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Awareness Raising, Training and Measures on Invasive alien Species in forests (LIFE ARTEMIS)

Start date: Jul 7, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2020,

Background In Slovenia, problems caused by invasive alien species (IAS) have been overlooked for many years, partly due to the lack of systematic research and monitoring, which has so far only provided limited data to evaluate trends. A 2012 survey revealed that, between 2000 and 2011, the number of alien plant species increased by 11% while alien animal ...
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LIFE for EUROPEAN FOREST GENETIC MONITORING SYSTEM (LIFEGENMON)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2020,

Background Sustainable forest management is based on the long-term adaptability of forest ecosystems that starts at the genetic level. Forest genetic monitoring (FGM) is therefore a crucial component of any sustainable forest management operation, as it presents the possibility of detecting potentially harmful changes in forest adaptability before they ar ...
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Reconciling Renewable Energy Production and Nature in the Alps (recharge green)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

The growing demand for renewable energy (RE) will increase the pressure on the Alpine environment. It will strongly impact land use patterns, ecological connectivity and biodiversity. Both the demand for renewable energy and the need for the conservation of biodiversity, soil, and connectivity transcend national borders. A transnational dialogue to address multiple environmental objectives, interd ...
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Conservation and management of freshwater wetlands in Slovenia (WETMAN)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Feb 1, 2015,

Background In Slovenia, a lack of appropriate management over the last 50 years has led to wetland loss and degradation. During this period many wetland areas were modified and drainage systems were constructed, especially for agricultural land and forests. Between 1973 and 1991, more than 70 000 ha of lowlands were drained. In addition, flood control sch ...
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State-of-the-Art in Risk Management Technology: Implementation and Trial for Usability in Engineering Practice and Policy (START_it_up)

Start date: Aug 31, 2013, End date: Nov 29, 2014,

Within the scope of Pr. 3 of ASP 2007-13 major innovation capacities were focused on knowledge development in Natural Hazard/Risk Management (NHRM) & Risk Governance (RG) (eg. innovation in hazard mapping/protection technology) in various funded projects (& other ETC/national-R&D initiatives). START_it_up will capitalise this knowledge pool by enhancing it into a transnational common state-of-the- ...
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NEWFOR - NEW technologies for a better mountain FORest timber mobilization (NEWFOR)

Start date: Aug 31, 2011, End date: Aug 30, 2014,

The role played by mountain forests is extremely varied. Their contributions to the stability and overall development of life and economic factors in mountainous regions are highly significant. Due mainly to topographic conditions, managing mountain forests is significantly more cost intensive than in plain ones. A good knowledge of forest biomass location, characteristics, mobilization conditions ...
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Conservation and surveillance of conservation status of wolf (Canis lupus) population in Slovenia (SloWolf)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

...he wolf is an important species listed in conservation documents such as the EU Habitat Directive and the Bern Convention. The animal is indigenous to the mosaic of natural and cultural landscapes of Slovenia. Forests, which represent a high quality habitat for wolves, are well preserved in the country and create an excellent base for successful long-term conservation of the animal. The main con ...
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SylvaMED : Mediterranean Forests for All (SylvaMED)

Start date: Aug 31, 2010, End date: Aug 30, 2013,

SylvaMED intends to facilitate innovative integration of forests environmental services into regional policies. Mediterranean forest ecosystems provide multiple goods and services, and are key to the socio-economic development of rural zones and to the well-being of urban populations. Many of these forest collective goods are crucial to environmental sustainability but currently unrecognized. Quan ...
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Let jointly preserve the life and wealth of the nature for our future generations (SOŽITJE)

Start date: Mar 31, 2011, End date: Mar 30, 2013,

The specific cross-border goals of the project are: to raise the level and quality of the management with areas, covered with forest; to raise the awareness of the local and wider public on the importance and preservation of the natural and cultural resources in the cross-border region; to promote these areas and to raise the living standard of the local population.The greatest value and challenge ...
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imProved Accessibility: Reliability and security of Alpine transport infrastructure related to mountainous hazards in a changing climate (PARAmount)

Start date: Aug 31, 2009, End date: Aug 30, 2012,

Transport security and accessibility are essential for a balanced and sustainable development of ASP. Due to current climatic trends, the vulnerability of transport infrastructure to natural hazards has increased. But the specific threats to transport infrastructure have not yet been tackled in a systematic joint effort. Therefore the goal of PARAmount is to improve risk management strategies for ...
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MANFRED - Management strategies to adapt Alpine Space forests to climate change risks (MANFRED)

Start date: Jul 31, 2009, End date: Jul 30, 2012,

With the expected Climate Change (CC), the ecological conditions for forests in the Alpine Space will be fundamentally changing – with unknown effects on the forests essential protective, ecological, economical and social functions. Under different climate and land-use change scenarios only an adaptive management can provide the conservation of the natural heritage and the multiple functions. MANF ...
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actical Use of MONITORing in Natural Disaster Management (MONITOR II)

Start date: May 31, 2009, End date: May 29, 2012,

Management of natural hazards constitutes a common challenge in the SEES. Until now, neither hazard mapping nor contingency planning have been transnationally coordinated and defined in a sufficient manner. These gaps will be tackled in MONITOR II with the development of a common methodology and a CSA ("Continuous Situation Awareness") system. The integration of monitoring systems facilitates peri ...
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NATURA 2000 in Slovenia - management models and information system (NATSLOMPIS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2007,

Background Slovenia has a rich biodiversity, encompassing Mediterranean and Alpine regions. The Slovenian government has proposed 35 percent of national territory as Natura 2000 sites. Intensive farming practices, however, together with a gradual emigration of the younger generation from the countryside to the city, and the consequent abandonment of pastu ...
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Network Mountain Forest (NMF)

Start date: Dec 31, 2003, End date: Sep 29, 2007,

The operation Network Mountain Forest (NMF) focuses on concerted actions for the enhancement of mountain and protective forests and associated potentials for disaster prevention (e.g., avalanches, land slides). Due to the high sensitivity of mountain forests and their importance for protective measures, several relevant transboundary and/or EU measures have been developed, such as the Alpine Conve ...
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KnowForAlp - Knowledge Network Forestry in the Alpine Space (KnowForAlp)

Start date: Jun 30, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2007,

In view of the various challenges affecting forests and forest ecosystem management (natural & climate change, natural hazards, econom. crisis..), the precious natural heritage of forests & the forestry sector in alpine spaces are becoming increasingly endangered. In order to deal with these challenges, the self-organised cooperation & coordination of all involved partners in the field is indispen ...
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SFM ON FOREST: DEVELOPING THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION MODULES FOR IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT

The ForestVET project is based on the previous two-year VETWOOD project supported by LDV Programme in 2009-2011 and PAWS-MED project supported by LDV Programme in 2009-2011.Initial developer of VETWOOD and co-management of PAWS-MED are part of the current ForestVET project partnership.VETWOOD achieved providing training methodology and materials for lifelong learning for vocational college student ...
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PAWS FOR MEDITERRANEAN FORESTS

In a context of increased urbanization of society, of climate and environmental change and in a context of globalisation and a growing relevance of forests there is a ever but greater need for a sound comprehension of the multiple dimensions of forest and forestry. Forest pedagogics or “Waldpädagogik” is a priority area for developing a shared comprehension of forests and their role in helping to ...
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