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Detail of GEF Project #2485
| GEF Project ID | 2485 |
| UNDP PMIS ID | 1623 |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Project Name | Biodiversity Conservation and Management in the Barycz Valley |
| Country | Poland |
| Region | Europe and Central Asia |
| Focal Area | Multi Focal Area |
| Operational Program | 12 |
| PDF-A Approval Date | 2002-02-12 |
| Approval Date | 2004-05-10 |
| GEF Agency Approval Date | 2005-04-19 |
| Project Status | IA Approved |
| GEF Agency | UNDP |
| Executing Agency | PTPP 'Pro Natura" |
| Description | The project responds to the need for integrated ecosystem management of the Barycz Valley. The valley presents a mosaic of various ecosystem types (wetlands, agro-ecosystems, forest ecosystems) )and land uses ranging from agriculture, fisheries and protected areas. New developments put increasing pressure on the natural resources and the functional integrity of the ecosystems are under threat. The project will ensure conservation of biodiversity within the process of regional socio-economic development in the Barycz Valley. Lessons learned will be shared and replicated to other riverine valleys in Poland. |
| Implementation Status | GIS – Information System on the Barycz Valley with information on species and habitats has been created and tested. Currently the data base allows easy generation of summary reports and data selection. An application for the registration in EU regional products has been prepared. It has been consulted with the appropriate official of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. In regards to the development of tourist center Implementing Agency decided to pass the rights of free rental of the historical forester’s lodge for the benefit of the locally based Barycz Valley Foundation. The contractor for delivery and execution of the septic tanks (containers) for liquid manure was chosen. The tanks have been already installed in selected locations |
| PDF A Amount | 23,968 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 964,350 USD |
| GEF Grant | 988,318 USD |
| Cofinancing Total | 10,237,400 USD |
| Project Cost | 11,225,700 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 146,000 USD |
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