PROJECT LIFE MANSALT - Man and Nature in Sečovlje pans

In Sečovlje Salina Nature Park since October 2010 we performed MANSALT LIFE - Man and Nature in Sečovlje pans. The main objective of the project is to preserve biodiversity in the Salina.
"The project resources from the LIFE financial instrument of the European Communities and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia"

Environmentally-friendly transport in the Park

Within the framework of the work package entitled "Sustainable management: parks as examples of good practice«, a study on environmentally-friendly transport was implemented during the project duration in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. From the visitors we wished to get their opinion about the reasonableness and utility of electric vehicles for transportation through the Park. We purchased two Elefteria electric bikes, which could be used by the visitors at Lera free of charge. After the tests, they were kindly requested to fill in a questionnaire.

Visitation trend in Sečovlje Nature Park

This trend can be defined as direction into which the people's spare time habits are moving. Trend is the basic direction, presenting the effect of factors that work on the long run.

8 professional conference - Review of the management of Natura 2000 sites

On Nov.13th the 8.professional conference - Review of the management of Natura 2000 sites was organized by the Institute for Nature Conservation.

European pond turtle is getting a new home in the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park

In the framework of the project LIFE Mansalt attention is also focused to provide favorable ecological status for the preservation and existence of the European pond turtle, the only European freshwater turtle. Research carried out by experts in the area of the Korea wetlands at the former coal mine Sicciole have confirmed that there this is a major area for endangered species in the country. At the same time, it was found that the extent and depth of the water in this wetland is reducing and that the area is being overgrown.

Welcome to nature

In the period 2010-2013 nine parks – four from Slovenia and five from Italy – have designed and implemented a range of activities in the framework of the Climaparks project. This publication presents part of research results and the solutions tested through pilot projects. Besides our professional work, we have also made a lot of interesting presentations and programmes for visitors. Visit all project partners and learn more about our activities. For more information, please go to www.climaparks.eu. Enjoy your tour of nature parks!

Ramsar 40th anniversary celebrations