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Energy in the land - power lines and conservation of priority bird species in Natura 2000 sites (LIFE ENERGY)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

Background The problem of collisions with electricity power lines has been identified as a significantly negative threat to endangered bird species, including the lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus), eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) and Saker falcon (Falco cherrug), in Slovakia. Prevention of such collisions has not been part of any conse ...
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CONSERVATION OF FALCO VESPERTINUS IN THE CARPATHIAN BASIN (REDFOOT)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

Background The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), which is listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive, has a recorded population of 2 372 to 2 861 pairs in the EU. Some 1 000-1 100 pairs are in Hungary (as recorded in 2009) and a further two are in Slovakia (2010). In Slovakia, unsuitable management practices, including the improper application of che ...
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Restoration of Natura 2000 sites in cross-border Bratislava capital region (Natura 2000 BA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

Background The Bratislava capital region and its surrounding area is characterised by a high diversity of natural conditions supporting a high number of habitats and species of European importance. The cross-border region of Slovakia, Austria and Hungary, which includes valuable Natura 2000 sites, represents a strategically important region whose natural ...
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Integrated management of biological and landscape diversity for sustainable regional development and ecological connectivity in the Carpathians (BIOREGIO Carpathians)

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

BIOREGIO Carpathians is aimed at enhancing the integrated management of the Carpathians protected areas and natural assets in a transnational context and thereby increase the attractiveness of the region. The Carpathians, the largest mountain range of Europe, harbour a unique natural heritage and act as a major ecological link within Europe. Experiences e.g. from the Alpine Space demonstrate that ...
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Conservation of Senne and Medzibodrozie SPAs in Slovakia (SENNERESTSK)

Start date: Nov 15, 2005, End date: May 14, 2011,

Background The project focused on two SPA’s located in eastern Slovakia – Senne SPA and Medzibodrozie – which both belong to the most important breeding and resting sites of rare, endangered and vulnerable water birds in Slovakia, including globally threatened and migratory species. The international importance of both sites is recognised in their s ...
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Conservation of Falco cherrug in the Carpathian basin (Falco cherrug-Hu/SK)

Start date: Oct 1, 2006, End date: Sep 30, 2010,

...he planned measures were implemented on time and to budget. Coordinated by the beneficiary, these various conservation actions were carried out by a large number of partner organisations (state organisations and NGOs) working in co-operation across the two neighbouring countries. Importantly, the project collected a significant amount of new information about the species’ roaming, migration, lan ...
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Conservation of Otis tarda in Slovakia (OTISSK)

Start date: Jan 7, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2009,

Background The population of the great bustard (Otis tarda) is highly fragmented across Europe, Morocco and Asia. The greatest part of the world's breeding population (50%) is now found in the Iberian Peninsula, followed by Russia, Turkey and the Hungarian basin. Several small, partly isolated populations also live in different central European countries. ...
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Restoration of Wetlands at Zahorie Lowland (WETREST)

Start date: Feb 1, 2005, End date: Dec 31, 2008,

Background In Slovakia, wetlands are among the most seriously threatened natural ecosystems. They represent unique habitats for many plant and animal species. They are important for biodiversity conservation and for stabilising the water regime of the landscape. They retain water from rain and snow, only releasing the water slowly through natural processe ...
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Conservation of habitat diversity in Slovenský Raj National Park (Slovensky Raj (COHADI))

Start date: Sep 1, 2004, End date: Dec 15, 2008,

Background Located in the Western Carpathians, the Slovenský Raj National Park (Slovak Paradise National Park) is highly valued for its rich diversity of species and habitats. Much of the Park area (89%) is covered by forests, comprising mainly coniferous trees dominated by spruce, fir and, on karstic outcrops, pine and Polish larch. Beech occurs in the ...
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