{"id":36550,"date":"2025-02-05T10:41:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broz.sk\/?p=36550"},"modified":"2025-02-05T10:47:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:47:40","slug":"we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broz.sk\/en\/we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves\/","title":{"rendered":"We are restoring rare steppe habitats in Horn\u00e1 Pust\u00e1 Ves"},"content":{"rendered":"The quiet settlement of <strong>Horn\u00e1 Pust\u00e1 Ves<\/strong> is hidden away in the northern part of the <strong>Brezovsk\u00e9 Karpaty<\/strong>, within the <strong>Pra\u0161n\u00edk<\/strong> municipality. Surrounded by the limestone peaks of the <strong>Mal\u00e9 Karpaty<\/strong>, this area has a rich natural and cultural history. People settled here as early as the <strong>Paleolithic era<\/strong>, evidenced by the remains of an ancient hillfort on one of the local ridges. Over time, the region\u2019s favorable conditions attracted various human civilizations, many of which engaged in <strong>agriculture<\/strong>. It is thanks to centuries of traditional land use that <strong>rare and species-rich xerothermic habitats<\/strong>\u2014dry, sunlit grasslands\u2014have survived in Pust\u00e1 Ves. Though only <strong>small fragments<\/strong> remain compared to the past, they are <strong>incredibly valuable relics<\/strong> of ancient <strong>rocky steppes and forest-steppes<\/strong>. To protect these fragile ecosystems, we have partnered with a local farmer through the <strong>LIFE Endemic PANALP<\/strong> project to restore and preserve them with <strong>careful, sustainable management<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<style type='text\/css'>\n\t\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\t\twidth: 16%;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='dt-gallery-container gallery galleryid-36550 gallery-columns-6 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rollover\" href='https:\/\/broz.sk\/en\/we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves\/dsc02265-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02265-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rollover\" href='https:\/\/broz.sk\/en\/we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves\/dsc02280-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02280-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rollover\" href='https:\/\/broz.sk\/en\/we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves\/dsc02293-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02293-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rollover\" href='https:\/\/broz.sk\/en\/we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves\/dsc02303-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02303-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rollover\" href='https:\/\/broz.sk\/en\/we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves\/dsc02305-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02305-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rollover\" href='https:\/\/broz.sk\/en\/we-are-restoring-rare-steppe-habitats-in-horna-pusta-ves\/dsc02307-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02307-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\nOur partner in <strong>Horn\u00e1 Pust\u00e1 Ves<\/strong> is <strong>Roman Dobrovodsk\u00fd<\/strong>, who took over the family farm from his father. Along with his brother, he\u2019s a passionate <strong>nature photographer and filmmaker<\/strong>\u2014but his connection to this land goes even deeper. More than a decade ago, long before our project began, the two of them started clearing overgrown <strong>xerothermic habitats<\/strong>, which they also co-own. From our very first meeting, it was clear we were on the same page. The biggest challenge wasn\u2019t deciding what needed to be done, but navigating the bureaucracy\u2014getting approval from <strong>a majority of co-owners<\/strong>. Luckily, we managed to secure it (back when the land registry was still running smoothly), and by late <strong>2023<\/strong>, restoration work above <strong>Pust\u00e1 Ves<\/strong> was officially underway. This winter, the efforts continue.\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_36098\" style=\"width: 1802px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36098\" class=\"wp-image-36098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1792\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV.jpg 1792w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV-1024x322.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV-768x241.jpg 768w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV-1536x483.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV-24x8.jpg 24w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV-36x11.jpg 36w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV-48x15.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A comparison of aerial photographs from the mid-20th century and today reveals just how much the Brezovsk\u00e9 Karpaty have changed in a relatively short time. Sunlit rocky slopes that once defined the landscape have disappeared\u2014replaced by pine plantations and quarries. Like in many other parts of Slovakia, rocky steppes here suffered from past generations&#8217; misconceptions. They were seen as barren, overgrazed wastelands, and afforestation was celebrated as a major success for both people and nature. It wasn\u2019t until later that scientists recognized their true value\u2014these are among the richest ecosystems in our region, with a history stretching back to the Ice Age. Protecting them should be taken as seriously as preserving old-growth forests\u2014but unlike forests, these habitats need active management to survive. The green areas on the current map highlight the sites undergoing restoration.