by Aušra Čebatoriūtė | Sep 9, 2024
As part of the LIFE integrated project “Optimization of NATURA 2000 network management in Lithuania”, the research conducted in the Punia heathland area is encouraging. More than 570 beetle species were discovered there, 28 of which were found in Lithuania for the...
by Giedrė Stonkuvienė | Jul 8, 2024
On March 21st, the team of the LIFE integrated project “Naturalit” held a seminar titled “Human and Forest Relationship, Use and Protection” in which anthropologist Eunice Blavascunas (having Lithuanian roots) was a guest speaker. Professor E....
by Aušra Čebatoriūtė | Jul 4, 2024
Cattle are grazing in the Ginučiai oak grove again. They returned to this area after a 50-year break. Tautgirdas Masiulis, coordinator of the LIFE integrated project “Optimization of NATURA 2000 network management in Lithuania”, told about this in the LRT radio...
by Aušra Čebatoriūtė | Jul 4, 2024
As part of the implementation of the integrated project “Optimization of Natura 2000 Network Management in Lithuania”, the restoration work of the Užpelkiai telmological reserve in the Samogitia National Park is gaining momentum and allows us to enjoy the first,...
by Aušra Čebatoriūtė | Jun 18, 2024
On 17 May, the European Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on nature restoration. It sets out for the first time measures aimed not only at preserving but also restoring nature. Given that more than 80% of habitats in Europe are in poor condition, the adopted...
by Aušra Čebatoriūtė | May 21, 2024
21 May marks the day of Natura 2000, the most ambitious and far-reaching initiative to preserve Europe’s natural heritage. The date was chosen because the European Union (EU) Habitats Directive was adopted on 21 May 1992. Together with the EU Birds Directive...