Stakeholder's workshop at the Laškovica Visitor Centre
A stakeholder’s workshop, organised by the Public Institute of Krka National Park and the Department of Environmental and Nature Protection, Ministry of the Economy and Sustainable Development was held at the Laškovica Visitor Centre. The focus of the workshop was to present invasive species as part of the project “LIFE CONTRA Ailanthus”
A presentation was held of the mobile application “Invasive species in Croatia”, which enables the general public to submit reports of finds of alien and invasive species that they see in nature. This will enable their mapping and early detection, and contribute to more effective nature protection.
The workshop was intended for the local population, and the staff of the public institutes of Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park also joined in, as these two protected areas are also dealing with the spread of the tree of heaven. Participants were acquainted with activities taken and experiences concerning this issue were exchanged, and the conclusion was that joint efforts are required if this invasive species is to be eradicated. The staff of the Public Institute of Krka National Park then demonstrated various methods to remove the tree of heaven at Roški slap.
The expected main results of the “LIFE CONTRA Ailanthus” project are the development of a national protocol, the improvement of the conservation status of Natura 2000 habitat types, the preservation of the cultural heritage, and the prevention of the further spread of invasive foreign species. Due to negative impacts on biodiversity, the economy, and human health, this species is on the list of invasive non-native species of concern in the European Union.
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