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Flora and Fauna of Aeolian Sands

The site is characterized by Pleistocene aeolian sands and consists of open sandy grasslands dominated by species such as Corynephorus canescens and Agrostis spp. These communities cover approximately 40% of the area and provide habitat for a range of specialized, sand-loving (psammophilous) species.

Key plant species include Plantago arenaria, Filago arvensis, and Lepidium densiflorum, which thrive in nutrient-poor, dry, and open conditions. The fauna includes rare and endangered invertebrates such as the true bug Anapus longicornis, the burrowing bug Byrsinus flavicornis, and the endangered beetle Polyphylla fullo, which strictly depends on open sandy patches for its life cycle.

Threats to the Site

The primary threat to the site is natural succession, which leads to denser vegetation and sprouting of juvenile trees. Currently, climate change, particularly severe drought, poses another major risk. Because the currently protected area is very small, expanding its boundaries into suitable adjacent areas is absolutely crucial for saving these unique communities.

Site Management

The main goal is to improve habitat conditions across the entire site, strengthen the current Jurinea cyanoides population, and officially add the species to the site's target species. We will repeatedly clear dense shrubs to create bright, open habitats, combine regular mowing with grazing, and strip the topsoil layer in selected spots to create bare sandy patches. The transition zone between the protected area and its buffer zone, along with the southern part of the buffer zone, will be actively managed to support pollinators.

Project partners

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.