Case studies tagged with feshwater biodiversity

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H2020 PONDERFUL: The Uruguay Pondscape

In Uruguay, rural artificial ponds (tajamares) are primarily constructed to support cattle production and secondarily for the irrigation of crops or other purposes, mostly since the early 2000s. Studies on their environmental impact are extremely scarce and incipient.

H2020 PONDERFUL: The Imrahor River Valley Pondscape

Imrahor Valley

This pondscape plays a key role in flood mitigation and water management in Ankara, supporting biodiversity despite urbanization. It provides crucial ecosystem services like habitat provision and water regulation, while offering recreational spaces for the public, benefiting both urban and rural areas.