Restoration of NATURA 2000 sites in cross-border Bratislava capital region - LIFE10 NAT/SK/080
02.01.2018 - Revitalizácia potoka Porec
V septembri 2017 sa nášmu projektovému partnerovi DAPHNE, podarilo zrevitalizovať časť úseku potoka Porec na Záhorí.
14.11.2017 - Networking zameraný na vodné revitalizácie
Dňa 14.11.2017 sa uskutočnil networking so zástupcami rakúskeho LIFE projektu, ktorý bol zameraný na vodné revitalizácie.
12.10.2017 - Professional Workshop how to restore Danube river branch?
On October 5, 2017 we present our activities in professional workshop Ecological management and restoration of river branches
04.09.2017 - Accessing of Slovinec adit for bats in Devín
In cooperation with the SAOLA - Nature Conservation, Civic association and State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak republic we opened this adit for bats.
12.07.2017 - Repair of hicking trail in National nature reserve Devínska Kobyla
From 24th March to 28th March took place the repair of hicking trail in Devínska Kobyla.
27.06.2017 - Networking with hungarian partner of the project Restoration and management of Danube floodplain habitats - LIFE14 NAT/SK/001306
On June 27th 2017 took place the other networking, which was focused on exchange of experience in the field of wood preservation in the Danube floodplain forest.
19.06.2017 - Presentation the project at the even "20 years of BROZ - 25 years of LIFE program"
This year is associated with the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Regional Association for Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development (BROZ) and we also celebrate the 25th anniversay of the LIFE program. BROZ organized that event for representatives of Professional and general public.
12.06.2017 - Restoration of Karloveské rameno river branch - documentary film
Do you know Danube river and Karloveské rameno river branch? Let´s go, we´ll show you its new story.
31.05.2017 - ,,Mowers on goldenrod"
In Slovak weekly newspaper called Život was published article about grazing in our project locality SKUEV Biskupické luhy. In the article is explained the importance of grazing, which is realized on some localities in Bratislava.
16.05.2017 - Workshop - Danube floodplain forest
Within our project we organized the other workshop. The main topic was our the biggest project area – Danube floodplain forest.
09.05.2017 - Blooming Weittov quarry
Devínska Kobyla is one of the most important botanical localities in Bratislava and also in Slovakia. In the part of Devínska Kobyla, called Weittov Quarry, there are blooming orchids and the other rare plants.
07.02.2017 - TV debate about Devínska Kobyla
In the debate on television Devínskonovoveská TV project manger Andrej Devečka described area of Devínska Kobyla, and also its significant and importance of conservation of this locality for conservation of unique nature values, which are characterized for Devinska Kobyla.
13.01.2017 - Monitoring of goats in the area of Geological museum
Little "boffins" from Primary school in Hargašova street in Záhorská Bystrica realized very interesting project which is called Monitoring of movement of animals in nature conservation within the competition for primary a secondary schools.
18.11.2016 - Restoration of Medené Hámre adit
Within activity C.6 Restoration and protection of rocky habitats and caves we managed the restoration of Medené Hámre Adit in cooperation with State Nature conservancy and citizens association Miniopterus in cadastral territory of village Borinka.
03.10.2016 - Presentation of project within the conference Nationalparks Austria Jahreskonferenz
Within the conference Nationalparks Jahreskonferenz 2016, the directors os six Austrian national parks visited Bratislava on 10th October 2016. The chairman of Regional Association for Nature Conservation and Sustainable development (BROZ) Tomáš Kušík presented them restoration of Devínske rameno river branch and Andrej Kovarik from State Nature conservancy presented them Sedláčkov island. Austrian conservationists positively evalueted the state of natural environment on this areas and they expressed the support of the intention of Declaration of National park Podunajsko.
06.09.2016 - Visit of European Commissioner for the environment in SKUEV Devínska Kobyla
Europian Commissioner for the environment Karmenu Vella visited the project localities - SKUEV Devínska Kobyla a SKUEV Bratislavské luhy.
19.08.2016 - Excursion within "Writing seminar on the LIFE"
On 19th august 2016 took place excursion within the conference „Writing seminar on the LIFE“ in the project areas - SKUEV Bratislavské luhy and SKUEV Devínska Kobyla
15.08.2016 - Untraditional watching hides the area Szigetkoz
Project partner Pisztráng Kör (Trout Circle) installed a untraditional watching hides in the area Szigetkoz.
