A thousand seedlings were distributed: Krka NP participated in the campaign "Let's grow together" for a greener future

A thousand seedlings were distributed: Krka NP participated in the campaign "Let's grow together" for a greener future
The Krka National Park again joined the European campaign "Let's grow together" this year, within which a thousand lavender and laurel seedlings were distributed on the occasion of International Labor Day at the Skradinski buk waterfall

This is all part of joint efforts to achieve the goal of planting three billion trees that will turn the Old Continent green by 2030. The planting of indigenous plants in the local environment directly affects the mitigation of climate change and contributes to the restoration of biodiversity and the preservation of ecosystems.

"For centuries, trees represented been a natural way of cooling. Our ancestors planted them in fields and courtyards, to provide shade and to rest under them from hard work. It seems that present-day man has forgotten that, despite all the technology, in fact a tree is the simplest tool for preserving a sustainable living space," said the director of the Krka National Park, Nella Slavica, and added: "Trees improve air quality, help purify water, and reduce temperatures. Therefore, thank you to all those who accepted the seedlings and thus contributed to the greening of our homeland and the reduction in climate change, which is our mutual task."

Forests in Croatia occupy about 44% of the land area. Planting trees promotes the importance of a green infrastructure and nature-based solutions as a tool for adapting to and mitigating climate change with the aim of creating resilient and sustainable cities in the future.

"Investment in the protection of forest ecosystems and the promotion of green infrastructure in cities are key to the sustainable development of Croatia. Our vision is to create a balanced environment that enables community prosperity, while preserving natural resources for future generations. In Croatia, through the initiative of planting one million trees per year by 2030, we are making a concrete contribution to strengthening resistance to climate change, preserving biodiversity, and improving the quality of life of the citizens," was emphasised by the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Damir Habijan, who also pointed out: "This action is not only an investment in nature, but also in our future through always excellent cooperation with, first of all, protected areas, but also local communities, civil society organisations, and all citizens who wish to contribute to preserving the environment and building a more sustainable society."

As part of their visit, the Minister Damir Habijan and representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, accompanied by the Director of the Krka National Park, Nella Slavica, also visited various sites on the middle and upper reaches of the Krka River.

They first looked at the progress of the works on the parking lot above the Oziđana pećina cave, which will relieve congestion at the entrance to the Roški slap waterfall, and then they took the bus line on the route Laškovica - Oziđana pećina cave - Stinice, which enables a faster and easier flow of visitors to the middle course and a return to the starting point for all those who decide to take a walk along the 8.5 km long educational hiking trail Stinice - Roški slap - Oziđana pećina cave, one of the most beautiful in Croatia.

The distinguished guests also visited the archaeological pearl of the Krka National Park, the Roman military camp of Burnum, and the Archaeological and Natural History Collections, as part of the Krka Eco Campus in Puljane, an interpretation and education center that represents the crowning achievement of many years of work on the valorisation of the upper reaches of the Krka River.