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NCA
A.1: Analysis of habitat data and setting favourable reference values of EU importance habitats. In progress
NCA
A.2: Setting favourable reference values for EU importance species. In progress
NCA
A.3: Evaluation of protected nature area network in Latvia. In progress
MoEPRD
A.4: Analysis of current regulatory framework of site management plans. In progress

Results:

30. September, 2021 Done

Development of site management plans, approval procedure and implementation of planned measures: Stakeholder survey results

Attachments:
Summary of the survey report in English Iesaistīto pušu aptaujas rezultāti
30. March, 2022 Done

Procedures for the development of nature protection plans

Attachments:
Dabas aizsardzības plānu izstrādes sistēmas analīze un tajā nepieciešamās izmaiņas Summary of the final report (ENG)
MoEPRD
A.5: Analysis of financial and economic instruments available for biodiversity conservation. In progress
A.6: Stakeholder and general public opinion surveys on nature conservation issues. In progress
ViA
A.6.1: Survey on invasive alien species Completed

Results:

31. October, 2022 Done

A public survey on invasive species

Attachments:
Ziņojums par invazīvo augu sugu aptaujas rezultātiem Summary of the report on survey results
NCA
A.6.2: Survey on compensation mechanisms Completed

Results:

23. November, 2022 Done

A survey of landowners on compensation mechanisms related to biodiversity conservation measures on private land

Attachments:
Ziņojums par zālāju īpašnieku aptaujas rezultātiem Survey to grassland owners, summary of the report Ziņojums par privāto mežu īpašnieku aptaujas rezultātiem Survey of private forest owners, summary of the results
ViA
A.6.3: Opinion polls to estimate general public awareness on nature conservation issues covered by the Project In progress

Results:

12. September, 2022 Done

An initial public survey on nature protection issues

Attachments:
Ziņojums par aptaujas rezultātiem “Sabiedrības viedoklis par dabas aizsardzību Latvijā" Pielikums (aptaujas anketa, statistikas tabulas, brīvā teksta jautājumu satura komentāri) Summary in English Sabiedrības aptaujas rezultāti, prezentācija.
llu
A.6.4: Exploring social attitude toward biodiversity and ecosystem services for nature conservation purposes in long term
NCA
A.7: Preparation for management of pilot areas (selection of sites, field work planning, agreements, permits). In progress
UL
A.8: Preparation and approbation of methods for assessing grassland and forest management effectiveness. In progress
MoEPRD
C.2: Improving nature management planning in protected nature areas including Natura 2000. In progress

Results:

31. October, 2022 Done

A proposal for an efficient, modern nature protection plan development system

Attachments:
Summary of the report in English Dabas aizsardzības plānu JAUNAIS IETVARS un nepieciešamie uzlabojumi dabas datu pārvaldības sistēmā “Ozols”
MoEPRD
C.3: Improving the Natura 2000 network. In progress
C.4: Development of motivating mechanisms to support biodiversity conservation on private lands. In progress
NCA
C.4.2: Development of voluntary mechanisms for biodiversity conservation on private lands In progress

Results:

30. September, 2022 Done

The pilot programme Blooming Meadows launched to increase grassland biodiversity

Attachments:
Pieteikums programmai "Ziedu pļavas" Nolikums un pielikumi 1-5
11. October, 2022 Done

The pilot programme Living Forest launched to enchance the conservation of biodiversity in forests

Attachments:
Pielikums 3, Pieteikuma veidlapa Nolikums un pielikumi pilotprogrammai "Dzīvais mežs"
MoEPRD
C.4.1: Development of effective compensation model for supporting nature conservation at national level
LFN
C.4.3: Development of business initiatives to motivate sustainable management of semi-natural grasslands
C.5: Revision and improvement of the management system for invasive species. In progress
NCA
C.5.1: Adjusting national biodiversity monitoring system to detect invasive alien species Completed

Results:

31. March, 2022 Done

Methods of 11 monitoring sub-programmes are evaluated and updated to include the relevant IAS

Attachments:
Nacionālās bioloģiskās daudzveidības monitoringa programmas apakšprogrammu pielāgošana ar mērķi konstatēt invazīvās sugas Summary in ENG
DU
C.5.2: Guidelines for inclusion of species into the list of invasive alien species in Latvia In progress

