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Midforest meadows and pastures have vanished from forest ecosystems.Changes to the diversity of fertilizer insects species impact negatively the condition of forest ecosystems.Augustów bee acts as an umbrella breed which will contribute greatly toprotection of other species of animals.Project activities are in line with the following documentsThe EU strategy of biological diversity protection;Programme of protection and sustainable useofbiological diversitytheStrategy for responsible until 2020
Flower meadows, forest orchards, small ponds, mini forest apiaries will contribute to increased biological diversity. Genetic and health study will determine the actual condition of bees in the forest.TheProjectshallcontribute to improvement of quality of habitats which are not only important sanctuaries for bees,but also other endangered and not numerous species of fauna and floraand to water retention.Living conditions will be created for the last forest freeliving Augustówbee
Restoration to the forest of native Augustów bee breed and other species of fertiliser insects. Flower meadows and orchards will reduce monolithic character of forest ecosystems.
Bee-keepers foresters;the scientific community;adults,children,NGOs;local government units.Increased knowledge of the environment and awareness of climate changes and the role of fertilizer insects.
Forest District Offices realize protective activities in their areas. Partners participate in conferences and trainings. Project activities combined with forest bee-keeping will greatly improve preservation of cultural and natural heritage in Poland, Belarus and Russia. 45.4 ha of flower meadows will be created; 43.72 ha of coverts-orchards; 58 small ponds; 36 forest tree-hives; 51 forest log-hives. 349 fertilizer insect boxes will be bought; 125 families of Augustów bee; 81 hives. Report of genetic purity and health of bees will increase scientific and practical knowledge.