Wildlife survival in an open environment – Dadia National Park is home to large populations of birds of prey
By Nikolas Bardis
The National Park of Dadia is one of the most important forests for wildlife in the world, as it hosts large populations of birds of prey, and 3 of the 4 existing vulture species in Europe. In this, after all, lies the uniqueness of this forest. About 30 to 35 pairs of black vultures have been hosted there in recent years, while this year, after the devastating fire of ’23, 37 pairs were recorded nesting in the area. This number is a positive indication, how these iconic birds return even after the destruction of the area, and build their nests in the trees. But in this positive development, there is a negative extension…
The burnt logs that house these nests can fall at any time. For this reason, OFYPEKA, after careful study, targeted research and with quick reflexes, made a great effort to deal with this risk, by creating new, artificial nests. And although most couples built their nests in natural or burned trees, as they traditionally did in previous years, there was also a couple that went to an artificial nest, which shows us that in the future it may have an effect as a practice, as the said construction not only does not alienate them, but seems to be fully integrated into the ecosystem.
Of course, for this large forest of significant value to return to its former form, it will take many decades, as well as intelligent handling by the state, which this time is called upon to protect the place and not leave it at the mercy of abandonment. The removal of burned logs, flood protection works and the opening of new forest roads and fire protection zones should not be missing from the region’s restoration agenda. Nature will always find a way to be reborn from its ashes, and man in this case, should take a step back, give the first word to it, and then, secondarily, contribute as much as he can for the faster and maximum possible regeneration of the ecosystem.
During these days, the black vulture breeding season also begins, and the eyes of the scientific community are focused on the chicks. But according to experts, the consequences of the great fire of ’23 on the reproduction of this species will be seen in the coming years, as soon as the trees in the area fall, and the landscape becomes lunar. Therefore, the systematic monitoring of the fauna and flora in Dadia, as well as the planning of their gradual restoration, are considered more necessary than ever, if we want this great ecosystem not to become a thing of the past…
Source: Skai
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