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The wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) of Finland: Conservation and recovery of historic range (WildForestReindeerLIFE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2023,

Background The Finnish forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) is a subspecies of the large and widespread reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) population. The (sub)speciation took place during the last ice age, and since then, there have been major changes in the Finnish forest reindeer’s range. Once commonplace in Fennoscandia and North-western Russia, b ...
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Conservation and restoration of alluvial forests and bog woodland in Brandenburg (LIFE Feuchtwälder)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2022,

...ms to develop alluvial forests; Stabilisation and restoration of natural hydrological conditions within the moorlands of bog woodlands; Establishment of a land use system that is sensitive to nature conservation on valuable open-land habitat types; Support to eco-tourism development in cooperation with parks and local communities (i.e. creation of nature trails for visitors, visitor guidance, a ...
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Towards integrated management of freshwater Nature 2000 sites and habitats (FRESHABIT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2022,

Background Freshwater habitats are among the most threatened habitat types globally. In the 2007-2012 conservation status assessment of the EU Habitats Directive (Article 17), none of the freshwater, coastal, and groundwater dependent wetland habitats in Europe fully met favourable conservation status, and most are in unfavourable conservation status. Alm ...
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Bright Future for Black Vulture in Bulgaria (Vultures back to LIFE)

Start date: Jul 16, 2015, End date: Jul 15, 2022,

Background The most serious problem for vultures in Bulgaria today is the critically low number of populations and their isolation. In spite of two decades of conservation efforts, the WWF Greece Dadia project showed that the number of breeding pairs is not increasing and remains around 20 pairs. Another threat is unsuitable livestock breeding practices r ...
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Light & Fire open the Doors for Biodiversity -LIFE (Light & Fire -LIFE)

Start date: Aug 1, 2014, End date: Jul 31, 2020,

...iogeographic region of Finland as being unfavourable-bad or unfavourable-inadequate (the only exception being habitat 1220). Urgent action is therefore required in order to increase the protection of nature and biodiversity in Finland. Objectives The project aims to restore structural features that are important for th ...
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Safeguarding the Saimaa Ringed Seal (LIFE Saimaa Seal)

Start date: Aug 1, 2013, End date: Jul 31, 2018,

...se planning and management of possible conflict points; and shoreline development and breeding sites will be mapped in six Natura 2000 areas; 34 ha land and 600 ha of water will be acquired for nature conservation; Capacity will be established for making manmade snowdrifts on a large scale (min. 120 snowdrifts) for securing seal lairs; Methods for marking 18 900 hectares of protected areas will ...
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Greater chance for Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) in Bulgaria (Lesser Kestrel Recovery)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Sep 1, 2017,

Background The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) is a globally endangered falcon whose numbers are very low in Bulgaria. The breeding population is declining due to threats such as the loss of foraging habitats and the use of pesticides. The bird lives alongside humans and breeds in human settlements. Objectives ...
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Management of Alytus-Grodno Region Transboundary Protected Areas and Promotion of their Integration into Pan-European Ecological Network (Management of protected areas)

Start date: Jan 31, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

...l be increased;- cooperation advanced between Lithuania and Belarus;- management of transboundary protected area of Alytus county-Grodno oblast is going to be improved through elaboration of common nature management plan for Čepkeliai-Kotra Ramsar site;- the natural values of the territory will be promoted with the help of marketing materials.
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Heritage Tourism for increased BSR Identity (AGORA 2.0)

Start date: Nov 30, 2009, End date: Dec 15, 2012,

Countries in the Baltic Sea Region have a long common history throughout the centuries and a great variety of natural and cultural resources. However, the area is still not well recognised as one common region, even by its own residents.AGORA 2.0 aims at strengthening the common identity of the Baltic Sea Region, based on its rich natural and cultural heritage. Substitutional for numerous assets, ...
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Environmental education network for sustainable communities (Education network)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Jun 29, 2011,

... itself. The interactive exhibition has been created at the visitor centre in the Kamanos Reserve. It is greatly interesting not only to students but also other social groups. Visitors of the Tervete Nature Park are able to take a walk along the interactive nature trails. Project included lessons for the outdoor classes, prepared in Lithuanian and Latvian. Training for teachers and youth camping i ...
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Marine protected areas in the Eastern Baltic Sea (Baltic MPAs)

Start date: Aug 1, 2005, End date: Nov 30, 2009,

Background The Baltic Sea is a unique and fragile marine ecosystem hosting many species and habitats of European and global interest, including the Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) which has its own European Species Action Plan. It is believed that the by-catch of birds and seals in fishing nets is a problem in the Baltic Sea and assumed that habitat ...
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Conservation of Anser erythropus on European migration route (Anser-Eur)

Start date: Apr 1, 2005, End date: Mar 31, 2009,

Background The lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus) is a goose species breeding in the tundra zone (low-arctic and forest) from northern Fennoscandia to eastern Siberia. Its historical range covers the whole subarctic Eurasia, but nowadays the distribution is patchy. The recent estimate of its world population is 22 000-27 000 individuals. Presen ...
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Bird rich wetlands of international importance, nature reserves and cultural landscapes as resources for sustainable developments in rural areas (BIRD)

Start date: Aug 14, 2004, End date: Sep 29, 2007,

The main focus in the BIRD project was to increase rural development in areas with attractive bird rich wetlands, nature reserves and cultural landscapes. 35 joining partners in 6 Baltic countries have localized areas where a quality secured eco tourism has good assumptions to expand. The six joining countries and numbers of partners are: Estonia (5), Finland (5), Germany (1), Latvia (2), Lithuani ...
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