MIA - Lake Mälaren Inner Archipelago - Restoration and Management LIFE07 NAT/S/000902

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MIA - Lake Mälaren Inner Archipelago - Restoration and Management LIFE07 NAT/S/000902 Project description Environmental issues Beneficiaries Administrative data Read more Contact details: Project

se Project description: Background The archipelago of Mälaren is one of Sweden's most valuable regions for broadleaved woodlands, with oaks and the other old trees growing in a semi-open habitat.

1 MIA - Lake Mälaren Inner Archipelago - Restoration and Management LIFE07 NAT/S/ Project description Environmental issues Beneficiaries Administrative data Read more Contact details: Project Manager: Niclas BERGIUS Tel: niclas.bergius@lansstyrelsen.se Project description: Background The archipelago of Mälaren is one of Sweden's most valuable regions for broadleaved woodlands, with oaks and the other old trees growing in a semi-open habitat. The region has a climate that is two-to-three vegetation zones more favourable than the surrounding area. This, together with less intensive forestry and agriculture, has resulted in an area dominated by deciduous trees, in particular lime (Tilia cordata), oak (Quercus robur), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and other broadleaved trees. Many of the species that are relics from the warmer period following the last ice age, have their main Swedish, Nordic and northernmost European distribution in the project area. The changes in management during the 20th century have caused a severe decline in habitat quality and are an overall threat to the flora and fauna in the region. This is especially the case on islands, where management is more difficult due to infrastructural and economic complications. The restoration of habitat quality in woodlands and semi-natural habitats in the region is therefore of very high importance for biodiversity at a regional, national and international level. There is also a great need to provide more information for the high number of visitors to the area. The project aims to minimise threats to species and habitats within the project areas and also for the region as a whole, by treating species and habitats with a joint focus within the project. Objectives

2 The main aim of the project is to create the right conditions for the long-term conservation of the habitat types and associated species in 42 Natura 2000 sites. Long-term management is planned to ensure an adequate supply of substrate in a landscape perspective; a strategy will be produced for the project, including guidelines for the management and monitoring of habitats and species in the Natura 2000 sites targeted by the project. The strategy aims to follow the management strategy for protected woodland that the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) is planning. After the end of the project it will be re-assessed regularly and adjusted to keep it coherent with the national strategy. Expected results: Appropriate conservation actions in 42 Natura 2000 sites; Long-term management strategy for habitats and species targeted by the project; Improved conditions for the Ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana); and for wetland organisms, e.g. Botaurus stellaris; Improved conservation status by land purchased in accordance with the Swedish Public Procurement Act (LOU); Positive effects on 29 sites covering a total of ha (from cutting and ring barking in woodlands); Positive effects on 27 sites covering a total of 623 ha (from clearing scrub on meadows and pasture habitats); Positive effects on 13 sites covering a total of 156 ha of wetlands. At least 30 ha will be managed by mowing; Positive effect of the survival of 20 avenue trees and of the survival and regeneration of pollards in 154 ha over seven sites; Planting of 185 oak saplings in two avenues and on six sites covering a total of 93 ha that will impact on the oak population and on the beetle Osmoderma eremite; Expected positive effect on the aquatic plant Alisma wahlenbergii population carried out on three Natura 2000 sites; Improved conditions for management in 22 sites by the construction of a road, two animal crossings, seven ferry docking points, four corrals, six end sections of fences, 78 stiles, 48 gates/ gateways, 66 km of fences and removal of 19km of old fences; Increased accessibility for visitors in 19 sites by the construction of 2.7km of hiking trails, of which 600 m will be suitable for wheelchairs, 640 m boardwalk, 24 picnic areas/benches, five dustbin/refuse stations, three toilets, one hut/shelter, two bird towers, one platform and one hide; Increased interest in nature by the production of five brochures, 27 original signs and copies, sign racks, texts for notice boards, website, a layman's report, two sets of roll-up displays; Increased knowledge of habitats and species by the creation of at least six demonstration sites in at least three Natura 2000 sites; Increased interest in nature conservation by conducting 30 excursions, 10 meetings, an initial seminar and five launches; Improved understanding and exchange of information through expert/final seminars, study tours and stakeholder meetings.

3 Results Environmental issues addressed: Themes Species - Invertebrates Keywords forest ecosystem protected area landslide wetland management plan restoration measure Target EU Legislation Nature protection and Biodiversity Directive 79/409 - Conservation of wild birds ( ) Directive 92/43 - Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora- Habitats Directiv... Target species Alisma wahlenbergii Botaurus stellaris Emberiza hortulana Osmoderma eremita Natura 2000 sites SCI SE Hjälstaviken SCI SE Röllingen SCI SE Veckholms prästholme SCI SE Hjulsta säteri SCI SE Kalmarnäs SCI SE Sandviksåsen SCI SE Norra Björkfjärden västra SCI SE Landholmarna, Landholmsängarna SCI SE Ekillaåsen SCI SE Arnö huvud SCI SE Grönsö SCI SE Biskops-Arnö SCI SE Bryggholmen

4 SCI SE Haga ekbackar SCI SE Nybylund SCI SE Wik SCI SE Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen södra SCI SE Gorsingeholm SCI SE Fiholm SCI SE Norrby kyrkskog SCI SE Tynäs ekhagar SCI SE Askholmen SCI SE Tynnelsö Djurgård SCI SE Säbyviken-Bädarn SCI SE Lindön SCI SE Gorsingeholmskullarna SCI SE Strömsholm SCI SE Kalvholmen SCI SE Ridöarkipelagen SCI SE Ängsö SCI SE Askö-Tidö SCI SE Lindöberget öst SCI SE Fullerö SCI SE Strömsholms kungsladugård SCI SE Lindöberget väst SCI SE Sundängen Beneficiaries: Coordinator Type of organisation Description The County Administrative Board of Västmanland / Länsstyrelsen i Västmanlands län Regional authority The Västmanland administrative board is a governmental body responsible for ensuring the Swedish government s national goals are realised in the county. The work of the beneficiary comprises everything from the care of the elderly, equal opportunities, integration of the emergency services, cultural heritage and protection of the environment. The Department of Nature and Culture promotes biological diversity, the protection of areas of natural beauty and the wise management of natural resources. Environmental protection laws are applied when dealing with nature conservation and natural resource issues. The Department is also responsible for important issues within environmental inspection and the administration of nature conservation.

5 Partners The County Administrative Board of Uppsala (Länsstyrelsen i Uppsala län), Sweden The County Administrative Board of Södermanland (Länsstyrelsen i Södermanlands län), Sweden Sveaskog Förvaltning Aktiebolag, Sweden Uppland Foundation (Upplandsstiftelsen), Sweden Administrative data: Project reference LIFE07 NAT/S/ Duration 01-JAN-2009 to 31-DEC Total budget 8,134, EU contribution 4,025, Project location Stockholm(Sverige) Read more: Project web site Project web site Project description Environmental issues Beneficiaries Administrative data Read more

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