Action Α2 - Technical Studies : Building

The aim of Action A2 is to prepare the implementation of the concrete conservation action “C1: Protection, management and restoration of caves and other important roosting sites for bats” of the project Life-Nature: «Greek Caves and Bats: Management Actions and Change of Attitude» - LIFE17 NAT/GR/000522, providing the necessary technical details and specifications that are required for their successful implementation.

In this deliverable the technical study for small scale infrastructures for the restoration of an old building as bats shelter. The technical study contains detailed measurements, drawings and technical specifications in accordance to the most recent relevant international literature and practices.The assessment of the required materials, machinery, man-days and the description of the works is completed with the total costing of each project site separately.

The building where the work will take place is located in the abandoned village of Samaria within the boundaries of the National Park of Samaria (1962) and within the NATURA area "White Mountains and Coastal Zone" (GR4340008). The choice of the specific building was based on: (1) the recorded presence of bats in old buildings of the village, (2) the fact that it is located inside NATURA network, (3) the condition of the building (abandoned but not risky to collapse) and (4) the ownership status (Property of the Management Body).