Project actions and results
A1 Preparation of the conservational baselines for the management of the Natura 2000 site Kočevsko
The analysis will serve as a basis for comprehensive overview of the taken measures. 3 workshops will be organized. Each of these themed workshops focuses on a different area: forestry and hunting, Water or Fisheries and Agriculture. A suitable SWOT analysis will be conducted during workshops. The entire A1 campaign will be organized on the principle of stakeholder involvement (participation).
Guidelines will be developed to overcome the shortcomings and increase the cooperation between the sectors and improve the management of Natura 2000 sites Kočevsko.
Results
- 2016 05 31 Analysis of Natura 2000 Kočevsko forest conditions (SI)
- 2015 05 20 Analysis of the sectoral databases and sectoral plans (SI)
- 2015 05 21 Conservation baselines for the management of the Natura 2000 sites Kočevsko (SI)
- 2015 03 18 Workshop on »State of forrestry and hunting in Kočevsko area«
- 2015 03 12 Workshop with Kočevje angling society
- 2014 12 05 Meeting of the Project Partners in December 2014
A2 Field surveys of the distribution and habitat conditions of target species and habitat type and baselines of the socio-economical analysis of the Natura 2000 sites Kočevsko
Results
- 2016 05 20 We confirmed the presence of the capercaillie hen at the lek side
- 2016 03 23 Eco-systemic services of forests in Kočevska region
- 2016 02 29 Nesting and feeding habitat of the three-toed and black-backed woodpecker in Kočevsko (SI)
- 2016 02 29 Supplementary feeding of the white-tailed eagle in Kočevsko: opportunities and challenges (SI)
- 2016 02 29 Feeding niche of the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) and supplementatry feeding options in Kočevska Reka area (SI)
- 2016 02 28 Final report on underground water quality in selected water caves of Kočevsko field and Bilpa and Radeščica/Obrh springs (SI)
- 2016 02 24 Nesting of the Eurasian three-toed woodpecker
- 2016 02 09 Baseline study about the socio-economic status of the Natura 2000 sites Kočevsko (SI)
- 2016 02 09 Public awareness survey on the LIFE Kočevsko project impacts (LIFE13 NAT/SI/000314) (SI)
- 2016 02 05 Project results on Youtube
- 2016 02 04 Inventory of cave fauna in Kočevska -The report of the results before caves redevelopment (SI)
- 2016 01 19 Status and protection of the white-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) in Slovenia (SI)
- 2016 01 19 Report on the grouse population recordings (SI)
- 2016 01 06 How much dead wood is needed for survival of European three-toed woodpecker?
- 2015 10 06 First report on underground water quality in selected water caves of Kočevsko field and Bilpa and Radeščica/Obrh springs (SI)
- 2015 10 05 Three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) database (SI)
- 2015 10 05 Black-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) database (SI)
- 2015 10 01 White-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) survey in Natura 2000 Kočevsko (SI)
- 2015 10 01 Three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) survey in Natura 2000 Kočevsko (SI)
- 2015 09 09 Presentation of preliminary results and field trip to karstic caves in which research is taking place
- 2015 09 01 Ornithologists from BirdLife Slovenia (DOPPS) records Hazel grouse population
- 2015 08 31 Final report on cave pollution in 90 caves of Kočevsko (SI)
- 2015 08 18 Surveillance of the presence of two target species using camera traps on dust-bathing areas
- 2015 07 21 First results on effects of wildlife baiting sites on predation of ground nests
- 2015 07 08 Eating habits of three-toed woodpecker
- 2015 06 02 Census of two target species of woodpeckers completed
- 2015 05 29 The search for three-toed and white-backed woodpeckers’ nests
- 2015 05 25 Threats for ground breeders
- 2015 04 17 Hazel Grouse, white-backed woodpecker and three-toed woodpecker census training
- 2015 04 17 Conclusion of the first part of the census of two woodpecker species
- 2015 04 08 Education of Hunters in Loški potok
- 2015 03 26 SFS employees on Course in recording capercaillie population
- 2015 03 26 Course in recording capercaillie population
- 2015 02 20 Inventory of the baseline status of the target species Eurasian three-toad woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) and white-baked woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos)
- 2015 02 13 Education day for professional staff of forestry companies
- 2014 12 16 Education Day at the Slovenia Forestry Service, RU Kočevje
- 2014 11 27 Škoda Yeti – a new asset of the SFS, Kočevje RU
- 2014 11 14 Education Day of the foresters at the Slovenia Forestry Service, Novo Mesto Regional Unit, Podturn Local Unit
A3 Preparation of the measure plans for the conservation actions C
Preparation of the execution plans for the conservation actions C
Based on the results of A1 and A2 actions, we will prepare the implementation plan for immediate activities in the field – action C, which will improve conditions and habitat type of target species. Implementation plans will be developed specifically as project plans and incorporated into existing systems, sectorial planning – as examples of sectorial implementation plans (silvicultural plans, annual hunting management plans, annual work programme of the public service in the field of water management and programme implementation of the municipal utility services and other implementation plans).
