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Activities and results

Brief summary of results achieved

2014

Current cadastral and parcels land registry data of project area were purchased. (A.1)

6 metres wide stripes along the windbreaks of total area of 4 hectares in cadastral area Lipové (district Komárno) have been sowed with native seeds mixture in April 2014 and properly managed by mowing during the vegetation period (C.1)

12 pollard willows were managed. (C.4)

Status of all target species during the breeding season was monitored. (D.1)

Project website http://www.broz.sk/ostrovne-luky was launched during first quarter of 2014. (E.1)

Project and LIFE programme was presented for students (1 event) and public (1 event) via presentations and guided excursions. (E.8)

Meeting with another LIFE+ project focused on Red-footed Falcon (LIFE11/NAT/HU/000926) was realised. (F.2)

 

2015

Extensive databases of land owners in the SPA Ostrovné lúky were finalised. Databases consists of different sets of information – from graphical data to charts with information about land parcels, ownership certificates, cadastral district data, owners/co-owners, property shares, and other data. (A.1)

25,63 hectares of land in cadastral area of Čalovec, Bodzianske lúky, Lipové, Okoličná na Ostrove and Zemianska Olča were purchased (B.1)

Pilot grazing on 0,5 hectares started in the autumn 2015 Flock of 18 sheeps and 11 goats was established and later on extended with another 27 sheeps and 11 goats. (C.2)

2,2 km of biocorridors planted in SPA Ostrovné lúky, as well as other biocorridors planted outside the borders of protected area. (C.3)

8 pollard willows were managed (C.4)

Georeferencing of historical maps from 1st, 2nd and 3rd military mapping was done, as well as vector digitalisation. The analysis of historical development of the water bodies and wetlands (from 18th century till present) was done.  Analysis of the digital terrain model, identification of terrain depressions, meander relicts and morphological development of the Čalovský Dudváh was done. (C.5)

Status of all target species during the breeding season was monitored. Monitoring report for 2014 (D.1) and Preliminary socio-economic monitoring report (D.2) were elaborated.

Project and LIFE programme was presented for students (5 events) and public (22 events) via presentations and guided excursions. (E.8)

 

2016

New agrarian geographic information system software (SKEAGIS) was bought. This software allows more flexible work with land databases (including the export of GIS layers) and pre-paid regular updating of the graphical and information data. (A.1)

Expert study on restoration of feeding and nesting habitats of lowland meadows and pastures (A.2) and Expert study on restoration of biocorridors network (A.3) were finally finished and delivered.

9,86 hectares of land in cadastral area of Čalovec and Sokolce-Turi were purchased. (B.1)

New pasture was established in partnership with local farmer. This pasture is located near SEV SAŽP Dropie on 0,4 hectares. (C.2)

0,75 km biocorridors of mainly fruit trees and shrubs was planted. (C.3)

91 pollard willows were managed. (C.4)

Groundwater level beneath the surface and its interaction with surface waters was analysed. Localities suitable for wetland restoration where wetlands occurred in the past were identified. Areas where surface water (from rainfall) occurs during wet periods were also identified. (C.5)

150 bird boxes were constructed according to technical specifications of bird boxes for Red-footed Falcon. 62 of them were installed on suitable trees. 35 nesting perches were constructed and installed on suitable trees within the project site. (C.6)

Status of all target species during the breeding season was monitored. Monitoring report for 2015 (D.1) and 2nd socio-economic monitoring report (D.2) were elaborated.

First set of promo materials was produced as planned. This set includes stickers (2 500 pieces), magnetic badges (500 pieces) and information leaflets (6 000 pieces). (E.2)

The environmental educational program The Secret Life of Pests based on the handbook The Secret Life of Pests was prepared for teachers, museum workers, leisure centers, foster homes and various community centers. 4 realisations of microhabitats at pilot schools were realised. (E.5)

Two-day study visit (Hungary) and 2 one-day + 1 two-day workshops were carried out. (E.6)

Project and LIFE programme was presented for students (6 events) and public (3 events) via presentations and guided excursions. (E.8)

Project was presented on 3 conferences (2x Czech Republic, Austria). (E.9)

Discussion and sharing of knowledge with colleagues from Hungary who are realising project LIFE11 NAT/HU/000924 took place at Hortobágy. (F.2)

 

2017

7,19 hectares of land in cadastral area of Čalovec were purchased (B.1)

10,74 hectares of arable land was turn into the lowland meadow by sowing the native seeds mixture. Restored meadow is situated in cadastral area of Čalovec municipality near Částa brook. (C.1)

- another 17,67 hectares of crop field was turn into the lowland meadow by sowing the native seeds mixture in the cadastral area of Čalovec and Zemianska Olča (C.1)

- newly founded graying pasture on the area of 10,74 hectares in cadastral area of Čalovec (C.2)

- 6,67 km of biocorridors were planted consisting of fruit trees, limetrees, maple trees, oaks and poplars (C.3)

- 192 pollard willows were managed. (C.4)

- 88 of bird boxes for Red-footed Falcon were installed on suitable trees. 65 nesting perches were constructed and installed on suitable trees within the project site. (C.6)

- status of all target species during the breeding season was monitored. Monitoring report for 2016 was elaborated. (D.1)

- second set of promotional materials was created: T-shirts (500 pcs), bags (500 pcs) and mugs (500 pcs) (E.2)

Content of 10 information panels of the educational walking path The Landscape Story has been prepared. (E.3)

2 two-day study visits (Czech Republic, Hungary/Austria) for stakeholders were carried out. (E.6)

Project and LIFE programme was presented for students (2 events) and public (3 events) via presentations and guided excursions. (E.8)

Project activities were presented on 1 conference in Czech Republic. (E.9)