Restoration of Mistra’s Saline Wetland

The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is responsible for managing Malta's protected areas under the EU's Habitats and Birds Directives. As per the management plan outlined for the Ix-Xagħra tal-Kortin Natura 2000 site, ERA initiated works in 2022 to restore the saline marshland to its former state and function. The project aims to control the presence of alien species, restore native vegetation through the reintroduction of indigenous plants, and expand the site's capability to retain water. To date, ERA has successfully introduced over 200 specimens of native flora to the site.