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Cyprus Special Protection Areas (SPA's) As
of the 22nd November 2005 this site was designated an SPA The Larnaka Salt lakes site consists of a complex of four salt lakes and an adjacent wetland situated to the south of Larnaka and to the east of Meneou and Dromolaxia villages. Problems The presence of the airport poses a serious disturbance problem for the avifauna of the site and there is also a pollution threat from the constant air traffic. Flamingos have also fallen foul to lead poisoning caused by ingestion of lead shot left over from the operation of a clay pigeon shooting range on the main lake up until 2003. Uncontrolled tourism and building development are growing threats to the area, as is poaching, which is a periodic problem.
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