REHABILITATION OF WATER HABITATS OF THE NATURE

PARK„JEGRIČKA”

REHABILITATION OF WATER HABITATS OF THE NATURE

PARK„JEGRIČKA”

PROVINCIAL INSTITUTE FOR NATURE CONSERVATION Novi Sad

Tanja Bošnjak, independent expert for protection in the field of hydrology Nedeljko Kovačev, adviser for conservation of nature

27.03.2014 Novi Sad

From the standpoint of the expert supervision of the project

"Environmental water management in the plains"

Basic characteristics of the area

Provincial Institute for Nature Protection performs the protection of nature and natural resources that are whole or greater part of their area within the territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina.

ara koja se celom ili većim delom svoje površine nalaze na teritoriji Autonomne pokrajine Vojvodine.

Typical agricultural

area

PODRUČJE / REGIONNAMENA POVRŠINA (%)

POLJOPRIVREDNA OBRAĐENO LIVADE I PAŠNJACI

PANONSKI BIOGEOGRAFSKI REGIONPANNONIAN BIOGEOGRAPHICAL REGION* 75 67 8

VOJVODINA 82,8 74,5 6,8

Vojvodina is located in the south-eastern part of the Pannonian Plain;

It belongs to the Pannonian biogeographical region (holds 9% of the region)

It represents a complex variety of habitat types that are geomorphological, pedological, hydrological, climatic, historical and anthropogenically conditioned.

Protected areasProtected areas are areas that have a strong geological, biological, ecosystem and / or landscape diversity and are important as habitats for birds and other migratory species important in accordance with international regulations. In the total area of Vojvodina (2,150,600 ha), protected areas cover about 129 481.67 ha (6.02%).These are: - strict nature reserve - a special nature reserve - a national park - a monument of nature - a protected habitat - area of exceptional importance, - a nature park.

Nature park Jegrička

Nature Park

Nature Park Article 34 "Nature Park is an area of well-preserved natural values with mostly preserved natural ecosystems and scenic landscapes, designed to ensure the overall geological, biological and landscape diversity, as well as meeting the scientific, educational, spiritual, aesthetic, cultural, tourism, health recreational needs and other activities coordinated with the traditional way of life and the principles of sustainable development.

Economic and other activities and actions that threaten the basic characteristics and values of the park are not allowed.

Protection measures, performance of economic activities and the use of natural resources in the nature park, are specified in the act of protected areas. "

The declaration of protection of the Nature Park "Jegrička"

During 2004 and 2005, the Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia has made a study of the protection of the Nature Park "Jegrička"

Based on these studies municipalities Žabalj, Temerin, Vrbas and Bačka Palanka brought the act to declare the protection of Jegrička, i.e. the decision on the Protection of Nature Park "Jegrička" ('' Official Gazette of Žabalj'' ,, 2005, ...)

During 2012, the audit was done of NP "Jegrička" protection when the Regional Institute for the Protection of Nature made a new document basis-care study, which this protected area proposed for Category II protection, and a decision on declaring will be given by the Government of AP Vojvodina

Nature Park „Jegrička“

In the past Jegrička represented a series of ponds linked with larger or shorter recesses. Valley Jegrička was in its former-natural regime more than 100 km long and had a basin of 144 200 ha, representing such a large swamp which acted as a collector and surge water from the upper surface to the Tisza.

SLIV JEGRIČKE

A series of hydraulic activities, ranging from the late 17th century, such as the construction of a canal, which cuts off the flows of Jegrička from the north, digging the canal Mali Stapar - Novi Sad which cut off the main stream and right tributary, digging a network of drainage canals and engaging part of Jegrička into the Main Canal Network of the Danube - Tisa - Danube (MCN HS DTD), have led to changes in the natural basin of Jegrička particularly in its reduction and significant changes in the water regime.

Jegrička in the system MCN HS DTD and ...

РАВН О СЕЛО

ЗМАЈЕВОУстава Д еспото во

Канал Бечеј Богојево

Јегричка

ТЕМ ЕРИНГО СПО ЂИН ЦИ

ЖАБАЉ

Устава Ж абаљ I

Устава Ж абаљ II

Т И С А

СИ РИ Г

Т И С А

Specificity of Jegrička river is that it is a channeled stream with controlled regime that has complex hydro and ameliorative functions, but at the same time, because of its natural values, it is a protected area with the status of a nature park.

