JeloviZA – ANG

The project addresses the challenges of climate change in Jelovica, the lack of a management plan for the area, and the non-participation of residents in the preparation of strategic documents of the municipalities.

It is needed to rehabilitate, restore and provide efficient ecosystem services to the damaged mountain forest ecosystem on Jelovica as soon as possible.

Jelovica is one of the largest concentrated areas of preserved nature in Slovenia, and most of the area has Natura 2000 site status. Jelovica has been facing the consequences of climate change for many years (weather disasters, bark beetles), which reduce the ability for reduction of CO2 and threaten the habitats of sensitive qualified species (Tetrao urogallus L, Tetrastes bonasia, Picoides tridactylus, Strix uralensis).

Due to the effects of climate change, up to 34% of the total timber cover in Jelovica has been cut down in the last 10 years. The main objectives are ensuring greater climate resilience of Jelovica through ecosystem restoration and preparing Jelovica Management Model and introducing the model into the strategic development documents of the municipalities in the Jelovica area through public involvement, strategic communication, education, and building a support network in the local area.

In order to achieve the main objectives, specific objectives are pursued:

• invention and assessment of ecosystem services (analysis of the state of the forest, obtaining data on the state of qualified species, establishing habitats for them, analysis of the area from the point of view of activities – zoning);
• restoration of 20ha of affected forest areas with more climate-resistant species;
• training and education of experts (hunters, district foresters, field assistants of Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Protection, representatives of interested NGOs, local communities) who carry out the activities of the Jelovica Management Model in the future;
• elaboration of the model, cooperation of different stakeholders, establishment of a strong regional network of stakeholders who will also commit to the implementation of the Jelovica Management Model (Memorandum of Understanding of the main stakeholders);
• creation of a social environment that supports the Jelovica Management Model and the sustainable development of the territory (communication and awareness campaigns, publications in the media, responsiveness, visibility).

Main project results:

• restoration of ecosystems
• analysis of the state of habitats and qualifying species on Jelovica
• awareness raising and training
• inventory and evaluation of ecosystem services
• zoning of the area
• implementation of communication campaigns.

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