Park for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna

At a time when living organisms are disappearing at an alarming rate, especially through habitat destruction, the Park for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna of the Technical University of Crete, which extends to 30 hectares, constitutes a small but important area where native plants and co-existing animals are protected and can develop without human intervention.

The idea of creating a Park in Akrotiri, within the property of the Technical University of Crete, was conceived in 1994 by the then rector of the University, Professor Yannis Phillis.

He designed and developed the Park in the next decade with the partial support of the Pancretan Association of America and inaugurated it in 2004. Yannis Phillis has been the director of the Park since 1994.

It is hoped that the Park for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna of the Technical University of Crete, beyond its direct objectives, will serve as an example for other public and private organizations, as to the importance of initiatives to protect the environment.

Program your visit

Visiting hours:

Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Contact

Dr. Melpo Skoula

Park for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna

73100 Chania Crete

Telephone: +30 28210 55988

Fax: +30 28210 40110

Email: park@mail.tuc.gr

Website: www.park.tuc.gr