In 1–2 June and 29–30 July 2017, several photographers gathered in the Latvian project areas, Engure Lake Nature Park and Augstroze Nature Reserve, to catch the moments of colourful orchid blossom, miraculous sunset atmosphere in raised bog, unforgettable sceneries of Augstroze Lake, and many other aspects of the mire beauty. The photo trips were initiated … read more
Project team from Tallinn University completed vegetation analyses on their large (over 3000 hectares) restoration site at Suursoo – Leidissoo fen complex. Vegetation analyses were made on 14 transects crosswise ditches, each 200 to 500 metres long. The length of transect and the number of study plots on transect depends on vegetation pattern. On one … read more
In the beginning of 2017, elaboration of site management plans for two Latvian project areas, Baltezers Mire Nature Reserve and Augstroze Nature Reserve, was commenced. The management plans are necessary to substantiate appropriate conservation and restoration actions, including peatland restoration proposed within the LIFE Peat Restore project. In 18 August 2017, the first steering group … read more
One of the elements of the project in Poland is an attempt to change the perception of peat bogs of Slowinski National Park and their role – not only for the local community but also in the broader context. As project activities aimed at raising the water level in the Park – it may be … read more
In 2017, elaboration of site management plans for two Latvian project areas (Augstroze Nature Reserve and Baltezers Mire Nature Reserve) has began. The commencement of the plans was announced so that everyone interested could participate in the opening meetings which were held at local municipalities and were attended by people living in the surroundings of … read more
The Polish team hosted the ELM Media film crew on 26-28 June. They recorded the first series of photos and interviews for a documentary about the LIFE Peat Restore project – to reduce CO2 emissions by restoring degraded peatlands in the northern European Lowlands. In Poland, shots were taken at the conclusion of the experiment … read more
The European Commission Monitoring expert, Dr. Jan Sliva, carried out the first mission to assess the performance of the LIFE Peat Restore project – Reduction of CO2 emissions by restoring degraded peatlands in Northern European Lowland. On June 9, he visited NABU headquarters, in Berlin (Germany), to meet with the new project managing team. Then … read more