09.08.2016 - Television report - Grazing on Devinska Kobyla and campaign: „Adoptuj si kozu“ (Adopt a Goat)
Introduction of grazing on Devinska Kobyla and campaign „Adoptuj si kozu“ Adopt a goat in regional TV – Television of west Slovakia.
31.07.2016 - Restoration of Dunajské kriviny wetland
During the spring months, we restored the next part of Dunajské kriviny wetland. This locality was the part of large system of river branches, wetlands a floodplain forests – the system, which still creates the inland Delta of the Danube river.
29.07.2016 - A short video about the importance of grazing in protected areas.
Have a look at short amateur movie about grazing and its importance in protected areas.
08.07.2016 - Restoration of rare forest-steppe habitats in Biskupice floodplain forest
After restoration of traditional grazing in Biskupice floodplain forest thanks to projest Restoration of NATURA 2000 sites in cross-border Bratislava capital region, was eliminated strong monoculture of invasive species of Solidago sp. Traditional grazing is ideal method for the restoration of original species composition.
03.06.2016 - Press conference to the Restoration of Karloveské rameno rivier branch
Press conference on the occasion of Restoration of Karloveské rameno river branch
27.05.2016 - Networking with Slovenian LIFE Project
The Networking was focused on, bilateral exchange of experience between projects Restoration of NATURA 2000 sites in cross-border Bratislava capital region - LIFE 10 NAT / SK / 080 and the Slovenian project LIFE11 NAT/SI/000882 Riparian ecosystem restoration of the lower Drava river in Slovenia.
20.05.2016 - Professional workshop ,,Fish migration and barriers on the stream“
From 20th to 21st May 2016 took place Professional workshop called ,,Fish migration and barriers on the stream“
05.05.2016 - 5.5.2016 - New gazebos and benches for visitors to the National Nature Reserve Devínska Kobyla
In March were installed by State Nature conservany two new summerhouses and five new seats for visitors in this important locality. Wood barriers near paleontological sites Sandberg were recovered too.
31.03.2016 - Restoration and management of forest habitats
Have a look at short documentary video about project activity C.1 - Restoration and management of forest habitats.
21.03.2016 - Restoration of rare grassland in the Nature reservation Devínska Kobyla
In the Nature reservation Devínska Kobyla finished first phase of restoration of rare grasslands.
12.02.2016 - The water is life - living river side-arms
Article about importance of wetlands and restorations of Danube river branches in Slovak daily paper.
30.09.2015 - Opening of educational trail at Devinska Kobyla
On Wednesday 30.9.2015, was opened interactive educational trail at Devínska Kobyla Nature Reserve in the vicinity of Bratislava. This reserve with its rare steppe fauna and flora belongs to the most unique and most visited nature treasures of the capital. Nature trail will help to raise public awareness and get support to maintain the valuable habitats.
23.09.2015 - Grazing at new locality in NNR Devínska Kobyla
From the spring 2015 new grazing locality within project NaturaBA has been prepared for restoration of biotops in surroundings - volunteers cleaned the area, collected litter and these days you can find around 20 animals grazing at protected meadows nearby.
11.09.2015 - Day with volunteers at Devinske rameno side arm
On Friday 11th September BROZ with volunteers took part at cleaning of Devinske rameno side arm - at outflow part. Several bags with rubbish have been removed from site and also an intresting lecture about this protected area from employees from State Nature Conservancy has been realised. Thank you for your help!
11.08.2015 - Short amateur project movie about revitalisation of Devinske river branch
Have a look at short amateur movie prepared during realization of project activity C.5 Restoration of Devinske rameno river branch, that was realized in April 2015.
06.05.2015 - Volunteer event in the Nature reservation Devínska Kobyla
Regional Association for Nature Conservation and Sustainable development (BROZ) in cooperation with civic association Space and sculpture and non-profit organization Barbora organized volunteer event in the Nature Reservation Devínska Kobyla.
24.03.2015 - The story of Devínske rameno river branch
The character of the Danube in Bratislava was strongly influenced by river banks regulation, deepening the riverbed and elevating the water level by construction of Gabčíkovo Dam. The shallow parts, sought by many fish species for reproduction, are now absent. Such conditions were often found in side river arms in the past. For Danube fish, the restoration of side river arms is a significant improvement, especially in the case of Devínske rameno river branch which was previously cut off the main stream for most of the year. Living conditions favoring occurence of many fish species improved, all the while supporting their reproduction and development of the young.
19.02.2015 - Restoration of Devínske rameno river branch
Regional Association for Nature Conservation and Sustainable development (BROZ) is acquiring the latest building permits in for starting restoration of Devínske rameno river branch.
