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Nature Integrated Management to 2020 (LIFE IP GESTIRE 2020)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2023,

Background In order to ensure the conservation objectives and ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network, the Lombardy region recognised the need to develop a regional strategy for the period 2015-2020, supported by an integrated, unified, coordinated and participatory management strategy. To this end, in the period 2012-2015 the project GESTIRE (LIF ...
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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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Marches Mosses Raised Bog Restoration Project (Marches Mosses BogLIFE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Jan 2, 2022,

Background At 950 ha, the Natura 2000 network site, ‘Fenn’s, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses’, is Britain’s third largest lowland raised bog. Some 71% of the site is active raised bog, a priority habitat type listed in the Habitats Directive, and 25% is degraded raised bog. Much of the site is also classified as a national nature reser ...
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Soil Care for profitable and sustainable crop production in Europe (SOILCARE)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2021,

European crop production is to remain competitive while reducing environmental impacts, requiring development and uptake of effective soil improvingcropping systems. The overall aim of SOILCARE is to identify and evaluate promising soil-improving cropping systems and agronomictechniques increasing profitability and sustainability across scales in Europe. A trans-disciplinary approach will be used ...
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Improving the conservation prospects of the priority species roseate tern throughout its range in the UK and Ireland (LIFE14 Roseate Tern)

Start date: Oct 1, 2015, End date: Sep 30, 2020,

Background Listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive, the roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) is classed as ‘Rare in Europe’ by BirdLife International and is a Species of European Conservation Concern. It breeds in just two areas of Europe, namely the Azores and the far northwest. The northwest metapopulation is spread across a small number of sites in Fra ...
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Improving Human-Bear Coexistence Conditions in Municipality of Amyntaio (LIFE AMYBEAR)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Jul 31, 2020,

Background The Brown bear (Ursus arctos) is listed in Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive. There are estimated to be at least 500 brown bears in Greece, of which around a quarter are found in the project area, the municipality of Amyntaio in the Western Macedonia region of north-west Greece. This bear population is affected by bottleneck phenomena ...
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Sciuriosity - Evolving IAS grey squirrel management techniques in the UK. (SciuriousLIFE)

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

Background The presence of the invasive alien grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in the UK is detrimental to several native species and the overall health and resilience of affected woodland ecosystems. The native Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is particularly threatened by grey squirrels, but to date there has been no clear pan to stem its po ...
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Laser systems for the prevention of food chain poisoning and minimization of chemical exposure to the environment (LIFE Laser Fence)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

Background In a world with increasing demand for food and energy, effective and long-lasting animal control is crucial. Animals are drawn to agricultural areas for food, but this leads to consequences for both animals and farmers. Chemical poisons are often used to control rodent populations in areas where they destroy crops, eat livestock feed and can tr ...
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Development of a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform and Think tank to promote innovation with Nature based solutions (ThinkNature)

Start date: Dec 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2019,

Nature-based solutions (NBS) aim to help societies to address a variety of environmental, social and economic challenges in sustainable ways. They are actions which are inspired by and supported by nature. Some involve using and enhancing existing natural solutions to challenges, while others are exploring more novel solutions, for example, based on how non-human organisms and communities cope wit ...
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Linking biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services in the Great Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem (GSME) - drivers of change, causalities and sustainable management strategies (AfricanBioServices)

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2019,

The direct dependence of humans on ecosystem services is by far strongest in developing regions where poverty restricts access to resources. This dependency also makes people in developing countries more sensitive to climate change than their developed counterparts. Increasing human populations deteriorates natural habitat, biodiversity and ecosystems services which spiral into poverty and low hum ...
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Population level management and conservation of brown bears in northern Dinaric Mountains and the Alps (LIFE DINALP BEAR)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2019,

Background Conflicts between humans and brown bear (Ursus arctos) populations in Slovenia remain an ongoing threat to the conservation status of bears and steps must be taken to improve coexistence. Measures need to tackle such challenges as a lack of understanding of bears’ socio-economic and environmental value, inflated estimations of the risk of bea ...
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Demonstrating wader population recovery through innovative site management and novel stakeholder engagement (LIFE WADERS FOR REAL)

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

Background The River Avon develops into a large calcareous lowland river south of Salisbury. The floodplain consists of humid, species-rich grassland, with ditches and some standing water usually persisting through the spring months. The traditional farming pattern of the valley reflects the propensity for winter flooding. In 1982, the Avon Valley constit ...
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Implementation of integrated habitat networks to improve ecological coherence across the CSGN (EcoCo LIFE Scotland)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Sep 1, 2018,

...onality across landscapes. To do this, the project will develop a new mapping methodology – an 'Ecological Coherence Protocol' – to identify the most beneficial places for people and wildlife, and it will test its application through the implementation of habitat restoration activities at selected sites. The project will seek to deliver multifunctional benefits – for example, it will help ...
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Apply Skills And Conserve Our Environment With New Tools (ASCENT)

