Projects & Practice

Improvement and recovery of the pedestrian routes network in Rabaçal

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Forestry, Nature conservation, Protected areas
Countries:: Portugal

Rural Development Programme support was used to improve the accessibility and educational function of a UNESCO-listed Natural Park in Madeira, Portugal.

Nizna Boca – Restoring the production potential of damaged forests

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Environmental protection, Environmental sustainability, Forestry, Job creation, Mountain area, Social inclusion
Countries:: Slovakia

Restoring the production potential of damaged forests through clearing, afforestation and preservation of young forest stands.

Investing in preventive actions against forest fires

Keywords:: Environmental protection, Forestry, Job creation, Mountain area, Natural resources, Nature conservation, Protected areas, Tourism
Countries:: Slovakia

Restoration of a deteriorating forest road and the construction of a wooden lookout tower in order to protect 1500 ha of forest from forest fires.

Acquisition of a wood chipper to increase competitiveness

Keywords:: Added value, Entrepreneurship, Forestry, Short supply chains & local markets
Countries:: Croatia

Acquisition of a wood chipper that produces chips for cogeneration more efficiently, thus reducing the cost of tools and consumables per unit of finished product.

Reconstruction of a forest road for effective protection from forest fires

Keywords:: Environmental protection, Forestry
Countries:: Slovakia

Support from the Slovakian rural development programme financed the reconstruction of a forest road as to improve access for fire protection vehicles.