With the construction of the Danube-Tisa-Danube Canal, Jegrička has become its integral part. Water regime within the entire hydro system is maintained by a synchronised regulation weirs maneuver and pumping stations.

....and as a Nature Park „Jegrička“

Because of its natural specificity and conservation, there are three areas identified in the NP „Jegrička“: Whole A: Includes a channeled part of Jegrička from km 64 +163 to km 30 +000, with the immediate environment. There is a specified protection level III in the stated sector. Whole B: Includes part of Jegrička with preserved natural features of lowland rivers from 30 +000 to 15 +000 km protection regime II level. Whole V: Includes lower stream of Jegrička from 15 +000 to 0 +000 km converted into the pond and surrounding area - protection regime III level and the island in the pond - protection regime II level.

State of the environment of areas inside the NP "Jegrička"

Jegrička river is mostly surrounded by agricultural arable land, and flows through populated areas (Ravno Selo and Zmajevo).

Jegrička river quality is under the direct influence:

•recessed wastewater from settlements, farms, industry,

•water drainage system, which gravitates toward the stream,

•different activities in the catchment area (agriculture, transport, etc..).

The cumulative impact of human activities on water area Jegrička is seen from the change of state of water and leads to the deterioration of certain elements of quality, silting, fouling and clogging of individual stocks.

The need to protect, preserve and improve the natural resources of the protected area is defined by appropriate measures and activities within the protected area in accordance with the degree of protection regimes.

The project "Environmental water management in the plains"

The project "Environmental water management in the plains", whose main activity is the removal of accumulated sediment from water courses in order to revitalise and improve the ecological status of water courses, is in accordance with the above requirements.

Pursuant to the Act on the Protection of NP "Jegrička„, in the field of the protection regime III level,, activities and works on regular maintenance of Jegrička beds and banks, i.e. activities on mud removal and removing excess vegetation are regulated, among others..

Protection measures

je kao lokacija određen prostor inspekcione staze uz vodotok. Depending on the results of physico-chemical and biological analysis of the sludge, the law prescribes the location of the deposit of silt. With established monitoring, inspecting tracks along the watercourse.were designated as inspected area.

After decantation period the deferred sludge is outplanned.

izdati su uslovi zaštite prirode i obavljan stručni nadzor nad navedenim aktivnostima. In accordance with the prescribed regimens and safeguards, in order that the works comply with the need to preserve the natural values of the Nature Park "Jegrička", nature protection conditions were issued and supervision of these activities was performed.

Protection measures

The Decree with the terms of the Provincial Institute for Nature Protection

By the professional supervision it was noted that the works on Jegrička watercourses mud removal were made in accordance with: the Project "Extract from the Main Project of Rehabilitation of Jegrička Watercourses from km 15 +518 to km 48 +556, for stretches of rivers from km 37 +892 to km 44 + 015 ';

Expert supervision of the Provincial Institute for Nature Protection

•Monitoring was carried out in accordance with the Agreement between the Fund "European Affairs„and Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (registered under no. 292/2013-03/1 of the day 14.08.2013) and the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection Sciences - Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad, Trg D. Obradovic 3 (under no.0601-87/5-35 dated 14.08.2013 respectively).

Expert supervision of the Provincial Institute for Nature Protection

Two reports were made, there is one remaining after mud outplanning.

The case report is to supervise the works and the constant scrutiny of the papers and the results of monitoring.

Works on mud removal started on 19.09.2013, and were completed on 31.12.2013.

A total of eighteen (18) terrapins, which stayed at the shelter during the winter, returned to the JEGRIČKA in the mid of March, when the conditions for their return to their natural habitat were met.

During mud removal terrapins were found, which were taken out with silt from the riverbed Jegrička. Some of them were returned to the watercourse, and the other part was evacuated to shelter wildlife ZOO Park Palić, in accordance with the weather conditions in the period of mud removal.

Terrapin

Conclusion and activities ahead

Upcoming activities in the conservation of project achieved positive results and the revitalisation of the area are:

- Mud outplanning

- establishing the protective zone (buffer) with the water flow to the fields and bank watercourses that are in the area of interactive influences from the protected area, by which the current state due to activities will be preserved as long as possible.

By removing suspended sediment and sludge removal of vegetative mass, that is the cause of creating a delay in flow of water JEGRIČKA, a better flow of water and water quality for wildlife of this water body is accomplished.

Thank you!

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