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The birds in the province of Kilkis, Greece, especially those in Lake Kerkini, are protected by international conventions like the Ramsar Convention and Natura 2000 network. The Ramsar Convention provides a framework for wetland conservation and wise use. Natura 2000 is a network of protected sites across Europe for threatened habitats and species. Some key bird species found in the territory include the grey heron, common tern, little egret, Eleonora's falcon, ringed plover, red-throated pipit, greater short-toed lark, and black stork.
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Two important paths in Almería, Spain are described. One is a long-distance path through the mountains called Chestnut Rose Tree, which would take more than one day to complete and is over 50 km long. The other is a short coastal path in the Cabo de Gata natural park that is under 50 km and can be completed in one day, passing beautiful beaches and volcanic geological formations.
Horse riding francia
Horse riding is the most popular outdoor activity in the Limousin region of France. The document outlines what horse riding entails, where someone can go to do it, and what equipment is needed. It recommends going to a horse club and forest about 10km west of Limoges, where one can ride inside an arena or outdoors. Proper riding attire includes trousers, boots, a helmet, and saddle, while horses require a bridle to guide them and a properly fitted saddle.
Romania mif
The document summarizes tourist routes and attractions in Romania's Bucegi Mountains region. It describes the geography of the Bucegi Mountains, including its highest peak, Omu Peak. It then outlines a tourist route to reach Omu Peak, starting from the villages of Busten and Padina, passing landmarks like Diham and Malaiesti cottages along the multi-hour hike. Finally, it mentions the historic Peles Castle in Sinaia as a top tourist attraction to visit, describing it as a Neo-Renaissance castle that served as the summer residence for Romania's former kings.
Italiy mif
The document summarizes three hiking trails in the Campania region of Italy:
1) The trail from Monte Nuovo volcano to Lake Avernus offers beautiful views of the Phlegraean Fields and volcanic lake.
2) The hike up Mount Vesuvius passes archaeological sites from Pompeii and takes about 20 minutes to reach the rim of the active volcano's crater.
3) The famous Path of the Gods hiking trail crosses the Amalfi Coast between villages and offers spectacular coastal views while passing through old vineyards and wild gorges.
Romania mif
The document summarizes tourist routes and attractions in Romania's Bucegi Mountains region. It describes the geography of the Bucegi Mountains, including its highest peak, Omu Peak. It then outlines a tourist route to reach Omu Peak, starting from the villages of Busten and Padina, passing landmarks like Diham and Malaiesti cottages along the multi-hour hike. Finally, it mentions the historic Peles Castle in Sinaia as a top tourist attraction to visit, describing it as a Neo-Renaissance castle that served as the summer residence for Romania's former kings.
Poland mif
This document describes popular hiking trails in the Końskie region of Poland. It begins by summarizing a hiking trip taken by students along the blue trail from Końskie through Niebo and Piekło. It then lists and provides details about 4 of the most popular trails in the region: 1) The blue trail of Stanisław Malanowicz running 81km between various towns and villages. 2) The red trail running 97km between reserves including Diabla Góra. 3) The yellow trail running 38km between Końskie and Serbinów passing through villages and a landscape park. 4) The black trail running 7km between Wólka Plebańska and
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The document summarizes three hiking trails in the Campania region of Italy:
1) The trail from Monte Nuovo volcano to Lake Avernus offers beautiful views of the Phlegraean Fields and volcanic lake.
2) The hike up Mount Vesuvius passes archaeological sites from Pompeii and takes about 20 minutes to reach the rim of the active volcano's crater.
3) The famous Path of the Gods hiking trail crosses the Amalfi Coast between villages and offers spectacular coastal views while passing through old vineyards and gorges.
Greece mig
This document describes 4 natural routes in the Kilkis region of Greece. Route 1 describes Pikrolimni lake, known since ancient times and containing sulfur-rich waters used for healing. Route 2 describes Doirani lake shared with North Macedonia, home to 19 fish species and a unique lake museum. Route 3 describes the Balkan Botanical Garden of Kroussia mountain, open since 1996 with artificial lakes, oak forest, and walking paths. Route 4 describes a historical route along traditional villages built with special architecture, including the picturesque village of Livadia known for its potatoes.
France mif
This document describes touristic walks in the Limousin region of France that showcase the natural and urban landscapes. It outlines 3 colored walks - Green, Grey, and Blue - focused on the countryside, old stone structures, and rivers, respectively. The Green walk highlights wetland areas like a sounds garden and nature reserve. The Grey walk features megalithic structures along an old trail. The Blue walk follows rivers, mentioning lakes like Vassiviere and ponds, as well as waterfalls like the three-tiered Gimel cascades.
Finland mif
The document describes two hiking routes. The first is an 8 km hike that starts at a sport center, passes through a forest and hills, and ends at a lake with a resting area. Along the way there are 5-6 viewpoints with beautiful scenery. The hike takes 2-3 hours and requires only normal shoes. The second route leads to a cave near Kukuljärvi lake. It goes along cliff slopes with views of the lake but some signposts were missing, making the path to the deep forest unclear and the cave difficult to find. Changes were made to the route on the map.