The A3 action contains a key technical basis for the spatial placement campaigns and detailed instructions for the execution thereof. Designed examples of implementing projects will be examples of good practice to be transferred to other areas of Natura 2000 in Slovenia.
The A3 action includes the upgrading of computer software, managing a database of measures identified in silviculture plans, SFS plans and entering planned road blocks on forest roads in the municipal spatial information system.
As part of the A3 action, the existing register of caves will be upgraded. Proposal for closing driveways into polluted cave or cleaning driveways into caves. All this actions will be incorporated in municipal spatial information system.
Results
- 2016 03 31 Implementation plan for concrete conservation actions for the white-tailed eagle (Heliaeetus albicilla) in Natura 2000 Kočevsko (C4, SI)
- 2016 03 31 Implementation plan for concrete conservation actions for the western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus and hazel grouse (Bonasa bonasia) in Natura 2000 Kočevsko (C3, SI)
- 2016 03 31 Implementation plan for concrete conservation actions for the white-backed (Dendrocopos leucotos) and the three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) in Natura 2000 Kočevsko (C2, SI)
- 2015 12 21 Forest management planning information database upgrade (SI)
- 2015 08 31 Implementation plan for cleanning the cave Smetljiva jama (SI)
- 2015 08 31 Implementation plan for cleanning the cave Vodna jama 1 pri Klinji vasi (SI)
- 2015 08 31 Implementation plan for cleanning the cave Vodna jama 3 near Klinja vas (SI)
- 2015 08 31 Implementation plan for cleanning cave Schaffeichloch (SI)
- 2015 08 31 Implementation plan for cleanning the cave Oneška jama (SI)
- 2015 08 31 Implementation plan for cleanning the cave Mala Stankova jama (SI)
- 2014 12 18 Illegal ground traps for cave animals were discovered in Eleonora’s cave
B1 Lease of land
The A3 action will determine areas, where the measures for target species will be implemented. There are certain areas where actions for the target species will be carried out. Some areas provided for the protection of the target species are privately owned. In those cases contracts will be signed with forest owners and compensation for 20 years will be paid.
Results
C1 Improvement of the habitat of Proteus anguinus and habitat type 'caves not open to the public'
The C1 action is intended to improve the quality of habitat HT caves that are not open to the public and targets the Olm species. The campaign is divided into subsections:
C1.1 Rehabilitation with cleaning up the polluted caves
C1.2 Limiting access to the most congested caves with a wooden or stone barricade
C1.3 Limiting pollution of caves by placing warning signs of prohibited waste disposal
Results
- 2018 februar The quality of underground waters in the Kočevsko field – expert report (SI)
- 2018 februar Inventory and cave cleaning – technical report (SI)
- 2017 oktober The entrances of cleaned caves enclosed and equipped with warning signs
- 2017 June Cleaning of the Oneška cave – technical report (SI)
- 2017 05 24 Oneška cave cleanup action
- 2017 May Cleaning of the Smetlijeva cave – technical report (SI)
- 2017 04 14 The report on the cleaning of the cave Smetljiva jama (SI)
- 2017 March Cleaning of the Mullerloch cave – technical report (SI)
- 2017 03 24 With lecture “We must protect our water resources”, we attended European Heritage Days
- 2016 09 30 Report of partial cleaning of cave Mullerloch (SI)
- 2016 09 30 Report on cleaning of cave Mala Stankova jama (SI)
- 2016 07 29 Report on cleaning of two caves Vodna jama 1 and Vodna jama 3 near Klinja vas (SI)
- 2016 05 03 Cleaning of cave Vodna 1 and cave Vodna 3 near Klinja vas
- 2016 04 12 Waste material removal from cave Schaffeichloch in the vicinity of the Koprivnik village (SI)
- 2016 04 29 Report on cleaning of cave Schaffeichloch (SI)
- 2016 03 25 News Planned removal of 55 m3 of waste from the cave Schaffeichloch near Koprivnik
C2 Improvement of the habitat and populations of Picoides tridactylus and Dendrocopos leucotos
The C2 action consists of implementing measures to improve the situation of habitat (either for foraging or nesting) of the three-toed woodpecker and the white-backed woodpecker.
