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 […]
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 […]
Project team participates in the search of Oxyporus mannerheimii
With the beginning of autumn and the start of mushroom picking season, Naturalit project team from EPMA and SSPA together with colleagues from Sirvėta regional park went to expedition. Its main purpose was to search for Oxyporus mannerheimii. An extremely rare species of beetle found previously in Lithuania in forest of Gelednė (Švenčionys district). The […]
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 […]
NATURALIT more visible and recognizable!
To give more individual look and attractiveness, LIFE integrated project team created personalized project logo and video presentation. “LIFE integrated project is glad developing in new shapes and colors, becoming more recognizable and audible. Our purpose of creating a logo was to reflect the essence of the activities of the project, emphasize the exclusivity and […]
Issues on LIFE integrated projects discussed with colleagues in Finland
NATURALIT representatives were invited to participate at the Nordic Platform meeting. The event took place on 11–13 June, in beautiful Punkaharju, southeast Finland. Participants from LIFE Nature projects in Nordic countries and Lithuania, EASME and NEEMO gathered here to discuss most relevant news from the LIFE programme, particularly regarding the forthcoming new financial period for […]
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 […]