02.02.2015 - World day of wetlands
Regional Association for Nature Conservation and Sustainable development (BROZ) published press release on the occasion of World day of wetlands.
10.09.2014 - Discover the other cheek of Devínska Kobyla
Elements placed along the blue marked tourist path from Sandberg to Weitov quarry present the area of Devínska Kobyla not only as a natural treasure, but also as an important paleontological site with an extraordinary history . There are 7 newly installed educational-artistic elements to be found here, with the theme of flora and fauna of the Devínska Kobyla, paleontological site, or the importance of grazing in protected areas.
22.05.2014 - The World Biodiversity Day in Bratislava
Meet and discover fishes of the Danube River and their environment. Stay informed by the activities that focus on the conservation of key fish species and try to improve their environment.
02.02.2014 - Wetlands Day
Each year on February 2nd we commemorate the World Day of Wetlands, habitats that are home to rare plant and animal species - many of which are already critically endangered. In 2014 the main topic is also the relationship of wetlands and agriculture and promotion of partnership between conservationists and farmers by their protection and use.
18.10.2013 - Restoration measures on the River Morava – a field trip and exchange of experience with the project LIFE + Lower Morava Floodplains
The visit focused on bilateral exchange of experience in restoration measures on the River Morava. The currently running LIFE + project Lower Morava floodplains, is based on previous projects of revitalization of side arms, meanders and shore fortifications. Within the exchange of experience, we visited three sites in the area between Angern and Markthof.
19.09.2013 - A study visit focused on grazing management in protected areas in Austria
On 19.-20.9. 2013, within the project Natura 2000 BA, we participated along with representatives of the SNC, Daphne, Bratislava Magistrate and the Regional Office for the Environment, in an interesting study visit in Austria, aimed at successful examples of pasture management in protected areas. We visited the sites Lobau, Bisamberg, Glaslauterriegel-Heferlberg-Fluxberg and Hundsheim.
01.08.2013 - After more than 50 years animals graze again on Devínska Kobyla
BROZ launched an activity in the NNR Devínska Kobyla today- restoration of a traditional grazing. On the lower terrace of the Weitov quarry, in an electrical enclosure, there is an initial herd of 23 goats, which will supervised by a shepherd, gradually pasture area of about six hectares.
31.07.2013 - 31.7.2013 The beginnings of grazing on Devínska Kobyla
A press conference to launch grazing in Weitov quarry.
10.07.2013 - Lecture to the public – Grazing in SPA Šúr
We invite the public to a lecture focused on the performance of project activities - planned management measures in SKUEV Šúr. On 03.07.2013 at 17.30 at the premises AI NOVA, Saint Jur.
27.04.2013 - Removing of invasive tree species with volunteers
On Saturday 27.4., we met in the area of European importance Ostrovné lúčky at Rusovce, to spent active time together with volunteers removing non-native tree and shrub species and planting additional trees with the help of the community geocachers.
06.04.2013 - A Spring Cleaning of the Karloveské side arrm
Cleaning of the valuable site of Community importance along Karloveské arm took place today - thanks to an abundant participation of volunteers from the Green Patrol, Greenpeace, OZ Karloveská Bay and many others, but especially with the strong support and cooperation of BVS, we removed several containers full of garbage from the site and made life easier for example for breeding birds in the area.
06.02.2013 - World Wetlands Day
For conservationists from BROZ, it is important not only to restore and protect wetlands, but also to highlight their important role in the ecosystem, of which man is a part. Therefore, activities to improve information and awareness among the general public, are one of the priorities.
30.11.2012 - Planting of native tree and shrub species in the Danube Floodplains
At the end of the year, BROZ once again carried out the planting of native tree and shrub species in the area of the Danube floodplains. There are further planting activities planned in the spring of this year, in which schools and public can take part of. These will be associated with a professional lecture and a short excursion to the site.
27.06.2012 - A Visit to the PLA České středohorí
Based on an earlier visit of colleagues from České středohorí, who visited in the spring, along with mayors and officials, Devínska Kobyla, we were invited to the PLA to see their project areas and types of management of steppe habitats.
28.05.2012 - The Declaration of a Protected Area Sihoť
By May 15 the river island with pristine nature, alluvial forests, source of drinking water, dynamically flowing Karloveské arm, or for example, the largest European Black Woodpecker, a protected area with the second and third level of protection. The ceremonial declaration of the Protected Area took place in the Water Museum.