Turkey mif
This document recommends natural attractions along yellow and blue routes in Turkey's Antolia region. The yellow route highlights underground cities and fairy chimneys in Derinkuyu and Ürgüp before visiting Goreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar Castle. The blue route in Konya features lakes and landscapes at Meke Lake, Beysehir Lake, and Beysehir town.
Spin mig
This document discusses rare and endangered bird species found in Almeria province, Spain. It outlines several protected areas in Almeria that are designated as Special Protection Areas for birds, including Cabo de Gata Nijar nature reserve. Two endangered species highlighted are the golden eagle and white-headed duck. Other threatened birds mentioned are the Audouin's gull and bearded vulture, which is now extinct in Andalusia but is the focus of a reintroduction program. The document provides brief descriptions of physical attributes and conservation challenges for the rare birds.
Poland mig
The document describes several common bird species found in Poland:
- The house sparrow is about the size of a hen's egg. It is often used to describe the size of other birds.
- Pigeons have blue-grey plumage and are about the size of a cup of tea, with a length of 33 cm and wingspan of 70 cm.
- Jackdaws are the size of pigeons with uniformly black plumage and a gray head. They often nest in colonies near human structures.
- Crows are similar in size to rooks with smolistoczarne head, wings, and tail and dirty gray neck, back and abdomen.
Italy mig
The document summarizes the variety of bird species found across different regions in southern Italy and Campania. It describes over 130 species recorded at the Astroni Crater nature reserve near Naples, including peregrine falcons, wrens, and aquatic birds along the Big Lake. Vesuvius National Park is along a migration route and home to around 150 species such as imperial ravens, buzzards, and owls. The coastline also hosts many seabirds across rocks, beaches and islands including cormorants and oystercatchers near the island of Vivara, where birds are observed and banded.
France mig
The document discusses birds found in the Limousin region of France. It provides details on various endangered and protected bird species that live there, such as the osprey, Eurasian pygmy owl, and black stork. The government has established nature reserves and protected areas covering 5.2% of the regional territory to safeguard endangered birds and protect rare forests where some birds nest. These protected areas are governed by various government agencies and are aimed at conserving vulnerable bird populations in the Limousin.
Finland mig
The document summarizes information about various bird species found in Finland, including the Common Murre, Snowy Owl, Aspskär island, Kestral, and White-tailed Eagle. It provides details on their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, populations, and conservation efforts. The document also discusses laws protecting birds in Finland, prohibiting activities that harm birds or disrupt breeding. Finally, it notes how climate change is affecting bird migration patterns, causing some species to arrive earlier in Finland or move further north as conditions warm.
Agriculture in italy
The document discusses the process of ripening annurca apples after harvesting. The apples are placed on straw trellises in rows, exposing their less red sides to sunlight. This "reddening" period allows the apples to fully ripen. The term "annurca" is believed to come from "mala orcula" as these types of apples were originally grown near Lake Averno in Pozzuoli, Italy.
Agriculture in finland
Agriculture in Finland is concentrated in the southern region due to the cold climate. Most common crops grown are wheat and rye through May sowing and August harvesting. Some farms also manage forests in winter. While most farming uses pesticides and chemicals, 7% of farms are ecological. Dairy farming provides income for 20% of Finnish farmers, requiring a minimum of 24 cows per farm. Meat production focuses on cattle, pigs, and poultry to supply the domestic population. Milk and beef are prominent in northern Finland, and dairy provides many products like cheese and yogurt.
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- 2. The birds in the province of Kilkis and particularly those in lake Kerkini,are protected by international conventions, like Ramsar Convention and the networking programme called “Natura 2000”. The Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Networking Programme “Natura 2000” is a European-wide network of sites designed to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe.
- 3. Birds found in our territory Grey Heron (Σταχτοτσικνάδες), the biggest in Europe (almost 90cm) Common Tern (Βαλτογλάρονα), Little egret (Λευκοτσικνιάδες), one of the most common Herons, Eleonora’s Falcon (Μαυροπετρίτες), medium sized, the most important falcon found in Greece Ringed plover (Χαραδριοί) Red-throated Pipit (Χαμοκελάδες), a small passerine bird, Greater Short-toed Lark (Μικρογαλιάνδρες), a small passerine bird, Black Stork (Μαυροπελαργοί), 95 to 100 cm tall with a wingspan of 144 to 155 cm.
- 4. Grey Heron & Common Tern
- 5. Little egret & Eleonora’s Falcon
- 6. Ringed plover & Red-throated Pipit
- 7. Greater Short-toed Lark & Black Stork
- 8. Characteristic birds of our homeland Dalmatian Pelican, one of the biggest, in terms of size, species of birds in the world. It is found in Lake Kerkini and it is among the rarest species of birds, thus it is protected by international treaties.
- 9. Pygmy Cormorant. It is a rare species of bird and it is is threatened by the degradation of wetlands. It is also protected by international treaties.