Wetland restoration plan for Hortobágy National Park
Hungary
An ecological restoration plan for the Hortobágy National Park is set to ensure long-term habitat preservation by providing a safer environment for fish over the winter, while creating new sites for protected bird species.
What‘s happening?
The project aimed at expanding a 4 ha lake into a 9 ha habitat to ensure the survival of fish living in the marsh during winter. Meanwhile, wetland restoration has already been completed in the 10 ha Fekete-rét area. The overall ecological restoration plan has paved the way for larger overnighting sites for transiting water birds. In addition, existing infrastructures have been improved – these include an educational nature trail to boost ecotourism. The trail presents the area’s development and the education activities of the National Park’s Directorate. The park’s observation tower has also been revamped and orientation signs have been installed.
Who‘s funding this?
Technical Information
- Date Range: 2007 - 2013
- Member State: Hungary
- Theme: Environment Protection & Resource Efficiency
- Coordinated by: Hortobágy National Park Directorate