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Reduction of CO2 emissions by restoring degraded peatlands in Northern European Lowland (LIFE Peat Restore)

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2021,

Background Some 25-30% of carbon stored in ecosystems is found in peatlands, twice as much carbon as is stored in forests. Peatland degradation, however, leads to the decomposition and mineralisation of peat and consequently to the release of the stored carbon in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2). According to Wetlands International, there are at least 500 ...
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

The project “ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE ACCEPTED” will take place in 5 countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech republic and Portugal) from June 1, 2016 to October 31, 2017. The aim of the project is to explore innovative approaches for development of youth active citizenship by fostering youth ability to convince stakeholders of the need to implement their proposed solutions for environmental pr ...
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Restoration of raised bog of Aukštumala in Nemunas Delta Regional Park (LIFEAukstumala)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

...ursions will organised; A film about Aukštumala will be produced, an educational trail will be renovated and improved, the oldest wetland scientific monograph will be printed in Lithuanian, and other promotional and exhibition materials will be produced, including a project website; Two scientific publications about the project will be written.
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Development of Pilot Ecological Network through Nature Frame Areas in Southern Lithuania (ECONAT)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

...of 215 ponds, with the establishment of 40 egg-laying sites for European pond turtle and 30 hibernation sites for amphibians, and the installation of 24 dams affecting 17.48 ha of wetlands. At the Lithuanian Zoo in Kaunas, 101 European pond turtle and 2 799 European tree frog (Hyla arborea) individuals were reared and released into the restored habitats by the end of the project. During the four p ...
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Rehabilitation of the Baltic coastal lagoon habitat complex (BALTCOAST)

Start date: May 1, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

Background Coastal lagoon is a priority habitat of the EU Habitats Directive. Coastal lagoons are particularly well developed in the Baltic region. Together with various dune habitats, cliffs and stone beaches, salt meadows and various types of grasslands, the Baltic coastal lagoons form an extremely varied habitat complex, associated with high levels of ...
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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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Protection of Emys orbicularis and amphibians in the north European lowlands (NELEAP)

Start date: Jan 8, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2009,

Background Populations of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) and the fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina) are declining throughout the North European lowlands, while the decline of the great crested new (Triturus cristatus) has been observed in Denmark, Estonia, Finland and Germany and is suspected in Lithuania and Poland. Considerable knowledge h ...
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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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