Protection of Emys orbicularis and amphibians in the North European lowlands (LIFE05NAT/LT/000094)

Protection of Emys orbicularis and amphibians in the North European lowlands
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Turtle pond in the middle of forest

Turtle pond in the middle of forest

The turtles inhabit successfully in a pond located in the middle of forest (Bestraigiske, Lithuania. Photo: Nerijus Zableckis

Turtle and triturus cristatus pond close to farm

Turtle and triturus cristatus pond close to farm

Photo: LFN

Habitat: egg lying site

Habitat: egg lying site

Successful populations of turtles depend on expositions. Here you see south exposed sandy egg lying site. Photo: Norbert Schneeweiβ

Exposition

Exposition

Poor vegetation and sandy soil suit for egg lying even close to roads. Photo: LFN

This exposition could be suitable if trees and grasses were cut

This exposition could be suitable if trees and grasses were cut

Photo: LFN

Such expositions became overgrown by trees planted by foresters

Such expositions became overgrown by trees planted by foresters

Photo: LFN.

Managable pond

Managable pond

Bush cut and deepening of the pond is needed to make it more suitable for turtles and amphibians.

forest pond

forest pond

Such forest ponds need to restored. Photo: LFN.

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