Protected areas and habitat management
Monitoring and development of management plans of protected areas and Natura 2000 sites
The contemporary concepts for the Protected areas management does not exclude the human factor at all. The best practices all over the world demonstrate the need of integration between the PAs management and the economic and social development of the local communities.
Alpheus Ltd. is capable to provide expertise for the development and use of different management tools, appropriate for the different categories of protected areas and their conservation objectives.
Habitat mapping
Visualizing the spatial distribution, quality and quantity of natural habitats is fundamental to our understanding of the ecosystems and our ability to manage human activities and to deliver effective sustainable development of the protected areas. Usually the habitat mapping is a combination of a field research and remote sensing. The product is a GIS database and maps.
Habitat restoration projects
Habitat restoration is an important and growing element of efforts to preserve our natural heritage and to protect and restore the critical “services” that the environment provides.
Our experts have particular experience in wetlands restoration and management activities.
Appropriate assessment of the plans, programmes and investment projects against the requirements of Natura 2000, according to Art. 6 of EU Habitat Directive
The application of the EU environmental legislation in Bulgaria place new challenges in front of the business, farmers and the local authorities. 34% of the country territory is covered by Natura 2000 because of its conservation importance. Therefore an appropriate assessment, performed by independent experts will is compulsory for many new plans, programmes and investment projects (according to the EU Habitat Directive and the Bulgarian Biodiversity Act).
Our company offers flexible services, related to the development, management, monitoring and evaluation of environmental projects.
The access to European funds, particularly in the programming period 2007 – 2013 is an unique opportunity for the Bulgarian NGOs and local authorities to invest in improvement of the environment and the quality of life.
We can consult you in developing project proposals of high quality, meeting the standards of the funding programmes. Our experts are experienced in development and management of projects for Operational Programme Environment, Operational Programme Regional Development and Rural Development Programme.
Capacity development and training
Alpheus Ltd. can mobilize trainers on specific issues, related to the environment and waters, as well as the introduction of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
