Project focuses on conservation of three priority Natura 2000 habitat types (hereafter HT), namely intermittent lakes (3180*), dry grasslands with orchids (6210(*)) and Nardus grasslands (6230*). Based on the latest national report under Art. 17 of the Habitats Directive for period 2013-2018, all three HT have an unfavourable conservation status: HT 3180* and 6230* in…
The European beaver was almost eradicated in most of the European countries good two hundred years ago, after hundreds of years of merciless hunt and chase, the species ending on the verge of extinction. In the last few decades, it is successfully being reintroduced back to its native home range with the help of many…
Nature in Slovenia is among the most luscious in European Union. Natura 2000 sites cover about 37% of the county’s territory due to which we hold the first place in European Union as regards the proportion of territory. Nature in Slovenia is in a slightly better state than the European average. However, despite the protection,…
Amphibians are most endangered vertebrate group in Slovenia and in Europe. The project primary focus is the decline in amphibian populations, which is the result of loss, fragmentation and destruction of suitable habitats and furthermore reduction of their connectivity. Amphibians often have to cross roads during spring and autumn migrations and more than 100,000 animals…
According to the European Commission, the frequency and extent of droughts in Europe has increased dramatically. Water scarcity has already affected at least 11% of Europe’s population and about 17% of its territory. The Mediterranean area is particularly susceptible to global climate change causing droughts, which is putting in risk the water supply for the…
On the European level, there are 50.000 tonnes of hops produced on a surface of 26.500 ha. Slovenia produces nearly 2.800 tonnes on 1.590 ha annually and is currently ranked as the 3rd EU’s largest hop producer, and the 5th in the world. The hop agricultural sector is the largest exporter in agricultural segment in…
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is one of the fastest growing waste streams in EU. According to Eurostat, it is growing 3-5% per year. By its composition, WEEE is a complex mixture, containg hazardous materials, but also a valuable deposition of commercially interesting secondary raw materials. The project is aimed at conservation of resources…
The goal of the project LIFE ARTEMIS is to contribute to the reduction of the harmful impacts of invasive alien species on biodiversity by increasing public awareness an by setting up an efficient early warning and rapid response framework for invasive alien species in forests. Project objectives to be achieved by the project are: Increase…
