\n\tBased on the EU species management plan, the objective of the project is to improve the conservation status of the bittern in Latvia and the European Union. It is scheduled to improve the conservation status of the bittern and the ecosystem functions for the bittern in two large major coastal lakes in Latvia – Lake Engure and Lake Pape, reducing the direct and indirect threats to the bittern population and promoting sustainable management of the lakes. It is also foreseen to promote public awareness on the ecological, economic and social value of the coastal wetlands, by organizing tours and lessons for school students, creating a touring exhibition about the bittern, as well as supporting the integration of issues of nature conservation in the business sector.<\/p>\n
\n\tProject implementation: year 2013 – 2017<\/p>\n
\n\tContact information:<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tProject manager: \u0122irts Strazdi\u0146š
\n\tE-mail:girts.strazdins@ldf.lv<\/a>
\n\tPhone: +371 67830999<\/p>\n