Welcome to the first
Cyclades Preservation Fund Newsletter!

First aid support to injured wild animals

In the Cyclades complex you can come across rich flora and fauna, but locals and visitors seem to have little knowledge about biodiversity, including wildlife. Almost 23 years ago, a special Hospital was established aiming to treat and rehabilitate all wild animals that have been injured, often deliberately, and release them back into their natural environment. They also encourage the protection of the fauna through Environmental Education.

The name of this Aegean Wildlife Hospital is ALKYONE a beautiful bird that symbolizes tranquillity. The CPF is proud to be among its supporters!
 

Historical Footpaths and experiential tourism

Have you ever visited Apano Meria (meaning ‘northern place’) of Syros Island where tranquillity and serenity surround the scattered farmhouses with the heady scent of fennel, thyme and wild olives?
Did you know that there is an ongoing initiative made by the locals for establishing the area as an  UNESCO geological park?  We are happy to support their efforts!

Marine Protected Areas
and Public Participation

We are proud to support -in the transition period of 2018- the continuation and empowerment of the 'Consortium of Stakeholders' of Gyaros Marine Protected Area (MPA), facilitated by WWF Greece. The Consortium of 15 different stakeholders will pave the way for conservation measures and zoning into management plans approved by the new Cyclades Management Body.

Co-living in Cyclades
with Monachus Monachus

Did you know that most of the population of the critically endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal live in Greece? MOm's field team, with the support of the National Geographic Society, are planning to complete recording, mapping and evaluation of all important monk seal pupping sites throughout the entire Cyclades island complex!
We are very proud to support MOm who will increase awareness by creating and sharing broadly a short video presenting the rich marine and coastal biodiversity of Cyclades, including the rarest seal on the planet.