In areas which are planned for Eco cells there will be various measures implemented which will ensure the increase in dead or decaying wood mass (lying and standing trees). The main measures will be thinning tree population with methods of ringing tree phloem (tree juice), marking trees, marking areas of eco-cells, the recording of geolocation by GPS and transfer to the forestry information system, which will be upgraded in the A3 action.
Results
- 2018 02 13 Assessment of the white-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) in the surroundings of the occupied territories in the Kočevko region – expert report (SI)
- 2018 01 30 Field examination of work progress in state-owned forest in Planina district
- 2017 12 22 Raging wind causing one of the biggest natural disasters in Kočevsko
- 2017 11 24 Monitoring of work progress in state owned forests
- 2017 11 06 LIFE Kočevsko and forest owners discussing conservation measures
- 2017 09 27 Meeting with selected contractors for state-owned forests conservation measures
- 2017 08 31 Kopa virgin forest
- 2017 06 20 End of “preparation work” for Natura 2000 Kočevsko national forests measures
- 2017 06 05 Tree girdling in Veliki Rog
- 2017 05 12 We took part in annual wood grouse survey in Pokljuka
- 2017 05 12Beginning of pole-size stand tree marking in Briga forest management unit
- 2017 04 28 Marking trees for tree ringing in GGE Gotenica
- 2017 03 20 Pole stand thinning started in Kolpa forest management unit
- 2017 03 16 Woodpecker drumming – spring is coming
- 2016 03 22 Implementation of conservation activities discussed with district foresters
C3 Improvement of the habitat and populations of Tetrao urogallus and Bonasa bonasia
The C3 action is designed to improve the habitat and reduce negative impacts on the population of Western capercaillie and Hazel grouse. The campaign is divided into:
C3.1 Measures to improve the situation of Western capercaillie habitat and Hazel grouse harbours- human disturbance
C3.2 Measures to improve the nutritional habitat of Western capercaillie and Hazel grouse
C3.2 Measures to reduce negative impacts of wild animals on populations of Western capercaillie and Hazel grouse.
Results
- 2018 01 05 New forest road barriers within grouse quiet zones
- 2017 12 22 Raging wind causing one of the biggest natural disasters in Kočevsko
- 2017 11 24 Monitoring of work progress in state owned forests
- 2017 11 17 Mulching for Western capercaillies diet diversity
- 2017 11 06 LIFE Kočevsko and forest owners about conservation measurments
- 2017 10 26 Study field trip to Stainz
- 2017 09 27 Meeting with selected contractors for state-owned forests conservation measures
- 2017 09 18 Coordinated use of hunting facilities at Capercaillie lekking sites
- 2017 06 20 End of “preparation work” for Natura 2000 Kočevsko national forests measures
- 2017 05 15 Feeding fences for the western capercaillie
- 2017 04 14 News Feeding fences for the hazel grouse now marked out
- 2017 03 17 Current project activities presented to district foresters and hunters
- 2017 02 27 Preparing for concrete nature conservation measures implementation
- 2017 01 26 Winter snow tracking of hazel grouse in Travna gora
- 2016 12 23 Establishing quiet zone for capercaillie
- 2016 10 26 Quiet zone for wood grouse conservation in Natura 2000 Kočevsko area (SI)
- 2016 02 15 Measures for improving habitats of the target species
- 2015 10 20 What should the habitat of capercaillie look like and how to re-create it?