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

Description (EN): The ASCENT project will bring together Local and Environmental Authorities to collectively address the environmental challenges facing the conservation and enhancement of Areas of Natural beauty in the partner regions. The ASCENT project will develop management plans across the programme area to assist Local Authorities and other stakeholders to monitor these sites ...
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Improving the conservation status of the little tern in the UK through targeted action at the most important colonies (LIFE Little Terns)

Start date: Sep 2, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

Background The decline in the population of the little tern (Sterna albifrons) in the UK since the 1990s is a cause for concern. The principal threat to this shore nesting species is from human disturbance. After a decline between the 1930s and 1960s, the population recovered through protection and surveillance by wardens of breeding sites. However, in re ...
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Protecting Scotland's Biodiversity

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

The Scottish Wildlife Trust owns or manages over 120 nature reserves in Scotland. Our network of regionally based Reserve Project Officers, in conjunction with locally based volunteers undertake all practical conservation work on these sites, protecting a diverse range of biodiversity and ensuring safe access for visitors to enjoy greenspaces and the wildlife they host.We are keen to build on the ...
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Ulster Wildife 2016

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

This project, Ulster Wildlife 2016, will host 4 long term EVS volunteers on placements in Northern Ireland. The volunteers are from France (2 volunteers based in different activites), Finland and Bulgaria. Placements will be for 12 months starting in March 2016 for the Communications and Living Landscapes volunteers (Bulgarian and French volunteers) and August 2016 for the practical conservation ...
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VALorising European Research for Innovation in agriculturE and forestry (VALERIE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

"Many EU and nationally funded research projects in the fields of agriculture and forestry provide excellent results, but the outreach and translation of these results into field practices is limited. The overall aim of VALERIE is to boost the outreach of research by facilitating the integration into innovative field practices. The work in VALERIE consists of three major approaches. (1). Stakehold ...
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Conservation of priority forests and forest openings in "Ethnikos Drymos Oitis” and “Oros Kallidromo” of Sterea Ellada (FOROPENFORESTS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

Background The project area comprises two mountainous Natura 2000 sites in central Greece: the National Forest Park of Oiti, "Ethnikos Drymos Oitis” (GR2440004), and “Oros Kallidromo” (GR2440006). The main threats to the target habitats and species include: reduced grazing and the abandonment of traditional farm practices; the intensification of for ...
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Conservation actions for improving conditions of human-bear coexistence in Northern Pindos (LIFE ARCPIN)

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

Background The project will target the Dinara-Pindos sub-population of the brown bear (Ursus arctos). This is the third largest brown bear population in the EU, as well as the southernmost distribution of the species in Europe. The bear population in the project area (the Northern Pindos national park and the municipality of Grevena) is an estimated 140 i ...
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Presenting Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserves

Start date: Feb 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2017,

Our visitor centres at Loch of the Lowes (Perthshire) and Montrose Basin (Montrose) are important shop windows for Scottish Wildlife Trust: they are sited in wonderful locations, containing iconic species and have the ability to offer memorable wildlife experiences to local communities and visitors alike. We have had an excellent experience working with EVS volunteers and want to use our experti ...
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Programme d’Échanges et de Stages en Ecosse pour les Ressources naturelles et la Valorisation de l'Environnement

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

The project PRESERVE will allow LEGTPA Neuvic organizing european mobilities for 20 professional undergraduate students in wildlife management with the aim to grow and shine in an international dimension for the institution and its training.These vocational training courses will take place in Scotland, European territory with which we share common environmental problems and similar issues (rich bu ...
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Improving Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserves

Start date: Oct 5, 2015, End date: Feb 4, 2017,

The Scottish Wildlife Trust owns or manages over 120 nature reserves in Scotland. Our network of regionally based Reserve Project Officers, in conjunction with locally based volunteers undertake all practical conservation work on these sites, keeping them well managed and great places for wildlife. We have a number of reserve improvements planned and wish to combine our expertise in providing emp ...
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Quantification of ecological services for sustainable agriculture (QUESSA)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

"The project aims to identify the key semi-natural habitats (SNH), outside and within crops, providing essential ecological services (ES). Vegetation traits will be linked to potential ES provision, case studies will measure actual ES levels and inform models which will show unused opportunities and trade-offs among ES by SNH from habitat to landscape scale. This will be achieved for a range of re ...
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Ulster Wildlife 2015

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

This project, Ulster Wildlife 2015, will host 4 long term EVS volunteers on placements in Northern Ireland. The volunteers are from Czech Republic, Spain (2 volunteers) and France. Placements will be for 12 months starting in March 2015 (Czech and Spanish volunteers) and August (Spanish and French volunteers). The volunteers will be based in Ulster Wildlife where they will support the Reserves ...
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Nature Exchange Two -managing our natural and cultural assets

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

Nature Exchange Two - Managing our Natural and Cultural Assets. For the last 14 years ARCH has used LLP funding to deliver comprehensive programmes in natural and cultural heritage management. ARCH programmes have seen over 1,000 learners from a wide range of government and non-governmental organisations within Scotland visit a variety countries within Europe to learn about the different ways in w ...
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Urgent measures to secure survival of the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) in Bulgaria and Greece (Return of the Neophron)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

