Los problemas ambientales más importantes para los ciudadanos de la microcuenca
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Troodos National Forest Park, with an area of 93 km2was
declared as such in 1992, while four areas within the Park (with a total area of 220 ha) were declared as Nature Reserves. It is covered mostly by natural black pine (Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana) and brutia pine (Pinus brutia) forests. The Park is
a unique area for Cyprus with high ecological, recreational, hydrological and geological values. It is part of the Natura 2000, the european network of protected areas. About 800 plant species were recorded here, 72 of them are endemic to Cyprus, of which 12 are exclusive to the Park. Additionally, about 80 species are recorded there. The Park offers many recreational facilities, such as picnic sites, camping sites, nature trails, facilities for winter sports etc. The Visitor Centre of the Park is situated 200m west of the Troodos Square with a main function to inform visitors about the Park and various environmental issues and to provide environmental education to schools.
Tripilos - Mavroi Gremmoi Nature Reserve, covers an area
of 3381 ha and its is situated in the middle of Pafos Forest. The last natural stands of the endemic Cyprus Cedar (Cedrus brevifolia) which are restricted to this area, together with the
ancient stands of the endemic golden Oak (Quercus alnifolia)
make the area unique from the ecological point of view. The presence of the Cyprus moufflon (Ovis gmelini ophion) and the
rare birds of prey (Hieraaetus fasciatus and Accipiter gentilis)
add a lot to the ecological value of the area. The area is part of the Natura 2000 network and a designated Special Protection Area under the Birds' Directive.
Akamas, Pegeia and Meleti Forests, with a total area of 7,140
ha, have been managed for the last twenty years as National Forest Parks, although they have never been formally gazetted as such. The Akamas Peninsula is the last remaining region on Cyprus with large extent and complete pattern of low land vegetation, most of it in good natural state. The Lara -Toxeftra area is protected as a Marine Reserve and is of international importance. The beaches of the area are some of the few known nesting areas of the remaining populations of the Green turtle
(Chelonia mydas) and the Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta).
The area will be proposed for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network.
Petra tou Romiou National Forest Park, with an area of 349
ha, situated on the south-western costal zone, on the main
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area constitutes a typical Mediterranean eroded scrubland due to past fires and overgrazing. It is a part of the Natura 2000 network, it exhibits excellent scenery and includes many recreational facilties such as picnic site, nature and spot trails and look out points.
Polemidia National Forest Park, just outside the town of
Limassol with an area of 125 ha, with a semi-natural and natural vegation. It offers a variety of recreational facilities such as picnic site, nature trails, children’s playground, sports grounds, cafeteria and kiosk.
Macheras National Forest Park, with an mountain range of
4523 ha, is situaed in the middle of the island on the eastern end of the Troodos. The park has a unique historical and outstanding ecological, sientific, hydrological and re creational value. It has been indludd in the Natura 2000 network. Moe than 600 plants hav been recorded there, 27 of them endemics to the island. The whole area proved many recreatioanl facilities such as 3 fully equipped picnic sssites and 5 natural trails with social and historical sites. One of these trails has been designed to be used by disabled visitors.
Athalassa National Forest Park, with an area of 840 ha with
man made vegetation, is situated near Lefkosia town, and offers many recreational facilities, such as nature trails, picnic-sites, botanical gardens, bird-watching sites and volley-ball, basket- ball fields. A Visitor Centre and a botanical garden have been recently created providing information to visitors and environmental education to schools.
Paedagogical Academy National Forest Park, with an area
of 45 ha, with man made vegetation, is situated near Lefkosia town, and offers many recreational facilities, such as picnic- sites, nature trails etc.
Rizoelia National Forest Park, near the town of Larnaka,
covers an area of 97 ha and it offers recreational facilities, such as picnic-sites, nature trails. The entire area has been included in the Natura 2000 network, mainly because it hosts habitats of European interest.
Cavo Gkreko, in the south east part of the island, is a National
Forest Park and occupies an area of 390 ha and offers facilities for hiking, picnicking, cycling, horse-riding, climbing, swimming and diving. The National Park Area together with other forest and private land and the surrounding marine area have been included in the Natura 2000 network.
Agios Nikandros National Forest Park, with an area of 26
ha, is situated on the coastal zone west of the village of Agia Napa. A new development project is being pursued. A park development plan is bein implemented and already a picnic site and nature trail network have been recently completed.
Liopetri National Forest Park, with an area of 89 ha, is
currently implemented project under the coordination of the Town Planning and Housing Department aims at restoring the area while preserving its unique scenery and natural feature.
Nautical Clubs / Sailing Clubs
a) The various nautical clubs in Cyprus, with the exception ofthe Lefkosia nautical club, are responsible for all sports and competitions concerning sea sports, such as swimming, sailing etc.
b) Following the illegal military occupation of the towns of Ammochostos and Keryneia by Turkish Invasion forces in 1974, the Nautical Clubs of these towns are temporarily located in Lemesos.
c) All the Nautical and Sailing clubs are members of the Cyprus Sports Organisation: Tel: 22 89 70 00, Fax: 22 35 82 22
E-mail: [email protected]
These clubs are the forming members of the Cyprus Yachting Association: tel: 25 32 05 59, Fax: 25 32 89 53
E-mail: [email protected] Famagusta Nautical Club
P.O.Box 54390, 3723 Lemesos, Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., Tel: 25 32 40 56, 25 32 40 57
Keryneia Nautical Club
Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., Lemesos Tel: 25 32 24 14, 99 43 45 56
Web-site: www.kyreniaship.org Larnaka Nautical Club
Larnaka – Dekeleia Rd., Larnaka, Tel: 24 63 53 99
Limassol Nautical Club
Old Lemesos – Lefkosia Rd., Lemesos Tel: 25 32 42 82, 25 31 81 81
Nicosia Nautical Club
P.O.Box 24516, Lefkosia, Tel: c/o 22 78 06 80
Nicosia Sailing Club
Tel: c/o 22 88 22 55
Pafos Nautical Club
Municipal Plage, Pafos, Tel: 26 94 37 00
PONATHA (Pancyprian Offshore Sailing Club)