C4 Improvement of the habitat and populations of Haliaetus albicilla
The C4 action is intended for improving the state of nesting and feeding habitat of the white-tailed eagle and the reduction of human impacts on the population in the know nests in the narrow area. The action applies to the area of the white-tailed eagle, which is located near the lake in Kočevska Reka. The action is divided into subsections:
C4.1 Gaining control of the known White-tailed eagle nest
C4.2 Improving dietary options of White-tailed eagle
C4.3 Noise Reduction to improve the breeding of White-tailed eagle
Results
- 2018 03 07
- 2018 03 01 O pticah na delavnici z osnovnošolskimi raziskovalci
- 2018 02 19 Na počitniški delavnici o ogroženih pticah Kočevske
- 2018 02 12 Zbirka učnih gradiv za učitelje naravoslovja in biologije
- Activity on the white-tailed eagle nest
- 2017 10 03 This year no evidence of the White-tailed eagle at Rogati hrib
- 2017 05 08 Report on activities at the winter feeding ground for the white-tailed eagle (December 2016 – February 2017), available in Slovene
- 2017 05 08 First visitors of the winter feeding ground for the white-tailed eagle
- 2017 04 28 Fish stock increase at lake in Kočevska Reka
- 2017 03 27 Activity at the white-tailed eagle’s nesting site
- 2017 03 01 First sightings at the white-tailed eagle nesting site
- 2017 02 20 First sightings at the winter feeding ground for the white-tailed eagle
- 2017 02 01 First winter meal for the white-tailed eagle
- 2017 01 16 Winter feeding ground for white-tailed eagle was set up
- 2017 01 10 Restarting the system for surveillance of the white-tailed eagle nest
- 2016 12 30 A review of anthropogenic disturbances at lake Reško (SI)
- 2016 12 19 Establishing quiet zone for white-tailed eagle by setting up cattle fence
- 2016 12 19 People can help conserve white-tailed eagle in Kočevska Reka
- 2016 11 14 Setting up the surveillance system of white-tailed eagle nest DAY 2
- 2016 11 14 Setting up the white-tailed eagle nest survilance system
- 2016 10 26 Report on white-tailed eagle’s nest and feeding site video system establishment (SI)
- 2016 10 26 Winter feeding ground for the white-tailed eagle (Heliaeetus albicilla) (SI)
- 2016 10 26 Common raven (Corvus corax) census at Mozelj garbage disposal center (SI)
- 2016 09 20 Testing of remote nest camera
- 2016 08 16 Observing the activities of white-tailed eagle
- 2016 08 16 Preparation for establishment of feeding site for white-tailed eagle
D1 Measurements of the impact of concrete field actions using the monitoring indicators of the target species and habitats
Measurements of concrete field actions using the monitoring indicators to the target species and habitats
Through monitoring of indicators developed in the A2 action this campaign will measure the effects of field actions (C actions). Monitoring indicators will allow us to determine the effectiveness of the measures implemented in the project and to make conclusions about the adequacy of the measures. Indicators will show us qualitative and quantitative impacts on target species populations and their habitat.
Results
D2 Assessment of the socio-economic effects of the project actions and functioning of the target ecosystems
Through series of interviews, the D2 action will conduct fast method of assessing the socio-economic benefits of the project – the benefits of already implemented project actions.
The D2 action also includes a study on the functioning of ecosystems, which will examine the functioning of the target ecosystems during and at the end of project. The study will be based on the examination of two target ecosystems in the area of Natura 2000 Kočevsko, namely: the forest ecosystem and underworld ecosystem. The study will attempt to assess the project’s impact on the functioning of both target ecosystems and provide a guideline for ensuring long-term natural processes in both target ecosystems. Using the results of the study we will be able to assess trends in ecosystem services / functions during the project and identify changes that will arise because of project activities.
Both studies in the D2 action will present a comprehensive overview of the socio-economic and ecosystem impacts of the project.
Results
E1 LIFE notice boards on the premises of the beneficiaries
In October, the Municipality of Kočevje completed its implementation of activities in the scope of E1 action. At the initial Kick-off meeting of project partners, held in Kočevje from 16 to 17 October 2014, all representatives of partner organisations received information panels with designed logos according to the Life projects rules which they will place at the entrances of respective organisations. Information panels contribute to the better recognition and promotion of the Life Kočevsko project. The E1 action is thus completely executed and completed.
Results
E2 Corporate design for the project and web site
The E2 action consists of creating project website and producing project’s graphic design, all of which will be used as promotional material, so that the project will be recognized in the wider area.
