Life IGIC project aims at the development of Green Infrastructure and supportive sustainable farming methods in olive orchards in Messara, Crete, an area surrounded by Natura 2000 sites and of great cultural, nature and agricultural value. Main objectives, biodiversity conservation, agroecosystem services enhancement and reconnection of existing nature areas.
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GIolive – Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching!
There are only a few days left to submit your abstract for the international conference “Green Infrastructure, Agroecological Practices and Biodiversity in Olive Orchards” (GIolive
The GREEN FUND co-finances the LIFE IGIC project for year 2026 through financing the University of Crete – Natural History Museum of Crete (UoC – NHMC)
The GREEN FUND with its Board Decision No. 341.7.14/2026/10.06.2026 co-finances the LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575 – LIFE IGIC project for year 2026 with the total amount of
New publication in Diversity Journal
New scientific article has been published in Diversity Journal at 24 July 2026 with title: “Diversity of Vascular Flora in Organic and Conventional Olive Orchards
The project LIFE IGIC – Improvement of Green Infrastructure in agroecosystems: reconnecting natural areas by countering habitat fragmentation – LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575 is being implemented with the contribution of the LIFE Programme of the European Union. Also, the project is being implemented with the contribution of the Green Fund.
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