Projects & Practice

Conservation of natural heritage - Biodiversity and wood fuel

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Bioeconomy, Climate change adaptation, Protected areas, Renewable energy
Countries:: Germany

Testing the transferability of landscape management to other Natura 2000 sites.

Producing and packaging biofuel (PELLET) from olives harvesting residues

Keywords:: Bioeconomy, Diversification, Renewable energy, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Greece

A biofuel production and packaging line was established in an olive growing region of Greece. The waste residues are used to produce biofuel (PELLET) offering considerable economic and environmental benefits.

Upgrating a shoe repair and manufacturing workshop

Keywords:: Farm restructuring/modernisation, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Greece

Thanks to a LEADER supported investment, a shoe repair and manufacturing enterprise constructed its own production facility benefiting from savings on rent and easier access to the market.

Establishing a Sawn Timber Production Company in North-eastern Greece

Keywords:: Farm restructuring/modernisation, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Greece

EAFRD funding enabled setting up a sawn timber production company in northeast Greece that employs modern equipment and contributes to the local economy by using local resources.

Setting up an Integrated Sports and Adventure Centre

Keywords:: Rural SMEs, Tourism
Countries:: Greece

EAFRD funding enabled the creation of an integrated sports and adventure centre where visitors can enjoy nature and benefit from its environmental education services.