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The project restores degraded wetlands belonging to the Ramsar area of the Gajar alluvium of the Morava River in the cadastral area of Malé Leváre, Southern-Western Slovakia.
Project will transform former wetlands (about 210,000 m2) used extensively as agricultural land into species-rich, periodically flooded alluvial meadows with the occurrence of protected plant species. The local microclimate will become wetter and colder, the area will be better able to withstand extreme droughts and heat. Compared to the current intensively used agricultural land, species-rich alluvial meadows and wetland vegetation will have a significantly higher carbon sequestration capacity, which is key to slowing down climate change. NINA – Norwegian partner will cooperate with and contribute to the expertise of local specialists on monitoring of ecosystems services.
Project target group is general public and environment. Project will support public awareness raising on the importance of restored local wetlands in the context of climate change by construction of a 3 km long nature trail facilitated also for people with autistic spectre disorders and physical disabilities.