Brief synthesisLake Ichkeul is the last great freshwater lake of a chain that once stretched the length of North Africa. Criterion (x): Ichkeul National Park contains important natural habitats as an essential wintering site for western Palaearctic birds. If these projects were implemented, it is fundamental that the existing salinity of the lake be maintained. Protection and management requirementsThe property has strict legal protection and a management plan. The water management of the lake-marsh system is therefore a primordial element in the management of the property.