In Punia Forest – 28 beetle species discovered for the first time in Lithuania

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 first time. “Punia heathland is undoubtedly the most valuable forest area in terms […]

Seminar “Human and Forest Relationship, Use and Protection”

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. Blavascunas gave a lecture titled “Think like an Anthropologist” to foresters and national park ecologists. She has worked for […]

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 […]

Seminar “Human and Forest Relationship, Use and Protection”

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. Blavascunas gave a lecture titled “Think like an Anthropologist” to foresters and national park ecologists. She has worked for […]