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Anna Georgieva, World Bank Presentation given at the 6th Regional Nutrient Reduction Conference in the Black Sea - Danube Basin in Ankara, Turkey.
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Wetlands Restoration: The Bulgarian Experience
Anna GeorgievaWorld Bank
Ankara, TurkeyOctober, 2006
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Within Danube Basin and part of the Green Danube Corridor Initiative
RestorationRestoration Sites Sites
Persina Nature Park - Belene IslandPersina Nature Park - Belene Island Kalimok/Brushlen Protected Site - Kalimok MarshesKalimok/Brushlen Protected Site - Kalimok Marshes
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Project Benefits Introduction of new idea:
Wetlands can be useful
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Project Benefits Environmental effect:
• Reduction of trans-boundary pollution Increase of rare bird species and fish
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Project Benefits Economic effect:
• Development of rural tourism• Bird-watching• Fishing
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Project Benefits Buffer against floods
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Problems and their solution
Controversies over restoration designInsufficient funding for restorationLand use issuesInitial slow progress
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Lessons learned Lesson 1
• Once vision and consensus on the restoration option are reached, move immediately to implementation
Lesson 2• Consult and involve local communities when
planning restoration Lesson 3
• Clarify carefully land ownership in the areas designed for restoration
Lesson 4• Establish a panel of experts to provide independent
assessment considering the best interests of local stakeholders and the government
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Achievements: The restoration in the first site is underway and
will be completed this month The design of the second restoration site approved
and restoration started The small grants program for raising biodiversity
conservation awareness and farmer transition support funds have been implemented successfully
The management plans for the two sites have been prepared using a broad participatory approach
Excellent cooperation has been established with all project stakeholders
Visitors’ center has been built in Belene
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