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The project actions

CRAINat is structured in 64 actions, divided into the following categories:

Actions A - Preparatory actions,
elaboration of management and/or action plans.

The project provides for 15 specific actions related to the project management, technical planning of activities and the planning of facilities, staff training and the establishment of preliminary studies on the populations of crayfish currently present in the project area.

List of actions A

Actions B - Rent / Purchase of land and / or rights

Within this category fall two actions for the acquisition of terrains on which source areas will be built, both in the Abruzzo region (2 sites) and in the Province of Isernia (1 site).

List of actions B

Actions C - Concrete conservation actions

The project provides for 25 actions to really improve the conservation status of freshwater crayfish, contrasting the threats and promoting an increase of indigenous present populations. The various actions contemplate that new reproduction centers will be built and existing ones will be extended and / or adapted (Rocca di Mezzo - AQ, Arsita-TE, Borrello-CH, Tignale - BS, Rocchetta al Volturno - IS, CMNS in S. Maria Imbaro - CH), source areas (nursery natural) and multifunctional ponds will be made, a task force for the translocation of populations/specimens at risk will be created, anti-poaching activities carried redevelopment of habitats etc will be carried out.

List of actions C

Actions D - Communication and dissemination of results

Ten actions that involve communication and dissemination of activities and results achieved during the project will be carried out. The communication will be done through conferences, panels, brochures, exhibitions, etc.. and will be directed to different target groups (schools, citizens, associations, etc..) in order to transfer the results and techniques learned to all stakeholders and to improve the state of knowledge on crayfish and the Natura 2000 network in general.

List of actions D

Actions E - Managing and Monitoring

The project provides for 12 specific actions necessary for its administrative, technical and financial management. The monitoring of the above mentioned actions is necessary to assess qualitatively and quantitatively the effectiveness of the project.

List of actions E