Tilos Associations

Tilos Park Association

Ιn October of 2003, an international assembly of Tilos residents, scientists, representatives of the Local Authority, University and Research Institutes and Organizations, as well as global environmental organizations met in the Livadia community of Tilos to create a non-profit association, the Tilos Park Association, formed for the protection, maintenance and promotion of the natural and cultural environment of the island of Tilos.

Aims of Tilos Park Association

The members of the Tilos Park Association set up the following aims and targets:

1. The maintenance and protection of all components and values of the natural environment in the land and marine region of the island cluster of Tilos.
2. The maintenance and protection of all components and values of the cultural environment of the island cluster of Tilos.
3. The maintenance and protection of all components and values of the landscape of the island cluster of Tilos.
4. The realization of all necessary action by the management for the maintenance and protection of the natural and cultural environment and the landscape of the island cluster of Tilos.
5. The briefing, informing, sensitization and activation of residents, collective institutions, visitors and more generally the users of the land and marine region of the island cluster of Tilos.
6. The scientific research and study of the natural and cultural environment of the island cluster of Tilos.
7. The identification and promotion of the values and natural wealth in the land and marine region of the island cluster of Tilos for conservation.
8. The attraction of visitors and the growth of tourism in a form that is compatible with the conservation and protection of the natural and cultural environment of the island cluster of Tilos.
9. The environmental briefing and education of the users of the land and marine region of the island cluster of Tilos.
10. The growth of volunteerism for the protection of the natural and cultural environment of the island cluster of Tilos.
11. The achievement of sustainable development and balanced economic growth along with the maintenance of social cohesion within the framework of the protection of the environment in the island cluster of Tilos.
12. The creation of the educational organization entitled “Aegean Centre for Environmental Studies” for the education in management of protected regions and more generally for the benefit of knowledge concerning the protection of the environment.
13. The creation of a centre of protection of rural/farm animals and plants of the Aegean that are threatened with extinction.
14. The support of farmers and livestock-breeders who practice organic production and contribute to the environmental protection and/or expansion of the protected region in the island cluster of Tilos.
15. The promotion of the establishment of officially protected areas within the island cluster of Tilos by the Greek state and the compliance with all rules, regulations and laws promulgated in support thereof.
16. The management of Tilos protected areas.

The Tilos Park News Journals published in two languages (Greek and English) are available from the Tilos Park Association to anyone who is interested in the natural environment. Their content gives emphasis to the description of Tilos avifauna species and other components of the island physical environment, but it also refers to the Association news, the island civilization, the attempts at nature protection and management, the opportunities for ecotourism and its historical data. The news journals are published quarterly. If you are interested in reading the news journals, you can visit the following link, otherwise you can download them from the following pdf. files:

http://tilos-park.typepad.com/tilos_park_newsletter/2004/11/index.html

Membership Application Form

In order to become a Member of the Tilos Park Association and receive a membership application package, please respond to the following e-mail tilopark@otenet.gr, by filling out and returning the above application form:

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Open to donations

In case you would like to support the Tilos Park Association and contribute to its work, you can make a donation that would be extremely helpful for its progress and improvement. As an alternative to a financial donation, the Association is open to donations of products, including relevant books for its library or field equipment, which will contribute to the accomplishment of its endeavors.

Objects			Value (€)
Books	Collins Encyclopedia Of Birds Of Europe	Domonic Couzens	35,34
	The Birds of the Western Palearctic: Concise Edition	David Snow	105 , 45
	Wildlife Care for Birds and Mammals: Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Manuals (7 Vols in 1) (Basic Manual Wildlife Rehabilitation)	Dale Bick Carlson	44 , 76
	Practical Wildlife Care	Les Stocker	71 , 39
Binoculars	Olympus Magellan 7×50 WP Blue Binoculars	Olympus	356 ,99
Binoculars	Nikon Action 12×50 EX Extreme ATB Binocular	Nikon	226 , 04

Tilos Cultural Association

On the island of Tilos, the Cultural Association of Tilos island “THE FRATERNITY OF TILIANS NEA OMONIA” is active. The Cultural Association possesses an important role in the local cultural system, through its active attendance and organisational activity in Tilos culture.