📋 Tender Overview
Start Date: 01/09/2023
End Date: 31/12/2030
Total Eligible Budget: 11,664,500 €
EU Contribution: 7,815,215 €
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
This project concerns one N-2000 site (DK009X060; Vadehavet –Ribe Holme ) in the Wadden Sea Marsh in the Atlantic biogeographical region in relation to Directive 1992/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EEC with the focus on improving the conservation status of a number of designated fish species as well as designated waders and meadow birds. The project concerns the River Kongå estuary and is presented by the Esbjerg Municipality in Denmark The project considers extensification of 644 ha of intensive farmland including restoration app. 8 km of River Kongeå in the Wadden Sea catchment and its river valley, benefitting Houting (Coregonus oxyrinchus*) as well as lampreys and salmon. The restoration involves the entire river valley with the aim of restoring suitable habitats for seven designated and endangered species of waders and meadow birds and in addition, the restoration will benefit designated insects and amphibians. The habitats are secured by an active predation control, ensuring the best possible survival for the designated species. The project initiatives are in line with the current aim of the national N-2000 plans and N-2000 action plans. Complementary EU funds will also be used. The project is presented by the local Danish environmental authority EK (Coo) and four associated Danish parties that are central stakeholders for project implementation. The Danish Nature Foundation will own the majority of the project site and be responsible for the future management of the entire project site to secure future management and sustainability of the project results.
