Prescribed burning successfully completed in continental dunes of Dzūkija
On March 21-31, the Dzūkija National Park (DNP) successfully implemented a controlled burning of the forest floor nature management measure for the restoration of continental dunes. On March 21, the works were implemented in the Musteika dunes, on March 28 in Marcinkonys, and on March 31 in Lynežeris dunes. “The planned works were implemented smoothly. […]
A measure that has long been used abroad – to preserve rare Lithuanian plant and insect species
Dunes in Dzūkija. Photo: Kostas Kajėnas “It is gratifying to see that continental dunes have already been opened in Dzūkija National Park. Controlled burning of the bedrock will allow species that naturally grew in those fire sites to settle there,” says Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys, Senior Researcher at the Nature Research Centre. According to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Practical training about forest fire suppression
The team of the LIFE integrated project “Naturalit” participated in international practical training on forest fire suppression organized by the Independent Firefighters Association of Poland from May 26th to 28th. These training sessions provided an excellent opportunity for acquiring knowledge and gaining experience from foreign colleagues to prepare for the planned controlled forest litter burning […]