Aim of the project is to re-establish the active raised bog habitats and site hydrology in the areas that are influenced by drainage and to protect the raised bog habitats, plants and animals of European and Latvian importance.

The Fifth Meeting of the Project's Steering Group 22/10/2012 15:52

The 5th Project Steering Group meeting and opening of Raised Bog Photo exhibition "Secrets of Mires" took place at the Riga City Council on October 22.

 

 

The project manager Dr.biol. M. Pakalne informed about the progress of the project actions – restoration of site hydrology, habitat monitoring, International seminar and study tours. Dr.geol. A.Delina told about the results after rising of the water level in the project sites by building of dams and the positive effect on site hydrology. Dr.biol. L.Aunina informed about the on-going habitat monitoring in Melnais Lake Mire. The project sub-contractor “E-Buvvadiba” informed about the building of dams in the project sites. I.Goba from „Foundation ELM Media” told about the progress of project film and showed three short video clips. The project assistant A.Slisans informed about finances of the project.

Presentations from the Project Steering Group meeting can be found below.


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Project activities
Author: Māra Pakalne
Hydrological monitoring
Author: Aija Dēliņa
Habitat monitoring in Melnais Lake Bog
Author: Liene Auniņa
Building of dams in mires
Author: Arnis Staris

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Fifth Project Steering Group Meeting

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Finansed by

Raised Bogs – LIFE08 NAT/LV/000449

Project duration: 01.02.2010.- 31.08.2013.
Funding: European Commission LIFE+ programme
Beneficiary: University of Latvia
Partners: Latvian Fund for Nature, Foundation ELM MEDIA
Co-funding: Ministry of the Environment of Latvia, Ltd. Rīgas meži

Project film "Mires Uncovered"

 

 

Exhibition

 

Exhibition "Secrets of Mires" is traveling around! It is made by Ogre Photo Club.