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VII. SUMMARY

VII.1. ACHIEVEMENT OF PROJECT GOALS

1. Have the defined success criteria (if any) been attained? (see section III.4.6 and sections V &VI)
YES Yes 
- No
- There were not defined success criteria
- Only for some restored units.Describe:  
- Only for some criteria. Describe:  

2. Have the structural goal(s) been attained? (see III.1.3 and V.1 & V.2)
YES Yes
- No
- Partly
Only for some units. Describe: Today we have quite good mixed stands of broadleaves and conifers. 

3. Have the functional goal(s) been attained? (see III.1.4 and V.3)
YES Yes
- No
- Partly
Description: Local people today are satisfied with wood production and tourist development. 

4. Have the landscape goal(s) been attained? (see III.1.5 and VI.1)
YES Yes
- No
- Partly
Description:  

5. Have socio-economic goals been attained? (see III.1.6-8 and VI.2)
YES Yes
- No
- Partly
Description: Increase of the agro- tourist activities in the area. 

6. According to survival and growth of planted/seeded species, the plantation/seeding success was:
(see V.1.4, V.1.5, V.1.6.a-g)
YES Very high
- High
- Medium
- Low
- Very low

VII.2. STRUCTURAL QUALITY

1. How natural is the composition of the restored ecosystem(s)?
(see V.2.5, V.2.6 & V.2.7)
- Fully
- Partly. Explain:  
YES Depend on the restored unit. Explain: It was easier in good sites 

2. How natural/mature is the structure and pattern of the restored ecosystem(s)?
(see V.2.1, V.2.2, V.2.3, V.2.4 & V.2.12)
- Fully
YES Partly. Explain:  
- Depend on the restored unit. Explain:  

3. Presence of important biodiversity
(according to species richness, and the presence of indicator, rare, endemic,endangered, protected species; see V.2.9, V.2.10, V.2.11, V.2.12 & V.2.13):
YES Yes
- Medium
- No

4. In the restored area, the project has:
(according to species richness, and the presence of indicator, rare, endemic,endangered, protected species;see V.2.9)
YES Increased biodiversity
- Decreased biodiversity
- Conserved biodiversity

VII.3. FUNCTIONAL QUALITY

1. Ecosystem dynamics:
Does the restored ecosystem regenerate naturally? (see V.1.6.h,i,j & V.3.6):
-   Yes
YES Not fully. Explain: The regeneration depends on site's quality. 
Do natural successional dynamics occur? (see V.3.6):
YES Yes
- No
- Partly. Explain: After reforestation understorey vegetation came 

2. Overall functioning:
How are the soil characteristics? (see V.3.3, V.3.4 & V.3.5):
YES Stable
- Slightly degraded
- Seriously degraded
How is the potential for nutrient cycling? (see V.3.1, V.3.2 & V.3.3):
- High
YES Medium
- Low
How is the ecosystem productivity? (see V.1.6.g, i, V.3.10, VI.2.2, VI.2.3 & VI.2.4):
- High
YES Medium
- Low

3. How is the overall ecosystem health? (see V.4)
- Good (No relevant pests, diseases, invasive species, or dead/damaged plants by abiotic factors.)
YES Medium (Some individuals affected; low severity level)
- Poor (Relevant pests, diseases, invasive species, or dead/damaged plants by abiotic factors.)
What are the pollution levels?
- High
- Medium
YES Low

4. The project significantly increases
Resistance (e.g., to grazing, pests, fire, drought, see II.6. and V.3.7 & V.3.8):
YES Yes
- No
- Partly
Resilience (e.g., to fire, pests, drought, etc., see II.6.2 and V.3.9 & V.4 ): 
YES Yes
- No
- Partly
Erosion control (see II. 6.1 and IV.2.14, V.3.4, V.3.5 & VI.1.8 )
YES Yes
- No
- Partly
Flood control (see II. 6.1 and VI.1.7):
YES Yes
- No
- Partly

VII.4. LANDSCAPE QUALITY

1. The project significantly increases:
Forest surface (see VI.1.2): 
YES Yes
- No
- Slightly
Connectivity among patches of formerly isolated populations (see VI.1.4.c,d & VI.1.5):
YES Yes
- No
- Slightly
Integration among forests and other habitats (see VI.1.2 & VI.1.5d,e):
YES Yes
- No
- Slightly
Habitat diversity (see VI.1.2):
YES Yes
- No
- Slightly
The protected surface (see VI.1.4): 
YES Yes
- No
- Slightly

2. Aesthetic value (see VI.1.5, VI.1.6,VI.2.7 & VI.2.8):
- Very high
YES High
- Medium
- Low

VII.5. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS

1. Cultural value (see VI.1.3, VI.2.7 & VI.2.8):
Does the project area have particular cultural significance to local inhabitants?
Yes
The project has...
YES increased
- decreased
- preserved
- created
- damaged
...the cultural value of the site.
Degree of local participation (see VI.2.9):
YES High
- Medium
- Low

2. Has the project generated ecosystem goods for the local population?
(see VI.2.1, VI.2.2, VI. 2.3 & VI.2.4):
Yes
Amount of timber and non-timber goods provided :
- Very high
YES High
- Medium
- Low

3. Has the project enhanced ecosystem services?
(see III.1.4 and V.3, VI.1.7 & VI.1.8):
Yes
Description: The protection of soils has improved the ecology, diversity, aesthetics and culture. 

4. Does the project contribute to fix/support/increase rural population by increasing tourist and recreational value, by direct employment, or by providing homeland?
(See VI.2.5, VI.2.6, VI.2.7):
YES Yes
- No
- Slightly

REACTION: This research is supported by the "Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development" programme, under contract EVK2-2002-80025