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nOur main goal is to fully restore approximately <strong>10 hectares<\/strong> of land within the <strong>Brezovsk\u00e9 Karpaty<\/strong>, a site of European significance. The parcel is divided by a ridge, creating a sunny, southwest-facing slope and a wetter, north-facing side. We began the restoration efforts on the southern part of the site, where, thanks to previous work by the <strong>Dobrovodsk\u00fd brothers<\/strong>, a diverse mosaic of <strong>thermophilic and xerophilic meadows, juniper stands, and oak forest-steppes<\/strong> has been preserved. These habitats are home to hundreds of orchids, as well as the <strong>endemic carnation (<em>Dianthus praecox subsp. lumnitzeri<\/em>)<\/strong>, a target species of our project. On the edges of a nearby quarry, you can even find <strong>the greater pasque flower<\/strong>, so there\u2019s hope that they may eventually expand into this area as well.\r\n\r\nTo support <strong>light-demanding species<\/strong> and habitats, local farmers, under our expert guidance, have carefully removed most of the <strong>black pines<\/strong> from the area. These pines spreaded from a neighboring plot, which had been afforested with a dense monoculture of this non-native tree. With the pines removed, the once-shaded areas, which had been acidified by pine needles for decades, can now allow <strong>rare herbaceous communities<\/strong> that thrive in <strong>sunny, dry, and alkaline limestone soils<\/strong> to flourish once again.\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_36172\" style=\"width: 2429px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36172\" class=\"wp-image-36172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2419\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2.jpg 2419w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-1024x226.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-768x169.jpg 768w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-1536x338.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-2048x451.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-24x5.jpg 24w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-36x8.jpg 36w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HPV2-48x11.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2419px) 100vw, 2419px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black pines can destroy rare, millennia-old light-demanding habitats within just a few decades due to shading of the area and their acidic needles. They push out almost all the native species, including junipers. However, as shown in the middle photo, when we lend a helping hand to nature, the native species almost immediately start to find their way back.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis winter, after consulting with another key partner, the administration of the <strong>CHKO Mal\u00e9 Karpaty<\/strong>, we also began the restoration of the northern slope. Currently, there is a dense forest made up of a variety of deciduous trees. Our joint goal is to transform it into a traditionally European, yet nearly vanished habitat\u2014the light, grazing forest. Under the partial shade of the trees, a farmer will graze a herd of cows, which already help maintain the neighboring meadow and, since last summer, a smaller part of the cleared <strong>xerothermic<\/strong> areas. The driest and steepest southern slopes of the site, however, will only be grazed occasionally to prevent damage to the habitats. Many larger farms might not find such practices economical, so we are very happy that in <strong>Pust\u00e1 Ves<\/strong>, things are different. We have the opportunity to work with local allies who, like us, truly value the natural heritage of the landscape.\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_36151\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36151\" class=\"wp-image-36151\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02279-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The northern part consists of a species-rich, yet dense deciduous forest, which is quite common in the surrounding area and throughout the Mal\u00e9 Karpaty. Over time, we will gradually transform it into a pasture-like woodland, which will have a positive impact on the local biodiversity.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_36193\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36193\" class=\"wp-image-36193\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_20240227_101654.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Site inspections with local collaborators are an essential part of our work in restoring rare habitats.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> Since it\u2019s in the shared interest of us, the farmer, and the LIFE program to not just clear the rare habitats once but also <strong>maintain them long-term<\/strong>, we\u2019ve secured quality fencing and other <strong>infrastructure for livestock with the project funds<\/strong>. A tourist trail runs through the area, so we\u2019ve also prepared<strong> an educational panel<\/strong> highlighting <strong>the natural values<\/strong> of the site and the importance of its maintenance. And of course, we\u2019re very excited about the possibility of <strong>expanding the steppe and forest-steppe areas<\/strong> here in the future. The surroundings of Horn\u00e1 Pust\u00e1 Ves still hold great potential in this regard.\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_36156\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36156\" class=\"wp-image-36156\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02260.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While we prepare to install a permanent information panel at the site, we are informing visitors about the ongoing work and its significance with temporary signs.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_36161\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36161\" class=\"wp-image-36161\" src=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/broz.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02314.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We prioritize the sustainability of project activities, which is why we have provided the local farmer with high-quality, long-lasting fences made from acacia wood.<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The quiet settlement of Horn\u00e1 Pust\u00e1 Ves is hidden away in the northern part of the Brezovsk\u00e9 Karpaty, within the Pra\u0161n\u00edk municipality. Surrounded by the limestone peaks of the Mal\u00e9 Karpaty, this area has a rich natural and cultural history. 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