Update on Xyliatos and the Cyprus Grass Snake

The Grass Snake was rediscovered in 1992 by George after this species was believed to be extinct for many decades on Cyprus. That was two years before the authorities started to breed the trout in the Xyliatos Dam. The trout is a natural enemy of the Grass Snake and not natural or native to Cyprus. [...]

Xyliatos, Fish ,Fishermen and the Cyprus Grass Snake

BENEATH the still waters of the picturesque reservoir of Xyliatos, a battle for survival has been raging between an aggressive, large-mouthed alien and an unassuming, unassertive native. On land, meanwhile, ensuring victory for the home-grown underdog has involved turning accepted environmental good practice on its head and redrawn the battles lines between illegal and legal [...]