We peeked into the habitat of endangered woodpeckers in Kopa virgin forest

As part of the annual event Summer in Kočevski rog 2017, LIFE Kočevsko team organized a field trip to Kopa virgin forest, the smallest virgin forest in Kočevsko region with area of 14 ha. Kopa virgin forest is home to a pair of white-backed woodpeckers. During our walk around Kopa virgin forest, participants learned new information about LIFE Kočevsko project, conservation of endangered woodpecker species, virgin forest and deadwood. Much to the delight of all participant, we even saw a pair of white-backed woodpeckers, which were very active and inquisitive that day.

News prepared by Andrej Hudoklin, The Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation.

PHOTO: Vasja Marinč