Description
The aim of this project is the protection and promotion of native tree species in the area of northeastern Poland. The objective of the project is to provide an indication of the role of woodlots in the shaping of biodiversity, to increase the area of woodlots, to limit the introduction of alien species, and to ensure respect for the law of the protection of trees. The project address these challenges through a focus on the education of children, youth and adults on the role that trees can play in the shaping of biodiversity. The project will also organise the planting of trees, as well as other competitions and promotional events. The people expected to benefit from the project are the residents of communes in the area surrounding the Natura 2000 "Ostoja Wigierska" and inhabitants of the northeastern region of Poland.
Summary of project results
All activities planned within the project have been implemented, the final report has been approved. Results of implementation of the entire project: Increasing environmental awareness and public awareness of biodiversity (Number of people who have participated in educational activities and promoting the conservation of biodiversity: 90 062); development of social attitudes and ecological behavior and increase public involvement in the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. Within the project the following activities were implemented: organization of the conference, competitions (3) and the educational workshops (59), publication of two educational books, the brochure promoting the project and the website. Biodiversity conservation measures were implemented by one non-governmental organization.
Summary of bilateral results
The implementation of the project has enabled the establishment of fruitful bilateral cooperation with a partner from Norway. It allowed observation of significant differences in the way of development and access to protected areas. The difference in infrastructure in parks in Poland and Norway was also evident. A very interesting element was to learn about the differences in the way parks are managed in Poland and in Norway. In addition to the knowledge acquired, during the visit or meetings, the great advantage of the study visit was the opportunity to meet representatives of Donors - employees of the administration of protected areas and educational centers. This knowledge, deepened by their revisit in Poland, resulted in the establishment of authentic Norwegian-Polish contacts, not limited to official correspondence but supported by friendly relations, which positively affects further cooperation in the exchange of experience and good practices in the field of nature conservation and may result in next joint projects.