Experts discussed opportunities for cooperation in the field of biodiversity protection
On 28.07.2023, in the office of SWSFE – Blagoevgrad, a working meeting was held between experts of the enterprise and colleagues from partner organizations in Greece and Italy, working on the implementation of projects financed by the EC LIFE Programme. The meeting was attended by representatives of the SWSFE, engaged with the implementation of the […]
SWSFE employees were trained in working with a specialized harvester machine
In the period 17-21.07.2023, on the territory of the SHU “Vitoshko-Studena”, a training of employees of the SWSFE on working with a harvester was carried out. The machine was manufactured by LOGSET Finland and was purchased by the Southwestern State Forest Enterprise with European funds under the CLIMAFORCEELIFE project. The aim is experimental thinning and […]
At the Pohoda Festival we educated about forests and promoted CLIMAFORCELIFE ACTIVITIES
WWF Slovakia took part in the summer festival Pohoda at the Trenčín airport again this year. It is the largest festival of its kind in Slovakia with an attendance of 30,000 people. During the 3 days of July, 5-8 July 2023, we presented our work in the field of forest protection, biodiversity conservation and climate-smart […]
Field presentation and workshop on close-to-nature forest management and climate-smart forest management
A workshop and field presentation on close-to-nature forest management and climate-smart forest management was held on June 5-6, 2023, in the Börzsöny Mountains. The event was organized by the Centre for Ecological Research and WWF Hungary in cooperation with the Gund Institute for Environment at the University of Vermont, and supported by the Trust for […]
International Conference “The Forest Factor” in Rome
From 5th to 8th June 2023, at the invitation of Antonio Marzo, Commander of the “Forest Carabinieri” in Italy (Arma dei Carabinieri), employees of the SWSFE took part in an international conference “The Forest Factor” and a related event “LIFE in forest marketplace”, which was held in Rome, Republic of Italy. The focus of the […]
Ecosystem services by forests
Forests are among the most significant natural resources we have. As well as being home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity, through their ecosystem services they contribute to our health and well-being and also provide timber for the economy. They are also the largest stores of carbon dioxide after the oceans, which is why they play […]
Pandathlon – event for the Natura 2000 Day
Natura 2000 Day is celebrated every year on 21 May. This year we celebrated it with a joint event “Pandathlon”, organized by the CLIMAFORCEE LIFE project, together with LIFE REFOREST and Vitosha Nature Park. Pupils from second graders from Sofia welcomed Natura 2000 Day with new knowledge about nature conservation! We are happy and satisfied […]
WWF brought together experts, politicians and environmentalists in a discussion about Bulgaria’s climate future
The way we produce our energy today exposes us to a number of risks. Air pollution claims more and more victims every year, energy poverty in our country is growing at a serious pace, and additional pressure on forests for the purpose of extracting wood for heating would mean a heavy blow to biodiversity. For […]
Forestry days in Slovakia at the end of April
In April, Forestry Days took place in Slovakia, which are held annually during the international Earth Day under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic. For the second year, WWF Slovakia is also taking part. This year we presented our work in the field of forest at the […]
WWF and forest officials from all over Bulgaria exchanged experiences with Greek colleagues
The team of CLIMAFORCEE LIFE project joined a field tour for the exchange of experience with the participation of foresters, experts, environmentalists, representatives of the scientific community and volunteers – foresters from different parts of Bulgaria. The filed tour was conducted by LIFE REFOREST project and took place in a large area of Northern Greece […]
