowing of alder seeds
9 March 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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First field visit for the Mediterranean Monk Seal
10 November 2017
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Launch of the project
1 September 2017
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