Results
- Web page for LIFE Kočevsko in slovenian language
- Web page for LIFE Kočevsko in english language
- 2015 02 11 Meeting of the Project Partners in February 2015 and visit of external supervisor for Slovenia
- 2015 01 14 Meeting of the Project Partners in January 2015
- 2014 12 05 Meeting of the Project Partners in December 2014
- 2014 11 04 Meeting of the Project Partners in November 2014
- 2014 09 04 Meeting of the Project Partners in September 2014
- Graphic design for the LIFE Kočevsko project
E3 Networking with stakeholders: education, training and awareness raising
The A3 action contains specialized professional and general education about the importance of forest and underground biodiversity (via the use of forest pedagogy) for adult local/regional stakeholders and children in elementary and high schools within the Kočevska region.
The E3 action also provides training for the target groups of stakeholders from the public and private sectors and civil initiatives: forestry, hunting, spatial planning and regional development through tourism, agriculture and nature conservation. Action is divided into sub actions:
E3.1 Education and training of foresters
E3.2 Education and Training of hunters
E3.2 Education and training of spatial planners, developers, tourism providers and farms with supplementary activity
E3.4 Education and training of teachers and educators in the field of forest pedagogics
E3.5 Raising awareness of schoolchildren
E3.6 Raising awareness of adults
Results
- 2018 03 28 Forest pedagogy teaching materials
- 2018 03 20 Educational day for company SiDG d.o.o. and Slovenia Forest Service employees
- 2018 03 01 Bird workshop for primary school researchers
- 2018 02 19 Workshop on the endangered bird species of Kočevsko
- 2018 02 12 Teaching materials collection for natural sciences and biology teachers (SI)
- 2018 01 16 With forest detectives aboud endangered bird species
- 2017 12 07 Educational workshops about endangered species starting in January
- 2017 12 05 Biology Students’ Society of Slovenia members visited Kočevska Reka
- 2017 12 04 Workshop on Conservation Measures Implementation
- 2017 11 15 Water days 2017
- 2017 10 23 Nature protection section heads of mountaineering clubs gather at regular annual meeting
- 2017 10 09 LIFE Kočevsko presented at annual study field trip of Institute for Nature Conservation employees
- 2017 09 11 A new leaflet about the White-tailed eagle was released
- 2017 09 01 Experience Kočevsko Forest with the White-Tailed Eagle
- 2017 03 13 Forestry students from Ljubljana visiting Kočevsko to learn more about white-tailed eagle conservation
E4 Project promotion
The promotion of project results will include production of informational materials about the target species and Kočevska habitat type areas. There will be standard promotional materials such as brochures, postcards, calendars, T-shirts, videos, photo exhibitions, etc.
Results
- 2017 05 30 We peeked into the habitat of endangered woodpeckers in Kopa virgin forest
- 2017 04 01 The exhibition of the pictures selected in the KOČEVSKO – COEXISTANCE WITH NATURE photo competition in Knjižnica Kočevje
- 2017 02 09 Promo video LIFE Kočevsko
- 2017 02 09 Coexistence with nature photo exhibition
- 2016 12 19 Learn more about the white-tailed eagle, the best glider in Kočevska Reka
- 2016 12 11 Exhibition of KOČEVSKO – COEXISTANCE WITH NATURE photo competition winners at IRS for Nature Conservation
- 2016 12 02 We presented the project LIFE Kočevsko at the 47th Nature-Health Fair
- 2016 11 25 Visit us at the 47th Nature-Health Fair
- 2016 11 08 In November LIFE Kočevsko goes to Nature health fair
- 2016 09 19 Our project presented at the “Empowered towards better EU funding of our environment” event in Ljubljna
- 2016 06 20 Invitation to a walk around the biggest rainforest Pečka in Rog region
- 2016 05 05 The exhibition of models of target species and of selected photos of Kočevsko – Coexistence with Nature open photo competition in the building of Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning in Ljubljana
- 2016 02 29 The exhibition of the pictures selected in the KOČEVSKO – COEXISTANCE WITH NATURE photo competition in the Primary School “Zbora odposlancev” in Kočevje
- 2016 02 10 The Round Table »Kočevska reka and Kočevska Reka Lake – centre of LIFE Kočevsko project activities«
- 2016 01 06 Exhibition of KOČEVSKO – COEXISTANCE WITH NATURE photo competition winners at Kočevje public library
- 2015 11 19 Report on the opening of »KOČEVSKO – COEXISTANCE WITH NATURE« photo exhibition
- 2015 11 18 »KOČEVSKO – COEXISTANCE WITH NATURE« photo exhibition opening
- 2015 11 05 LIFE Kočevsko at the Nature and Heath fair
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Leaflet
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Poster 1
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Poster 2
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Postcard white-tailed eagle
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Postcard three-toed woodpecker
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Postcard white-backed woodpecker
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Postcard hazel grouse
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Postcard western capercaillie
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Postcard proteus
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Notebook
- 2015 10 30 Promotional material: Calendar
- 2015 10 14 RESULTS OF THE »KOČEVSKO – COEXISTANCE WITH NATURE« PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
- 2015 08 18 Search for beetles!
