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The implementation of the project will contribute to the delimitation of the invasive species of Heracleum sosnowskyi, which displaces valuable native plant species and poses a great threat to the life and health of the Sanok County residents and tourists. Reference to the issue of invasive species appears in many documents, such as the strategy of Sanok County, the Nature Conservation Act, and the European Parliament''s Regulations and Directives.
The project implementation will contribute to limiting the occurrence of Heracleum sosnowskyi, in Sanok County. It will raise the level of knowledge about biodiversity among children and adolescents through training sessions and a photo competition. It will prepare owners of agricultural machinery for the appropriate use of plant protection products in combating invasive species. It will raise the awareness of the presence of invasive species among readers of newspapers and websites.
Limiting the occurrence of Heracleum sosnowskyi in the area of 25 ha in Sanok County. Increasing knowledge about the threats posed by invasive species to local ecosystems.
Limiting the occurrence of Heracleum sosnowskyi will stop the degradation of local ecosystems and increase the safety of the inhabitants of Sanok County and tourists.
Common applying to other programs after the completion of the project.
Promotion of biodiversity at local and regional level.
Continuation of research in biology and combating invasive species in particular Sosnowsky''s Hogweed (Heracleum sosnowskyi).
The added value of the project will be bachelor''s theses prepared as part of the ongoing monitoring of invasive species. The supervision over the bachelor''s theses will be carried out by the State University in Sanok (partner institution).
Summary of project results
As part of the project, measures were taken to reduce the occurrence and spread of Sosnowsky’s hogweed (an invasive species) in selected areas of the Sanok District. The eradication of Sosnowsky’s hogweed on the territory of the Sanok district has brought measurable results, especially with the use of the grazing method – grazing dairy cattle on areas overgrown with hogweed. The abundant occurrence of Sosnowsky''s hogweed have caused noticeable changes in local plant habitats, i.e. the gradual displacement of native species and the formation of monocultures. Areas of outstanding natural and tourism value are losing their distinctive character. Reducing the occurrence of this plant not only prevents it from spreading further, but also improves the condition of the local environment and helps to preserve biodiversity that is unique in the country. The implementation of the project has also raised awareness among the local community of the threats posed by Sosnowsky''s hogweed.
As a result of an information campaign, residents and owners of plots located in the Sanok district reported occurrences of Sosnowsky''s hogweed.
The implementation of the project contributed to the reduction of the occurrence of Sosnowsky’s hogweed in selected areas of the Sanok district. Sosnowsky’s hogweed was eradicated in 5 stages, on the plots of private individuals, companies and public institutions using mechanical and chemical methods. The eradication of Sosnowsky’s hogweed was also carried out using the grazing method, which yield measurable and very satisfactory results. In the course of the project, a number of information, promotional, training and publishing activities were carried out, including:
- publication of advertisements on local and regional internet portals and in local and regional newspapers
- displaying posters on notice boards and
- promoting on the website and Fb profile of the Sanok District
- organization of a press and information conference (closing the project)
- organization of a photography competition in schools of the Sanok district.
- organization of training courses on the use of plant protection products in agriculture and on biodiversity in the Sanok district
- organization of training courses in schools of the Sanok district on invasive species and their impact on biodiversity.
- preparation, publication and distribution of a popular science publication entitled: "Plants in the Sanok district"
- preparation, publication and distribution of a publication promoting the Sanok district.
As part of the project, a computer set, a camera and a filing cabinet were purchased.
- Due to the selection of Option III of the project completion, the indicators were achieved by 28 June 2024. - The total area of areas with improved environmental condition is 25 ha - indicator achieved (WoP No. 14)
- Number of invasive alien species whose negative impact is controlled or reduced – 1 pc. (Sosnowsky''s hogweed)
- Indicator entitled : "Number of people covered by awareness raising campaigns" - 199,706 people, which is 474.59% of the target indicator value (WoP No. 15)
- As the project progresses, the indicator entitled: "Number of people covered by the project awareness campaigns” exceeded 100%.
- Information and promotion activities, in particular on internet portals and in social media, contributed to achieving such a high indicator.
- Indicator: Purchase of equipment, construction or upgrading of devices and facilities - the acceptance protocols and OT for the purchased computer set, camera and cabinet were attached to the final report.