Project Olympus - Coastal Conservation

Progress Report

February to July, 2001

Activities:

General Management

1. The ecological management plan for ir-Ramla was approved by the Environment Protection Department in April, 2001.

2. A draft Conservation Order for Ghajn Tuffieha was received from the Planning Authority. A detailed assessment of the Order was remitted to the Authority to be incorporated in the final Draft.

   Tree planting

3. 1833 shrubs and trees were planted on site at Ramla and Ghajn Tuffieha from February to April, 2001.

   Ir-Ramla

4. The first phase of the implementation of ir-Ramla management was initiated. This included:

   1. The placing of bollards at access points.

   2. Production of information signs

   3. The production of an information brochure for visitors to the site.

   4. Wardening of the site, especially on weekends.

   5. The hiring of police through extra duty to assist in security.

   6. The planting of trees and shrubs around the foot of the clay slopes that are subject to heavy erosion.