The aim of the project is to take measures to ensure the protection of the priority species of the EU Habitat Directive - hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita syn. barnabita) by creating a transboundary ecological network connecting Lithuanian and Latvian populations of this species.
European Union LIFE Environment Programme
» AREAS
Nature conservation, habitat inventory, nature protection, management of nature territories, management of nature areas, ecosystem services, containment of invasive species, monitoring, territory planning, environmental education
» SHORT DESCRIPTION
The aim of the project is to take measures to ensure the protection of the priority species of the EU Habitat Directive - hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita syn. barnabita) by creating a transboundary ecological network connecting Lithuanian and Latvian populations of this species, also reaching the border populations of North Poland and South Estonia, and envisaging research and the creation of the new Natura 2000 sites or the extension of existing ones to create a Natura 2000 network in accordance with the requirements of the Habitats Directive.
During the implementation of the project restoration and management of the habitats of the Osmoderma will be carried out, and guidelines for the management of parks and alleys will be developed. In project will be developed hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita syn. barnabita) species protection plan in Latvia and six nature protection plans for specially protected natural areas (the protected landscape area "Ziemeļgauja", the nature park "Ogre valley", the nature reserves "Sitas and Pededzes floodplain", "Mugurvea meadows", "Kaļķupes valley", "Raķupe valley"). The project includes many activities aimed at public education and information.
» PROJECT TARGET
Creation of an ecological network for the protection of the hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita syn. barnabita) in the Baltics.
» PROJECT TASKS
The main tasks and actions of the project in Latvia:
» PLANNED RESULTS
» MANAGING PARTNER
» LIAISON PARTNERS