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Help Protect the Balkan Terrapin – Report Your Observations!
Project partners are inviting the local community of Ston, Majkovi, and Konavle to join the effort!
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LIFE4mauremys
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LIFE4mauremys
photo: Udruga HYLA -
LIFE4mauremys
photo: Udruga HYLA -
LIFE4mauremys
photo: Goran Šafarek -
LIFE4mauremys
photo: Goran Šafarek -
LIFE4mauremys
photo: Goran Šafarek -
LIFE4mauremys
photo: Udruga HYLA
The "LIFE for Mauremys'' project was designed to preserve the unfavorable conservation status of iconic freshwater turtle species Balkan Terrapin (Mauremys rivulata) within all Natura 2000 areas in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County where it has been recorded. In accordance with the The European Green Deal and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 supported by the European Parliament, the project will deal with Mediterranean freshwater habitats that are very important for Balkan Terrapin and biodiversity in general.
The project's activities include restoration of habitats, improvement of their quality and connectivity as well as population reinforcement by implementing a breeding programme. By including the community in the project activities, we will raise awareness about the importance of Balkan Terrapin conservation.
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Invasive Alien Species in Croatia: Citizen Participation
One of the project's objectives is to remove invasive species from all locations where habitat restoration and improvement efforts are being carried out. By reporting observations of IAS, you can contribute to their early detection and containment.
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Biologer: A Citizen Science Platform
Biologer is an important tool in the LIFE for Mauremys project. Biologists from the Hyla Association use it during every field survey in project areas, recording not only observations of the Balkan Terrapin but also other species.
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Picture book showcased in Zagreb Zoo
The children's picture book MAUREMISI: Raising Our Voices to Save the Turtle! traveled through Dalmatian schools and has now arrived in Zagreb.
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Project partners and Advisory Board meeting
The partners and the Advisory Board of the project met at the Faculty of Agriculture in Zagreb to present the achievements so far and discuss upcoming challenges and activities necessary for the long-term sustainability of the project.
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Educational traveling exibition in Dubrovnik-Neretva County schools
The traveling exhibition, consisting of five educational posters, began its tour of schools in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in October 2024, accompanied by the workshop "The Story of the Balkan Terrapin."
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Picture Book Tour in Dalmatian Schools
Hrvatske vode (the Croatian Waters) team visited Dalmatia to present their latest educational material—a picture book about Balkan terrapins, Mara and Maroje.
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Cleaning action to improve conditions on Balkan Terrapin’s habitats
The autumn period is ideal for such activities because most aquatic animals are dormant, and we avoid the breeding and egg-laying seasons to minimize disturbance.
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Workshop on Ecosystem Services: Contribution to the Conservation of the Balkan Terrapin
The company Geonatura organized a course on ecosystem services as part of the Erasmus+ project TUNE IT – Nature benefits: from theory to practice, with participation from team members of the Association Hyla and the Faculty of Agriculture.
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Instalation of informational and safety panels
From November 19 to 22, the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Areas of Dubrovnik-Neretva County installed panels and sign posts in the areas of Majkovi, Prljevići, Konavle, and Ston.
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International LIFE Amphicon conference
At Podsreda Castle in Kozjansko Nature Park, on November 14 and 15, 2024, the second international conference of the LIFE AMPHICON project was held, bringing together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from various countries to exchange knowledge
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Agricultural seminar "ECO Innovations for Small Production Areas"
Croatian Hub for Regenerative Agriculture organized a seminar titled "ECO Innovations for Small Production Areas" through the LIFE for Mauremys project at the House of Honey and Traditional Products in Majkovi.
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Second Year of the Project and Consortium Meeting in Dubrovnik
The LIFE for Mauremys project has reached the halfway point of its planned duration, and partners gathered for a consortium meeting held from October 21 to 23, 2024, at the Dubrovnik-Neretva County.
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Contract Signed for the Development of the Freshwater Turtle Reception Point
This important investment, worth over 105 000 euros, is a crucial step in the implementation of the LIFE for Mauremys project, which aims to improve the conservation status and long-term sustainability of the Balkan Terrapin population.
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The 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration in Estonia
We were at the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration: “Bridging Science, Practice, and Policy of Nature Restoration”.
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Collaboration with Šipan Summer Film School
The team from the Zagreb Zoo partnered with organizers of the Šipan Summer Film School (LJŠFŠ), to collaborate with their mentors and participants in creating the first Croatian animated film about the Balkan Terrapin.
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Mediterranean ecosystem restoration workshop in Piran
We participated in the 1st Summer School organized by the Natural Heritage Mission, titled “Our Mediterranean ecosystem’s health is in danger. Time to restore it!”
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Second Mauremys Day Held at Zagreb Zoo
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Zagreb Zoo visitors had the opportunity to participate in the second Mauremys Day.
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LIFE Platform Meeting: Amphibian & Reptile Conservation
Project coordinator Dragica Šalamon presented LIFE for Mauremys at the LIFE Platform Meeting, where international experts discussed the challenges and opportunities related to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in Europe.
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First Mediterranean Wetland Week
From May 23 to 25, the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Areas of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County organized the first Mediterranean Wetland Week
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Educational and promotional activities in May and June of 2024
May 23, World Turtle Day, is just around the corner. The LIFE for Mauremys project dedicates this day to educational and promotional activities centered around two main events.
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Restoring and improving habitats
Activities aimed at the restoration of habitats and addressing threats to the Croatian population of the Balkan Terrapin are in full swing.
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Live Consortium Meeting of Partners in Zagreb
Year and a half of the LIFE for Mauremys project
Project analytics
Project duration
56%
Achievements
50%
Progress within core work packages
WP1: Project management and coordination
50%
WP2: Restoring and improving habitats
42%
WP3: Reinforcement of Ston field population
50%
WP4: Adressing the other threats
44%
WP5: Monitoring and evaluation
15%
WP6: Public awaraness, dissemination and networking
33%
WP7: Sustainability, replication and exploitation of project results
21%
Help Protect the Balkan Terrapin – Report Your Observations!
Project partners are inviting the local community of Ston, Majkovi, and Konavle to join the effort!
