Combining the goals of Water Framework and Habitats Directives in a LIFE integrated project

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1 Combining the goals of Water Framework and Habitats Directives in a LIFE integrated project Jari Ilmonen Freshwater specialist, Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland Environmental Implementation Review Country dialogue Finland Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, 22 May #freshabit #vesiperintö

2 About LIFE integrated projects FRESHABIT aims and coverage Integration of HD & WFD Complementary funding Versatile partnerships #freshabit #vesiperintö

3 LIFE integrated projects Launched 2014 to enable the EU Member States to implement environmental and climate legislation to the fullest extent Tot. 25 projects running from calls of (FIN 2; 38,5 M ) Six thematic areas: Nature Water Air Waste Climate Change Mitigation Climate Change Adaptation Integrated Projects allows Member States to make use of other EU funding sources, complementary funding Combined LIFE budget of more than 460 million / more than 5 billion in complementary funding from other EU and national funds and the private sector.

4 Largest LIFE project in Finland ever FRESHABIT is one of the first accepted IP -projects Nature-category with a freshwater view To improve the ecological status and biodiversity of freshwater N2000-sites Total budget ca. 20 M + complementary projects EU LIFE ~12 M, own funding ~8 M Complementary funding is raising while project is running (other than LIFE-funding) Project period Jan 1st, 2016 Sept 30th, years 9 months

5 Target regions In total, 12 catchment areas in 8 regions Actions vary among regions to some extent Altogether 43 N2000-sites ~ ha inside ha outside N2000 Measurable impact on N2000-sites and/or species listed in Annex IV, V Freshwater Pearl Mussel; FPM 4 lake areas 3 inland water courses 5 coastal rivers

6 Long-lasting methods and practices We produce the road map` to the implementation of national PAF (Priority Action Framework for N2000) We advance the methodology related to assessment, modeling and monitoring of freshwater habitats, species, ecosystem services and cultural heritage We construct new coordination structures, models and networks with emphasis on HBD and WFD, and sustainable use of freshwater habitats, species and related resources in N2000 sites (capacity building) AIM: The ecological status and biodiversity of freshwaters will improve.

7 Improved ecological status and biodiversity of freshwaters We run a pilot for raising FPMs in laboratory and transplanting them back to natal rivers We implement concrete restoration actions in freshwaters and their water basins acting in and outside N2000 areas - State and privately owned areas - Fish passages in some of the nationally prioritized rivers We increase co-operation among waternature-agriculture- and forestry organisations AIM: The project benefits also local entrepreneurs, recreational visitors and future generations who get to enjoy diverse freshwaters.

8 Increased awareness and knowledge of freshwaters We enhance sustainable use of freshwater resources by integrating conservation approach to entrepreneurship We raise awareness of natural, cultural and economic values of freshwaters by organising a variety of public events, nature schools and voluntary work sessions We are part of the high-class nature documentary Ahdin valtakunta` AIM: To provide information, increase awareness and motivate people to care of freshwaters.

9 Complementary funding Integrated Projects ~ complementary funding Other projects to complete main aims of LIFE-funding and thus contributing the national PAF-framework Not limited to target areas Genuine expert or action networking Initial stage ~ 4,3 milj. Up to date ~27 milj.

10 Complementary projects by 2017 Ministries and domestic funds ~3,6 M Ympäristövirtaama/SYKE Restoration of Lake Evijärvi Esteet Pois/Iijoki Construction of waterways in K-S and Karjaanjoki Vesistökunnostuksia/ K-S, VV Villamon pato/pohjanmaan joet Metsätalouden kuormitusseuranta Pohjavesi-indikaattorit Rural funds ~ 3,2 M Salpausselkä UG Geopark Kuormitus Kuntoon/E-Savo Kolmen helmen joet/pirkanmaa Vyyhti II/PPO Luokse/K-S Yhteisillä aalloilla/vv HOLALAKE/Karjaanjoki L-U vesistökunn.verkosto/karjaanj Ministries Structural, Maritime and Fisheries funds Rural funds KEMERA Research funds LIFE-funding Structural, Maritime & fisheries funds ~6,3 M Kalatalouden ymp.ohjelma/luke Patokato/WWF Water mgt in Baltic forests/luke Iijoen otva/iijoki PienvesiGIS/Iijoki Kansallispuistojen hyvinvointi/k-s KEMERA n Koitajoki,K-S, Pohjanmaan joet, Puruvesi, Naamijoki The list of names is not exclusive! Research funds ~ 6,3 M SOVIKO /Koitajoki Järvikartoitus/K-S Raakut/K-S Vesistökunnostus/Kiskonjoki BIOWATER (Nordforsk)/OY, LUKE, SYKE SOSTPRO (ERA-NET)/OY LIFE-funding ~9 M Hydrology-LIFE

11 Saavi an example of complementary funding Nutrient Recycling in Cooperation with Locals Case Lake Saarenjärvi (SAAVI project) Two-year project ( ) Financier: Ministry of Environment (Government Key Project); The main goal is to improve nature values of the lake (part of Kiskonjoki river Natura area) and recycle nutrients locally in cooperation with locals. Actions: reed cutting, recycling reed from waterbody to agriculture fields to improve soil structure (organic matter), nature management plan for the area, species inventories, clearing shore areas (pastures), wetland plan for catchment area

12 Integration between HD & WFD Common goals; favourable conservation status = good ecological status? - Mostly YES - Sometimes needs balancing/prioritizing Common means; improving habitat quality by actions in water bodies & catchments - WFD & wide co-operation networks allow for better utilization for catchment actions outside N2000 for N2000 Common responsibilities; reporting in the same schedule for HD & WFD - Common data needs for HD & WFD; improvement of tools

13 FRESHABIT: Versatile partnership Beneficiaries (CB + 30!) Nature resources GO s: Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland Ministry of Environment ELY-centers; Varsinais-Suomi, Keski-Suomi, Etelä- Pohjanmaa, Etelä-Savo, Pohjois-Savo, Pohjois-Karjala, Lappi Finnish Forest Centre Cities City of Raasepori City of Saarijärvi Companies Vattenfall Co., Ltd. DocArt LP Metsähallitus Forestry Ltd. Research Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) National Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) University of Jyväskylä University of Helsinki University of Oulu Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) Water protection associations Association for water and Environment for Western Uusimaa Vanajavesi Centre Pro Puruvesi Environmental NGO s WWF Finland Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (SLL) Regional Associations for Nature Conservation of Pohjanmaa, Häme and Central Finland Natur och Miljö Financiers ELY-centers of Pirkanmaa and Häme Cities of Kolari, Kitee, Savonlinna and Lohja YLE, Ähtävänjokirahasto, Koskienergia Ltd.

14 FRESHABIT: Versatile partnership Other stakeholders GO s implementing N2000- network and PAF-framework MMM; notable indirect cofinancier TEM ELY-centers Councils Towns of target areas Other GO s National Board of Antiquities Finnish Wildlife Agency Organisations for guidance and interest promoting BirdLife Finland ry Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK) Finnish Federation for Recreational Fishing Finnish Forest Industries Finnish Energy ProAgria Finnish Hospitality Association (MaRa) Finnish Innovation Fund SITRA Landowners, laymans Fores management associations Fisheries associations Local and national entrepreuners

15 THANK YOU! #freshabit #vesiperintö