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The project is needed in view of the increasing water shortage in Wielkopolska region. The completion of the project will improve the condition of water resources, in particular in protected areas. The project includes technical, restorative and rehabilitation activities addressed at wetlands, small-scale forest reservoirs and swamps. It will slow down the negative water drainage process. Additionally, it will increase social awareness and change social attitudes, facilitating more reasonable management of water resources.
The project assumes undertaking technical activities consisting in the construction of water impoundment facilities (72 weirs, 34 gates and repair of the existing water facilities) at forest reservoirs, wetlands and ditches. The purchase of computers, audio-visual equipment, VR application and teaching aids to be used in workshops and trainings on water resources management.
The project aims to restore wetlands and forest reservoirs, create retention canals and delay water drainage in selected protected areas. It will improve the condition of natural habitats, increase the resistance to risks related to climate change and reduce adverse effects of droughts.
Beneficiaries of project implementation: State Forests administration - through the improvement of the condition of natural habitats. Local governments - through the improvement of water resources in the region. Local community - through increased awareness of and sensitization to threats related to water shortage.
Sixteen forest divisions that participate in the project as the administrators of the territory will provide access to the areas to carry out the activities under the project. The said forest divisions will contribute to the project by sharing their expertise and experience and will ensure the preservation of the project deliverables. They will educate the community and raise awareness of risks related to water shortage and climate change.