Provision of services for the implementation of the Meltemi research project Interreg 2014-2020, Balkan – Mediterranean)

I.A.CO as a subcontractor of the DFMR, in the context of the Meltemi project, provides services for the completion of tasks regarding public and stakeholder awareness raising and education, in order to combat/minimize the issue of marine litters. CLIENT: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research REGION: Paphos area TYPE: Environmental policy DURATION: 08/2018-11/2019 OTHER PARTNERS: […]

Monitoring of plant species and habitats of the Directive 92/43/EC in the Natura 2000 area “Chersonisos Akama” with code «CY4000010»

The overall objective of the project was monitoring, enumeration and mapping of 5 plant species of Annex II and 20 habitat types of Annex I of the Directive 92/43/EC at the Natura 2000 area “Chersonisos Akama”. CLIENT: Department of Forests REGION: “Chersonisos Akama” Natura 2000 area TYPE: Ecology DURATION: 04/2018-06/2019 OTHER PARTNERS: —- The main […]

Provision of services for the preparation of Maps regarding the spatial distribution of Invasive alien species of Union interest in the Republic of Cyprus

The overall objective of the project was the collection of data and the preparation of distribution maps for the Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern in Cyprus. CLIENT: Department of Environment REGION: Area under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus TYPE: Ecology DURATION: 09/2018-11/2019 OTHER PARTNERS: —- DESCRIPTION: Main aim of the project […]

Sampling, sample analysis and evaluation of biological quality elements (rivers). Implementation of Article 8 of Directive 2000/60/EC.

The overall objective of the project is the collection and analysis of 4 biological quality elements (BQEs) according to the provisions of the Water Framework Directive, for the biological assessment of river water status. CLIENT: Water Development Department REGION: Area under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus TYPE: Ecology DURATION: 02/2018-01/2020 OTHER PARTNERS: […]

Management Plans for the Special Protection Areas (SPA) of Cyprus

Management Plans for the Special Protection Areas (SPA) of Cyprus Cyprus government has incorporated in the national legislation the European Birds Directive 2009/147/EC, by implementing the “Protection and Management of Wild Birds and Game” law (152(I)/2003). According to the provisions of the Directive and the national legislation, each Member State must designate Special Protection Areas […]

Environmental Management Plan of “Akamas Peninsula” (Natura 2000 Network). Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

Environmental Management Plan of “Akamas Peninsula” (Natura 2000 Network) The Akamas Peninsula is located in the western part of Cyprus in Paphos and has been designated both as a Special Protection Area (SPA) and as a Site of Community Importance (SCI). It is an area of great natural beauty unaffected by development with important flora […]

Appropriate Assessment based on the provisions of Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EC for the proposed Dam in NATURA 2000 Site near Souskiou village, Pafos. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

Appropriate Assessment based on the provisions of Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EC for the proposed Dam in NATURA 2000 Site near Souskiou village, Pafos The project concerns a diversion – recharge dam, earthen type with a gabion spillway of 6m height and capacity of about 225.000 m3. The proposed dam is located in […]

Environmental Management Plan of National Forest Sites of “Limassol, Akapnou and Ayios Mamas”. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

Environmental Management Plan of National Forest Sites of “Limassol, Akapnou and Ayios Mamas”. The National Forest Sites of Limassol, Akapnou and Ayios Mamas are located southern of the Troodos mountain range and northern of the city of Limassol. A great percentage of the National Forest Sites belongs to the Natura 2000 Network. The objective of […]

Environmental Management Plan of “Oroklini Lake and Wetland” (Natura 2000 Network). Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

Environmental Management Plan of “Oroklini Lake and Wetland” (Natura 2000 Network) Oroklini Lake is in the Larnaka district of Cyprus and is located about 10 minutes from the Larnaca airport. It has been included in the Natura 2000 Network, as a Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Site of Community Importance (SCI). The objective of […]

Environmental Management Plan of “Polis – Yialia” (Natura 2000 Network). Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

Environmental Management Plan of “Akamas Peninsula” (Natura 2000 Network) The “Polis – Yialia” area is located in the western part of Cyprus in Paphos and has been included in the Natura 2000 Network, designated as a Site of Community Importance (SCI). The area is an important sea turtle nesting and feeding area, both for the […]