Increasing capacities of stakeholders for agriculturally used peatland restoration in the crossborder region of Lithuania and Poland (SavePeatLands)
Project number:
LTPL00331
Project status:
Completed
Call:
2
Priority:
1. Promoting environmental wellbeing and strengthening crisis management
Specific objective:
1.1 - Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution
Date:
From: 2024.12.01 Till: 2025.11.30
Project summary:
The project addresses the degradation of agriculturally used peatlands in the Lithuanian-Polish border region, which causes greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, water pollution, and landscape deterioration. Its overall objective is to promote peatland restoration by building the capacities of institutions and increasing awareness among farmers and landowners.
Key activities include: development of a practical handbook, training sessions, field days demonstrating peatland rewetting, public awareness events, and studies on restoration targets and biomass use. NGOs will cooperate with local authorities and agricultural advisors, who will act as multipliers to ensure adoption of restoration practices. A cross-border approach allows sharing of expertise and best practices, demonstrating practical restoration through pilot rewetting of two peatlands.
Lead Partner:
Foundation for Peatland Restoration and Conservation
Lead Partner region:
Vilnius county
Project Partner(s):
The Polish Society for the Protection of Birds
Total project budget:
159.496,79
ERDF:
127.597,43
Does the project contribute to the implementation of the EU BSRS?
Yes