News Release: Organisation of workshop entitled: ''NATURA 2000 sites: Opportunity or obstacle for the development?" at Anogeia, on the 7th of April 2017

The workshop of the project LIFE Natura2000Value Crete took place in Anogeia, Municipality of Anogeia on the 7th of April 2017 and it is the 10th of a series of 24 workshops which will be held in all of the Municipalities of Crete in the context of the project's actions. Topic covered in the workshop was ''NATURA 2000 sites: Opportunity or obstacle for the development?" with the aim of informing the public concerning the NATURA 2000 sites at national and local level and the socio-economic benefits provided by nature and wildlife. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to be informed about the Geopark of Psiloritis and the environmental education actions taking place there, as well as the various financial and development tools available for those who wish to engage in environmentally-friendly actions. During the workshop, the new documentary of the project was presented to the attendants who discussed its content with the scientists of NHMC.