Sheep help maintain nature on the Pabiržė Peninsula
For the fourth year in a row, grazing has continued on the Pabiržė Peninsula in Lake Lūšiai (Ignalina district) during the grazing season. This is an environmental initiative implemented within the LIFE integrated project “Optimization of Natura 2000 Network Management in Lithuania”, the aim of which is to revive the biodiversity of meadows in the […]
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 […]
The mission of the “Forest Spells” festival is to strengthen human connection with nature
Photo: Agnė Sidabraitė As part of the implementation of the integrated project “Optimization of Natura 2000 network management in Lithuania”, an impressive family-friendly event “Forest Whispers” took place in Samogitia on October 5. It attracted a record number of participants – more than 1,100. The event, which is already in its sixth year, is growing […]
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 […]
What does the raised bog of the Užpelkiai telmological reserve look like today?
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, promising results. The regulated hydrological regime creates suitable conditions for the settlement of raised bog […]
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 […]