Sustainable Future for the freshwater ecosystem Livanjsko polje in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description
Besides influencing the process of proclamation of Livanjsko Polje, and revision on Important Bird Area (IBA) sites, EuroNatur Foundation will focus on implementation of restoration measures to improve water management, reduce succession or restore peat mines. It will support local initiatives, monitor and report illegal activities and influence nature conservation legal framework.

By targeting the various actors like police and inspectors, all levels of authorities, farmers and other local actors as well as initiatives, it aims to build a strong network for the conservation and sustainable management of karst poljes in Bosnia and Herzegovina through co-existence between people and nature.

Goals

• Enabling long term sustainable protection of Livanjsko Polje and surrounding karst poljes as an important freshwater ecosystem in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems and its biodiversity in Livanjsko Polje through fostering and improving of environmentally beneficial land use practices
• Reduction of illegal and harmful activities to the freshwater ecosystem of Livanjsko Polje
• Strengthening local initiatives that contribute to nature conservation and sustainable management of the freshwater ecosystem of Livanjsko Polje and surrounding karst poljes
• Increased awareness and knowledge in the general public about the natural and cultural values of karst poljes
• Successful management, coordination and project implementation