Fighting the Invasive Alien PLANTS

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Enjoy some recent news from the Sava TIES project. Last months have been quite exciting and challenging for our project especially because of the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus. With the onset of spring and the awakening of nature, as well as the activation of plants, we have intensified the pilot implementation activities on the field. SavaParks Network continues to work on the Sava River Basin conservation activities and strengthening the Network through the online meetings.

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE PILOT SITES?

The Sava TIES project and the members of the SavaParks Network are united in their intention to find the most effective and cheapest solution for mitigating the negative impact and combating invasive alien plants. We bring you a brief overview of the activities undertaken on pilot sites.

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the sava river day

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The Sava River Day was celebrated on June 1 in four countries in the basin of one of the most interesting and complex European rivers - the Sava River. Celebration of this day has the aim of promoting exceptional ecological value and economic potentials in the Sava River Basin, sustainable use and the importance of good regional cooperation, contributing to a better state of water and aquatic ecosystem, and thus to a higher quality of life in the Sava River Basin. 

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TOGETHER FOR STRONGER AND MORE EFFICIENT SAVAPARKS NETWORK

Members of the SavaParks Network gathered for a three-day virtual meeting from 25 to 27 May 2020 and demonstrated yet again how joint efforts lead to a stronger network. The goal of the meeting was to reach joint decisions related to the restoration of the Sava River and its floodplains. Possible concepts of the river restoration were presented to the participants. We want to restore the glow of our beautiful Sava River. Join in and help us achieve it!

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5TH STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING & 3RD REGIONAL ONLINE WORKSHOP

Despite the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus, about 20 members of the SavaParks Network, from 13 different institutions and 5 countries, held a regional workshop and a meeting of all Network members using the virtual platform. Although the members of the Network could only assemble virtually, we can conclude that this meeting was extremely useful and successful in terms of sharing information and inter-sectoral connection. This was also an opportunity to share positive thoughts in these challenging times we are facing.

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LECTURES ON INVASIVE SPECIES HELD IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

The lectures on invasive alien species were held in primary schools “Filip Višnjić” in Jamena and Morović (Srijem, Srbia) during February 2020. During Biology classes, students were introduced to invasive alien species and risk they present to human health, environment and economy.

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WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2020

Wetlands are the most endangered habitats in the world. Due to drainage, pollution and overuse, more that 64% of world’s wetlands have been lost in the past hundred years. That’s why we mark the World Wetlands Day: to educate the public about the importance of wetlands, ensure conservation and sustainable use of wetlands and prevent their further loss.

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9TH SAVAPARKS NETWORK MEETING AND A VISIT TO THE SOURCE OF SAVA

The SavaParks Network members met in the Triglav National Park, Slovenia, for their 9th meeting. The meeting was organised at the Lake Bohinj on November 26 and 27. The members discussed river restoration potentials along the Sava River, the future of the SavaParks Network and the focus of their work.

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FIGHTING THE INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES IN THE SAVA RIVER BASIN

#SavaTIES project partners have gathered from 16 until 19 October 2019 in Bihać to discuss ongoing project activities and the SavaParks Network future. Participants have presented pilot implementation actions they have performed in the field and brainstormed the best ways to manage IAS as well as how to present the results to the decision-makers.

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STAY IN TOUCH!

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