Background In 2002, an action plan for the ‘recovery and conservation of vultures on the Balkan Peninsula and adjacent regions’ was drafted, as a joint effort of national and international NGOs. The plan is promoted by the Vulture Conservation Foundation and the Frankfurt Zoological Society; and is supported by, among others, by BirdLife International ...
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Highland Reserve Management Project

Start date: May 4, 2015, End date: Nov 3, 2016,

The Scottish Wildlife Trust owns or manages over 120 nature reserves in Scotland. These reserves are managed by a network of 7 regionally based Reserve Project Officers who, in conjunction with groups of locally based volunteers undertake all practical conservation work on these sites, keep them well managed and great places for wildlife. Our project will integrate 2 volunteers for 12 months with ...
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The development of tools for tracing and evaluating the genetic impact of fish from aquaculture: “AquaTrace” (AQUATRACE)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

The genetic changes associated with domestication in aquaculture pose an increasing threat to the integrity of native fish gene pools. Consequently, there is a bourgeoning need for the development of molecular tools to assess and monitor the genetic impact of escaped or released farmed fish. In addition, exploration of basic links between genetic differences among farmed and wild fish and differen ...
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Conserving Scottish Wildlife

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

The Scottish Wildlife Trust owns or manages over 120 nature reserves in Scotland. These reserves are managed by a network of 6 regionally based Reserves Project Officers who, undertake all practical conservation work on these sites, keeping them well managed and great places for wildlife. Our project recruited 5 volunteers to work with 2 of these Reserves Project Officers, in South West Scotland ...
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Demonstrating Best Practise in Raised Bog Restoration in Ireland (DBPRBRI)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

Background Irish raised bogs represent some of the finest examples of their habitat type in the world. Surveys indicate that some 50 000 ha of reasonably intact or uncut raised bog habitat remain in the country, which represents about 16% of the original natural extent of the habitat. Of this, about 21 500 ha is regarded as being of nature conservation va ...
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International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic (INTERACT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

Environmental change and particularly amplified global climate change are accelerating in the Arctic. These changes already affect local residents and feedback from the Arctic’s land surface to the climate system, will have global implications. However, climate change and its impacts are variable throughout the wide environmental and land use envelopes of the Arctic. Unfortunately, the Arctic is g ...
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Requalification of Employment And Diversification for Youth in the Mediterranean Fisheries sector (R.E.A.D.Y. MED. FISH.)

Start date: Nov 13, 2013, End date: Nov 12, 2015,

Project in brief Fishing economy still plays an important socioeconomic role for the whole Mediterranean region, although the fishery sector is experiencing a period of severe crisis due to the increase in production costs (fuel for instance) and the reduction in fishing stocks. This condition is causing increasing occupational migration with an estimated decrease in the number of fishermen by 4-5 ...
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Restoration of tributaries of the Vindel river combined with monitoring and evaluation of ecological responses of species and habitats (Vindel River LIFE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

Background Actions to restore the tributaries of the Vindel river in the county of Västerbotten in the northern part of Sweden to a more natural conservation status are considered a priority by the Swedish environmental protection agency, the county administrative board and the EU under the Habitats Directive and the Water Framework Directive (WFD). For ...
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Network for the Conservation of Cetaceans and Sea Turtles in the Adriatic (NETCET)

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

The main objective of the NETCET project is to develop common strategies for the conservation of cetaceans and sea turtles (C&ST) in the Adriatic through regional cooperation. Due to the migratory nature of these species cross-border collaboration and shared management responsibility between Adriatic states is crucial in order to plan effective long-term conservation strategies. The Adriatic sea h ...
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Improving conditions of bear-human coexistence in Kastoria Prefecture, Greece - Transfer of best practices (ARCTOS/KASTORIA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

Background The project is targeting a sub-population of the Dinara-Pindos population of the brown bear (Ursus arctos), the third largest in the EU. The sub-population was estimated in 2002 to include at least 19-54 individuals, making the project area of major importance for the conservation of large carnivore biodiversity over the whole of the European c ...
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anache-Réseau d'aire marines protégées sur l'ensemble de l'écosystème de la Manche (PANACHE)

Start date: Jul 10, 2011, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

The PANACHE project aims at networking Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Channel area, in order to determine common assessment and management methods, taking into consideration the ecological coherence of those cross-border marine areas. The project also provides for the development of joint strategies for protecting birds in those coastal areas. ...
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Suivi pour les poissons migrateurs (MorFish 2)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

The MorFish 2 project aims to standardize the methods for monitoring and data collection on migratory fish on both sides of the Channel. The project tries to make a link between the existing data on both sides of the Channel to learn about the past changes of migratory fish populations.
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LIPARIS

Start date: Oct 31, 2011, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

The LIPARIS project aims at strengthening co-operation between stakeholders in the field of biodiversity protection on either side of the Channel, as the territories face the same problems of biodiversity degradation. Achievements: The LIPARIS project has set up a progr ...
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Value of Working Wetlands (WOW)

Start date: Oct 31, 2011, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

The goal of the WOW project is to achieve a better understanding of the interaction between land, water and their managers in order to provide long-term and sustainable solutions in the management of wet meadows of plain. Achievements: The WOW project assesses the state ...
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