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The initiative builds on two previous bilateral initiatives on cooperation in driftwood research in Iceland and Norway. The Applicant (Mendel University in Brno) and the partner (Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research) will continue in established bilateral cooperation. The initiative aims at collecting additional driftwood samples at locations on the northern coast of Norway that have not yet been covered by previous research. The study trip of the Czech research team to Norway and the 9-day field research is the main activity. The final report shall be conducted at the end of the
Summary of the results
The implementation of the initiative strengthened the partnership between Mendel University in Brno and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research.
The goal of the implemented initiative was to continue field research on driftwood and cooperation with the northernmost branch of the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO). Five Czech researchers from Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) and one Norwegian researcher from NIBIO participated, the cooperation had been established previously and this follow up should deepen the joint research effort. The Czech team met the partner in Olderfjord, NO, the research area was selected (Mageroya Island, Porsanger – Halvoya peninsula and Soroya Island) where he identified driftwood on the beaches using remote sensing. The aim was to collect as many driftwood samples as possible which was a challenge because of the large area and a difficult terrain. However, 266 driftwood samples from the northwest coast of Norway were collected finally, all samples were treated for storage and transport. The entire initiative was concluded with a joint discussion on the samples taken and on the possibilities of further bilateral cooperation. Thanks to this, the Czech team gained additional experience of driftwood research in subarctic and arctic regions.