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 […]
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 […]
New Strategic Planning Framework for Protected Areas – for more Effective Nature management
On 1 August 2023, the new Description of Procedures for the Preparation of Strategic Planning Documents (SPDs) for Protected Areas came into force, aimed at the protection and management of natural and cultural heritage values through the preparation of strategic planning documents. This is one of the most significant, successfully achieved objectives of the LIFE […]
Volunteering Initiative Nominated for the Power of Lithuania Awards
The volunteering initiative of the partners of the conservation project “Naturalit” (the Environmental Project Management Agency, the State Service for Protected Territories and the Directorates of Protected Territories) has been nominated in the “Power of Lithuania” awards. The growing interest in volunteering in Lithuania’s protected areas shows that it is becoming increasingly important to contribute […]
Take part in an international seminar about the role of fire in forest ecosystems
We invite you to participate in the international online seminar “The Role of Fire in Forest Ecosystems. Prescribed Burning as a Tool for Nature Management“ which will take place on 17 March, 13:00-17:00 (EET). The topic will be presented by experts from United States of America, Sweden, Finland and Latvia, as well as scientists from […]
Annual meeting of the heads of Baltic nature conservation institutions and LIFE Integrated projects
On the 7-9th August, Lithuania, the annual meeting of the heads of Baltic nature conservation institutions took place, this year focusing on LIFE Integrated projects. The event was hosted by State Service for Protected Areas and Environmental Projects Management Agency. The meeting provided a networking platform for LIFE Integrated projects from the Baltic States, both […]
NATURALIT shares experience with partners from Baltics
On the 21-22nd August Sigulda the annual meeting of the heads of Baltic nature conservation institutions took place. LIFE integrated project team was also invited to share its experience in developing and implementing the first LIFE integrated project. The event was hosted by Nature Conservation agency of Latvia in Sigulda. Project team had an opportunity to get acquainted […]
LIFE integrated project introduced to environmentalists
On 5th April 2018 National visitor center for protected areas hosted the introductory project visibility event. The aim of event was to present the idea of LIFE integrated project to the whole institutional system of protected areas. Including representatives of Ministries of Environment and Agriculture, scientific institutions, environmental NGO’s and others. Participants were introduced to […]
First LIFE integrated project in Lithuania kicks-off
Environmental Projects Management Agency under the Ministry of Environment of Republic of Lithuania together with partners launches the first LIFE integrated project in Lithuania. The main aim of the project is to contribute to common European environmental goal to halt the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services and to restore ecosystems in so far as […]