The success of a conservation project depends, to a large extent, on its acceptance and support on behalf of the local community where it is implemented. That is why Fish For Life project team also discussed with local community representatives from Natura 2000 Gilort River site to draw an image of ancient Gilort. So, regarding reconstruction, we need to have a starting point, and the local community is the one that has been a permanent witness to the changes occurred in riverbed and fish species that once inhabited it in large numbers.

Crayfish, eels, fish all these species were part of our interlocutors’ childhood. You will be amazed to find that they understand very well how an ecosystem is functioning; they even have their own language to describe it. Whirlpool, stump, rattles are the terms to describe the river components. To all that we add the gastronomic stories that will whet your appetite.

Dialogue with the local community: What was Gilort River like once? is the 5th short video made within Fish For Life project in order to improve the local community attitude towards the project activities and to disseminate examples of good practice regarding the ecological reconstruction of river basins.