One of the measures to improve the condition of the white-backed woodpecker habitat is tree ringing. Tree ringing is a forestry measure where by removing the bark, cambium and the last few annual rings of…continue reading
Irregular nesting of pair of white tailed eagles at lake in Kočevska Reka indicates that the feeding habitat is not optimal. In order to improve the breeding success and the survival of the young, and…continue reading
In the framework of LIFE Kočevsko project, setting up feeding fences in total size of 5,25 km was planned in order to provide better feeding opportunities for the hazel grouse (Bonasa bonasia). Fruit and seed bearing…continue reading
The cleaning of the cave Smetljiva jama near the Stojna Hill was carried out on Saturday and Sunday, the 8th and 9th of April, by the cavers from Društvo za raziskovanje jam Ljubljana. On Sasturday, the team…continue reading
Untill the end of June 2017 you can visit exhibition of target species models and photo exhibition LIFE Kočevsko - coexistence with nature at the premises of Knjižnica Kočevje, Trg Zbora odposlancev 26, 1330 Kočevje.…continue reading
During the past few weeks, the white-tailed eagle's (Haliaeetus albicilla) nesting site was regularly visited by the pair of eagles, as well as by other bird species. We were very happy to record presence of…continue reading
On 09.03.2017 we attended European Heritage Days in Koprivnik, which this year was held under slogan “Water – from myth to architecture”. The purpose of the European Heritage Days is to promote public interest in…continue reading
In order to improve feeding habitat of the white-backed woodpecker, LIFE Kočevsko project team coordinated marking of trees for thinning in pole stands between 13 and 17 March 2017. Thinning will increase quantities of dead deciduous…continue reading
Both foresters and hunters play an important role in forming state of forests and directing forest development in the future. It is crucial to constantly upgrade our knowledge and share experience. LIFE Kočevsko project team…continue reading
All around us, nature is waking up. Spring is coming. The White-backed Woodpeckers are already drumming thus establishing their territories and attract mates. In order to study their distribution, we used a playback technique. Male,…continue reading
