LIFE Wetlands – Conservation and Management of Priority Wetland Habitats in Latvia

The objective of the project is to implement the measures for wetland protection and renewal to ensure conservation and protection of important habitats in Latvia and the European Union. The project involves 4 specially protected natural reserves – Bažu Mire, Vigas and Jušu springs in Slītere National Park, Sudas-Zviedru Mire and Dāvida springs in Gauja National Park, Ziemeļi mires and Raunas Staburags where the hydrologic, geologic and habitat research of wetlands is carried out and management measures are proposed. According to the modeling results, it is provided that the area where the wetlands will have a positive impact of the management measures reaches 710 ha.

Project implementation: year 2014 – 2017

Contact information:

Project manager: Dr.biol. Māra Pakalne
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +371 29511001

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