One of the most notable pressures comes from climate change and the continuous reduction in rainfall levels on the island. The Akrotiri Peninsula is threatened by coastal erosion due to a combination of factors such as river damming, quarrying, tectonic movements and mean sea level rise. The herb and rush meadow at Fassouri Marsh is changing into reedbed as a consequence of seral succession. Management tools under consideration include water level management, controlled fire, targeted harvesting and grazing. |