We present you the results and impressions of the “Dinara back to LIFE” project conference “Working together towards grassland sustainability (cross-sectoral approach)”.
The international conference ” Working Together Towards Grasslands Sustainability (Cross-sectoral Approach)” was held from March 21 to 24 in Sinj. The aim and purpose of the meeting were to bring together experts from different sectors of agriculture, local action groups, forestry, nature protection, and local self-government units, and to encourage joint action for long-term grassland management. About a hundred participants of the four-day program had the opportunity to network and hear the experiences of domestic and foreign experts on various challenges in the sustainable use of grasslands and the management of Natura 2000. On the last day of the conference, the participants visited the areas where the activities of the Dinara back to LIFE project are carried out.
We’d like to express our gratitude to the lecturers, presenters and participants who came from several countries and contributed to the exchange of knowledge and experience.
IACS rural development measures and biodiversity of Croatia in the new CAP 2023-2027, Bojan Ivanetić, Levantada Ltd.
Short distribution chains in the Dinara area, Marin Čagalj
The role of regional administration in rural development, Katarina Šuta, Split-Dalmatia County
LEADER approach in local rural development, Ivana Žanko, LAG “Cetinska Krajina˝
Secrets of successful organic production, Frano Moro, FFamily farm Moro
Apiculture and rural development, Antonio Mravak, FAH Mravak
Cooperation as a key factor for a successful farming, Karla Škorjanc, Agricultural Cooperative Otok Krk
Finding the optimal management of valuable grasslands and its sustainability, Integrated LIFE project Jedna příroda, Klára Čámská, Roman Hamersky, Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic
The role of common pastures in grassland conservation, Iris Beneš, Brod Ecological Society
Landscape maintenance with grazing animals – focus on nature conservation and biodiversity, Stefan Knöpfer, Hirtenkultur
Grassland restoration as a prerequisite for preserving the identity of the island of Cres, Ugo Toić, Otočna razvojna agencija Ltd.
What Natura 2000 means for forestry, Ivan Martinić, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Forestry and Natura 2000 – how it works in Slovenia, Ivan Martinić, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Ecomanager project, Mile Radočaj, Croatian Forests Ltd.
Presentation: Naturavita project, Fearless Velebit project, Karlovac Karst project, Blaž Štefanek, Croatian Forests Ltd.
Controlled burning of grasslands and its effects on the vegetation, Vedran Šegota, Faculty of Science, Zagreb University
Wildfire effects on soil and water, Domina Delač, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb University)
Prescribed burning – the examples from Europe, Ivan Budinski, Association Biom
Grazing and animal welfare on karstic grasslands, Antun Kostelić, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb University
Local livestock breeds on Dinara Mountains, Ante Ivanković, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb University
Istrian native cattle breed and sustainable land management, Gordan Šubara, AZRRI
Mixed grazing, Josip Leto, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb University
Optimised usage of karstic grasslands on Dinara Mountains, Hrvoje Kutnjak, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb University
Natura 2000 and Restoration Law, Marina Škunca, Eurosite
Regional action for preserving mobile pastoralism and nature, Engin Yilmaz, Yolda Initiative & Alliance for Mediterranean Nature and Culture
Engagement of volunteers in nature conservation, Zdravko Budimir, Association Biom
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