A long journey to breaking ground with an excavator

Protection of habitats

If clogged side arms of the Danube need to be cleared of sediment and accumulated debris (massive trunks, branches, plants, trash, etc.), simply ordering an excavator and starting to dig isn’t enough. Preparation for this type of restoration measure takes months – ranging from identifying problematic locations, geodetic surveying of elevation profiles and topography, and modeling/predicting the impact of clearing on water flow dynamics, to administrative and permitting processes, securing funding, contractor procurement, and the actual field work.

We are finalists for the prestigious European LIFE Awards

Protection of habitats

The LIFE Danube Floodplains project has been nominated for the prestigious European LIFE Awards 2026 in the Nature and Biodiversity category. In collaboration with Slovak and Hungarian partners, the project succeeded in restoring the water regime of the Danube side arms, securing regular simulated flooding following the construction of the Gabčíkovo dam, and implementing a range of measures to protect and restore floodplain habitats. The public can support the project by voting in the Public Choice Award category.

Pollarded Willows: The Traditional “Apartments” for Rollers and Falcons Need Our Help

Protection of habitats

In the open landscape of Slovakia’s lowlands, where the LIFE Steppe Birds project operates, rows of ancient pollarded willows are truly irreplaceable. To us they are a beautiful part of the scenery, but for the European roller and the red-footed falcon, they are strategic sites for life itself. To ensure these trees continue to serve their purpose in 2026 and beyond, we need to give them their characteristic “crown”.