Protection and application of landscape values for learning (II)

 

Project No. 05.4.1-APVA-V-016-01-0009 "Protection and adaptation of landscape values for knowledge (II)"

Project manager. State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment

Project implementation period. 2017-12-08 – 2023-09-01

Project objective– The project aims to ensure good condition of the landscape, natural and cultural values of protected areas, their proper use, management, and adaptation to visiting and exploring them (including the creation of conditions for environmental education and training). The main measures that will be used to achieve the set project goal are the expansion of the network of visitor centers in state parks, the installation of expositions presenting the values of state parks, the installation of nature schools, the development of outdoor information systems in state parks, the installation of educational trails, the adaptation of landscape complexes and reserves for exploring, the management and marking of natural and cultural heritage objects. The scope of the project includes the planned design and installation of object activities.

The project is implemented under Priority 5 of the 2014–2020 European Union Funds Investment Action Programme "Environmental protection, sustainable use of natural resources and adaptation to climate change" 05.4.1-APVA-V-016 "Management of protected areas and parks of state importance, adaptation for visiting", financed from the Regional Development Funds of the European Union Structural Funds.

Project objectives:

  1. To adapt protected areas for environmental education and training, and for the dissemination of information about protected areas;
  2. Adapt protected areas for visiting, exploring the landscape and values;
  3. To organize the most valuable natural and cultural heritage sites and make them accessible for exploration;
  4. Ensure the supervision of project activities and the provision of related services in order to properly implement the project.

During the implementation of the project, the following is planned in Anykščiai Regional Park:

– To install a cognitive bicycle trail in Anykščiai Regional Park (from the Rope Bridge of the Treetop Trail to the border of the state forest).

More information about the ongoing project.