Project ID: 101216157 · LIFE24-NAT-CZ
Model care for diverse forest habitats and the species linked to them, in cooperation with forest owners, site managers, regions, municipalities, and with the involvement of volunteers.
Duration01/06/2025 – 31/05/2032
Sites20 Natura 2000 (SCI/SAC)
Habitats11 (3 priority)
Species12 (3 priority)
Budget / EU€8,693,054 / €5,215,833
About the project
Improving the conservation status of priority forest habitats and species across targeted Natura 2000 sites, while engaging owners, managers, regions, municipalities and volunteers.
- Low species and age diversity
- Shortage of veteran/old trees and deadwood
- Spread of invasive alien species (IAS)
- Low awareness among stakeholders and the public
Scale: 19 km² of habitat areas (≈1/3 priority) plus 36 km² of species-focused management.
Actions & work packages
C1 · Habitat restoration
Site-specific restoration for target habitats; improve age structure, retain veteran trees and deadwood, enhance structural diversity.
C2 · Invasive alien species (IAS) & 4-language methodology
Coordinated IAS removal (incl. Echinocystis lobata) with a publicly available methodology in four languages for replication.
D1 · Monitoring & indicators
Before/after monitoring of habitats and species across 20 sites; clear indicators and accessible result summaries.
E1 · Stakeholder & volunteer engagement
Work with owners, site managers, regions and municipalities; training and safe volunteer field days.
E2 · Communication, replication & After-LIFE
Package practical outputs for wider use in CZ/PL and beyond; plan for continuity after the project ends.
Target habitats & species
Habitats: 91D0*, 91E0*, 9180, 9110, 9130, 9170, 9190, 91F0, 91T0, 91U0, 7140.
Species: Osmoderma eremita, Callimorpha quadripunctaria, Gentianella bohemica, Limoniscus violaceus, Lucanus cervus, Cucujus cinnaberinus, Rhyzodes sulcatus, Carabus variolosus, Bombina variegata, Bombina bombina, Triturus cristatus, Dicranum viride.
Volunteer with us
Help with habitat restoration, IAS control and monitoring during field days (spring–autumn). Training and safety briefings provided.
