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RDP project helps restore storm damaged woodland in Lithuania
Summary
EAFRD has helped a land owner to restore the productive capacity of her forest area in central Lithuania that was badly damaged by a storm in 2010.
Background
Around 412 000 cubic meters of Lithuanian wood were estimated as being lost during the thunder storm of August 8th 2010. High winds reaped havoc in forests throughout the countryside, and woods around the village of Darsunickis in Kaisiadorys were badly affected. One of these forest plots in Darsunickis is owned by Daina Balasevičienė who received EAFRD support to help her restore her damaged forest.
Objective
An important goal of this project was to ensure the restoration of the damaged forest and also to prevent forest fires and other environmental threats.
Main activities
The project work involved clearing the damaged area, restoring the forest, plus ensuring the preventive measures that would satisfy fire prevention and environmental requirements. This involved: cleaning and clearing 1.3 ha of damaged forest areas; and preparing the soil and replanting the damaged areas of the forest.
Results & Benefits
The project has achieved its aim of restoring the forest's long-term productive capacity and addressed the environmental concerns caused by the storm damage.
Lessons learnt
The land owner is not a professional forester and she inherited the woodland. Her project shows that RDPs have flexibility to support the rural development needs of a cross-section of different people.
Project location and other information
Darsunickis village, Kruonis parish, Kaisiadorys area
Region
Kauno apskritis
RDP Territory
Lithuania
Total project cost (€)
3654
EAFRD contribution (€)
233
National contribution (€)
585
Private contribution (€)
731
Contact name
Ms Daina Balasevičienė
Telephone
+37086721117
Languages for contact
English, Lithuanian
At a glance
Country
Lithuania
Final beneficiary type
Forester, Non-farm or non-forest entreprises
Budget range
< €20 000
Start date:
01/04/2011
End Date:
15/10/2011
Theme / Measure:
Environment and Sustainable Resource Management
Sustainable use of forestry land
226. Restoring forestry potential and introducing prevention actions
Keywords:
Forest ecosystem, Forest management, Environmental management, Natural disasters, Women
Last update
11/11/2011