First barrier inventory in Cyprus along Diarizos catchment to enable free- flowing connectivity
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Project Short Description

Restoring Free-Flowing Rivers along the Diarizos Catchment, Cyprus

PHRAGMOGRAPHYSIS is a river restoration project focused on improving connectivity within the Diarizos catchment, Cyprus. The project will deliver the country's first field-verified, open-access inventory and interactive map of river barriers, documenting their location, characteristics, condition, ownership, and ecological impacts.

Through extensive field surveys covering more than 100 km of river network, the project will identify and prioritise non-essential barriers with restoration potential, providing a scientific basis for future river restoration actions. Particular emphasis is placed on improving connectivity for the critically endangered European eel and enhancing ecological integrity across four Natura 2000 sites.

Funded by the Open Rivers Programme and implemented by the Nature Conservation Unit of the Frederick Research Center in partnership with Terra Cypria, the project will provide the scientific evidence needed to support future barrier removal initiatives and contribute to the restoration of free-flowing rivers in Cyprus.

Information

Acronym
Phragmographysis
Start Date
2026
End Date
2027
Funding Organization
Open Rivers Programme
Overall funding
€ 51,221.50
Lead Partner
Nature Conservation Unit – Frederick Research Center
Partner
Terra Cypria – The Cyprus Conservation Foundation
 
       
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"The project is funded by the European Open Rivers – a grant-giving organisation dedicated to restoring rivers."
ADDRESS
7 Yianni Frederickou Str., Pallouriotissa
1036, Nicosia, Cyprus.
CONTACT
t. +357 22431355 (EXT. 41190)
e. ncu@frederick.ac.cy
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