Kategorie: Highlights in an Explorer’s Life
Northern Sporades – how it all began
During a birding excursion to the English Gardens of Munich, in 1947 I had the privilege to meet Dr. Philipp Lehrs. I was just ten years old, thrilled by the opportunity to learn „live“ more about animals.. Dr. Lehrs was a distinguished, free-working herpetologist. He recognized my keen interest and over several years introduced me…
Skantzoura – the elusive monastery
From the white marble sculptures of the Skantzoura coast some scant indication of a trail leads inland through juniper woodlands and olive groves – up the main ridge of the island’s gentle hills. It had taken me decades to finally venture up there and explore what appears like a vision of several lucid buildings against…
Skantzoura – satellite islands
Seven small islands of great beauty and physical diversity are located along the north – western coast of Skantzoura: Kóraka, Prasoù (=Skandíli), Kyriáko, Strongylò, Polemikà, Kas(s)ídis and one more islet (= Lachanoù?). Facing from the seaside this green archipelago, one can sense its rather undisturbed marine wilderness character: it may happen that you watch a…
Northern Sporades conservation area – continued
part two It follows my second letter to Mr. Yeroulanos; see copy of first page in part one Dr. Thomas Schultze-Westrum Kaisertsr. 52 8000 München 40 Marine National Park Project NORTHERN SPORADES Status Report December 1976 prepared for: Mr. Marinos Yeroulanos Executive Secretary National Council for Physical Planning and Environment Ministry of…
Northern Sporades conservation area
Part one The initiative proposal for the first marine conservation area in the Mediterranean Region is well documented by the respective correspondence and memos of the time: I am presenting here first page copies of the letters dated 6 October, 1976 (total 7 pages) and 23 December, 1976 (total again 7 pages plus 3 maps)…