„Grazing is amazing“ Project LIFE SUB-PANNONIC focuses on restoration of rare dry grassland ecosystems which are currently threatened by succession and invasive plant species due to the abandonement of traditional grazing and management of these localitites. The restoration of the rare habitats is done with the help of four-legged mowers – sustainable management through grazing…
We implement internationally awarded projects Common Swift (Apus apus) and some of the bats, in particular Common Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) have been considered as the common species in Slovakia. Since they lost many natural habitats (e.g. old forest stands with large tall trees with suitable tree-hollows) and thanks to creation of appropriate artificial breeding opportunities…
We participate in the active protection of bird species of European importance In the past, the Danube inland delta represented one of the largest and most diverse natural wetland complexes in Central Europe. Large parts of it have been destroyed during last decades; presently habitat loss and destruction continues as a result of former river…
We recreate nesting habitats of endangered bird species Project BeeSandFish is focused on restoration of nesting and feeding habitats of three endangered bird species: European Bee-eater, Kingfisher and Sand Martin. A common feature of the ecology of these species is the use of natural riverbanks and walls for nesting. Project activities are linked with Natura 2000 sites…
We are participating in active conservation of areas of European significance The main objective of the project is to create a functional network of seventeen NATURA 2000 areas in the cross-border region of Bratislava. Joint conservation efforts, such as restoration management, ensure favorable status of habitats of European significance in the cross-border territories of Slovakia, Austria and…
We aim for complex nature conservation The project is related to the large area of the river Danube branch system in Slovakia in localities Dobrohošť – Sap, Klúčovské and Číčovské branches, Čiližsky creek and to wetlands, in the river alluvium Váh, Ipeľ and the Danube. In Hungary, the project is related to the National Park…
Project general objective is to contribute to habitat restoration for Annex I species of Birds Directive – Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor), Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris) and Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) in SPA Ostrovné lúky through establishing a suitable model management of the agricultural land and restoration of their feeding and nesting habitats.
The intensification of agricultural production, forestry and water streams regulations during last century influenced habitat loss which evolved depending on traditional extensive management. The survival of many species that prefer grazing, mowing, reed cutting or their existence is bound to balks, patches of vegetations on the fields, linear and bank vegetation as a part of…