Last year, as part of the LIFE Endemic PANALP project, we began restoring a small but beautiful and valuable site in the heart of the White Carpathians. The area was declared protected primarily due to its geological uniqueness, but it also hosts rare dry and thermophilic “orchid” meadows and juniper stands. That is, until recently…
We’re delighted to announce that after two years of preparation, traditional grazing has finally returned to Molpír Hill. The revival of this prehistoric hillfort site is the result of collaboration between local farmer Mr. Matiašovič and the municipality of Smolenice, and is being carried out as part of the LIFE Endemic PANALP project. Since last…
Restoring overgrown sites is far from a simple or quick process, despite how it might seem at first glance. Typically, the first practical step involves thorough clearing of the area—removing invasive or non-native trees and shrubs, clearing biomass, and often stump milling. In some locations, we also use an earth milling machine on a limited…