The Nature Restoration Regulation was approved
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 legislation aims to establish measures to restore at least […]
Botanist Dr. M. Lapelė: “We Overestimate Nature’s Capacity to Regenerate”
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 adopted in 1979, this Directive provides the legal basis for the establishment of […]
CINEA Writes about NATURALIT
CINEA, the European Commission’s Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment, has shared an article on the LIFE Integrated Project “Optimising the management of the NATURA 2000 network in Lithuania”. It outlines the main objectives of the project and mentions the significance of one of the recent project activities – the opening of the Dzūkija […]
Why is prescribed burning useful?
Prescribed burning of the forest floor, which simulates a spontaneous fire, is a nature management measure aimed at preserving endangered species of insects, birds and plants. Prescribed burning, which is widely used abroad, is also relevant in small areas in Dzūkija. “In previous centuries, fire played a very important role in forest landscapes. Therefore, there […]
Grazing in Forests: a Scientific Review and Guidance for Policy Makers
The LIFE Integrated Project “Optimising the Management of the Natura 2000 Network in Lithuania” has presented a scientific review and guidelines for policy makers on “Grazing in forests – a long-forgotten farming tradition that is becoming a modern conservation tool”. The e-publication discusses the historical context of forest pastures in Lithuania and their importance for […]
Establishing Reference Values and Conservation Targets for Species of European Community Importance
5 December 2023 An event was held at the Visitor Centre of the State Service for Protected Areas (hereinafter – SSPA) to present the results of five years of work carried out by the experts of the Methodological-Analytical Centre in collecting and analysing information on Species of European Community (hereafter – CoE) importance. According to […]
Updated Guidelines for the Management of EC Important Natural Forest Habitats BSSs Presented
On 22 November, scientists from Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) presented the updated recommendations for the management of natural forest habitats of European Community (EC) importance in the BBSF. The presenters presented the recommendations and updates on the management of forest species’ habitats developed within the framework of the Natura 2000 project, related to clear-cutting, criteria […]
Encouraging Results in the Restoration of the Užpelkiai Raised Bog
The restoration works of the Užpelkiai Telmological Reserve in Zemaitija National Park (ZNP), within the framework of the Natura 2000 project, are gaining momentum and are already showing the first hopeful results. The regulated hydrological regime provides the right conditions for the establishment of wetland vegetation and populations of protected aquatic animals. The Užpelkiai Telmological […]
Three Ambassadors of the “Good Farmer” Championship have been Awarded
On 20 October, three ambassadors of the “Good Farmer” championship – farms working in harmony with nature – were awarded, as well as the municipalities that have contributed the most to the promotion of agri-environmental protection were honoured. For the third year in a row, the Naturalit project team is organising the traditional “Good Farmer” […]
Encouraging Signs in the Lowland Dunes of Dzūkija
In January this year, 12.8 hectares of naturally valuable lowland dunes were opened in Dzūkija National Park along the Marcinkoniai-Varėna road, after the clearing of a plantation forest for economic purposes. Today, it is possible to rejoice that a pre-planned nature management measure, already at the initial stage, is already producing its first results. A […]