- 2015 07 20 Public photography contest within Life Kočevsko project
E5 Educational nature trail along the lake and equipment for the 'Eagle room' in the cultural centre Kočevska Reka
Within the E5.1 campaign we will establish a didactic learning path along the lake. During the E5.2 sub-action we will equip the Eagle room in the newly renovated cultural house in Kočevska Reka. The Eagle room will serve as a main INFO room and will represent a basic cell of the project (C4 – action: video surveillance nest) with its educational content and presentations to the general public (close connection with the E3 and E4 campaigns).
Results
- 2018 04 20 Repair work on Eagle’s trail in Kočevska Reka is completed
- 2018 01 11 Project team plans windstorm damage recovery
- 2017 12 23 Windstorm devastates Eagle’s trail in Kočevska Reka, the trail remains closed until further notice!
- 2017 09 11 New leaflet about the White-tailed eagle released
- 2016 12 19 Review of work done on didactic learning path by Reška lake in Kočevska Reka
- 2016 11 25 Ground work for educational nature trail at Reško lake carried out according to plans
- 2016 11 21 Educational nature trail at Reško lake
- 2015 12 15 Project partner meeting in December 2015
- 2015 06 22 Refurnished Eagle’s room
E6 Layman's report
With the help of this report, the project partners will present the project and its results to wider public.
Results
- 2019 May Layman’s Report LIFE Kočevsko
F1 Project management
Results
- 2017 09 21 LIFE Kočevsko project monitoring and evaluation
- 2016 11 30 Technical part of MIDTERM
- 2016 09 16 Third external LIFE monitor visit
- 2015 07 02 Project partners meeting in July 2015 – in the Eagle’s room for the first time
- 2015 12 03 We received a visit from Dr. Mitja Kaligarič, external supervisor for Slovenia and Ms. Juliana Lebez from Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning
- 2015 02 11 Meeting of the Project Partners in February 2015 and visit of external supervisor for Slovenia
- 2015 01 14 Meeting of the Project Partners in January 2015
- 2014 12 05 Meeting of the Project Partners in December 2014– Execution of practical workshop for analysis, selection and identification of key stakeholders, which we will invite to sectoral SWOT workshops
- 2014 11 04 Meeting of the Project Partners in November 2014
- 2014 10 16 The KICK-OFF meeting and the press conference
- 2014 09 04 Meeting of the Project Partners in September 2014
F2 Networking with similar projects
As a part of the F2 campaign, project partners will visit an example of good practice in managing the Natura 2000 sites and protected natural areas in the National Park Bavarian Forest, Bavaria in Germany and in the National Park Šumava in the Czech Republic.
In the final phase of the project, all project partners will visit the Dinarides area in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This field trip will be used as a transfer of experience and project results. These two countries along with Slovenia have the largest share of Dinaric Alps and the highest total population of target species.
In addition to the two excursions, we will attend at least two international conferences in Europe, which will be organized by related project and international groups for project target species and habitat types, preferably on measures for the capercaillie and hazel grouse and measures for the three-toed and white-backed woodpecker.
Results
- 2017 09 27 LIFE Kočevsko project team at the Capercaillie international conference
- 2017 06 25 Public consultation on environmental impact of traffic in the natural environment
- 2017 05 29 Our work presented at “Environment needs LIFE for the next 25 years” international conference
- 2015 10 15 Study field trip to Bavarian Forest National Park
- 2015 09 23 The visit of the Czech Inspectorate representatives for nature
- 2015 05 06 Presentation of LIFE Kočevsko project at Plan of management of Natura 2000 areas in Slovenia 2015-2020 workshop
- 2014 11 11 Attendance at regional kick-off meeting in Budapest
F3 Revision of the project
Results
F4 Plan for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project results
For the purposes of LIFE after LIFE, all project partners will create a plan on how to ensure the long-term objectives of the project. The plan will include LIFE after LIFE activities that will be implemented by the project partners and, where appropriate, the key stakeholders.