Results:

30. September, 2021 Done

Guidelines for species inclusion into the National List of Invasive Species

Attachments:
Vadlīnijas sugu iekļaušanai Latvijas invazīvo sugu sarakstā Atlases kritēriji (saistītais dokuments) Riska analīze (saistītais dokuments) BDMA instrukcija (saistītais dokuments) Monitoringa izmaiņu veidlapa (saistītais dokuments) Summary in English
NCA
C.5.3: Development of early detection and rapid eradication systems for invasive alien species In progress

Results:

15. June, 2021 Done

Competent authorities meeting on information exchange for the implementation of the early detevtion system

Attachments:
Sanāksmes protokols un kopsavilkums Meeting minutes and summary_ENG Pielikumi/Annexes
06. May, 2021 Done

The INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGER website has been created for public reporting for an early warning and response system for invasive species in Latvia

Attachments:
Instrukcija ziņojumu sniegšanai tīmekļvietnē Invazīvo sugu pārvaldnieks Instrukcija ziņojumu sniegšanai Invazīvo sugu pārvaldniekā, izmantojot mobilo lietotni Par Invazīvo sugu pārvaldnieku
NCA
C.5.4: Development of guidelines for management plans for invasive alien species In progress
C.6: Testing of new approaches/methods for management of invasive alien species. In progress
LRATC
C.6.1: Small grants programme for landowners In progress

Results:

18. February, 2022 Done

The 1st small grant contest for combating invasive species has been announced

Attachments:
Projekta idejas pieteikuma forma Projekta idejas vērtēšanas kritēriji Vienošanās ar zemes īpašnieku Projektu konkursa "Mazo grantu shēma invazīvo sugu pārvaldībai" nolikums Sadarbības līguma paraugs Projekta vērtēšanas kritēriji Projekta pieteikuma veidlapa Melnraksta ziņojums par 1. projektu konkursa norises gaitu un īstenošanas rezultātiem
18. June, 2022 Done

Contracts for small grants in testing methods for eradication of invasive species concluded (Part 1)

Attachments:
Mazo grantu konkursa noslēgtie līgumi, 1.posms
30. January, 2023

The 2nd small grant contest for combating invasive species has been announced

Attachments:
Nolikums 2.projektu konkursam "Mazo grantu shēma invazīvo sugu pārvaldībai" Projekta idejas pieteikuma veidlapa (1.pielikums) Projektu idejas vērtēšanas kritēriji (2.pielikums) Projekta pieteikuma veidlapa (3.pielikums) Projekta vērtēšanas kritēriji (4.pielikums) Sadarbības līguma paraugs (5.pielikums) Vienošanās ar zemes īpašnieku paraugs (6.pielikums)
24. February, 2023 Done

Melnraksta ziņojums par 1. projektu konkursa norises gaitu un īstenošanas rezultātiem

Attachments:
MELNRAKSTA ZIŅOJUMS Par 1. projektu konkursa norises gaitu un īstenošanas rezultātiem
NCA
C.6.2: Testing of eradication methods in pilot sites In progress
UL
C.8: Establishment of model areas for biodiversity demonstration in botanical garden. In progress
NCA
C.9: Development of centralized data portal for nature conservation sector. In progress
NCA
C.1: Development and updating of habitat action plans.
NCA
C.10: Integration of remote sensing into the National Nature Data Management System to support prevention and effectiveness of data analysis – pilot sites.
LVM
C.7: Restoration and sustainable management of forest habitats.
D.1: Monitoring of the Project’s contribution to the implementation of Priority Action Framework (PAF). In progress
NCA
D.1.1: Assessment of the LIFE Key Project Level Indicators (KPI) In progress
NCA
D.1.4: Monitoring the effectiveness of methods for eradication of invasive alien species In progress
UL
D.1.2: Monitoring of forest and grassland management effectiveness
NCA
D.1.3: Monitoring of the efficiency of supporting and motivating mechanisms
LVM
D.1.5: Development and approbation of remote sensing application in monitoring of forest habitat management
ViA
D.2: Monitoring of the Project’s socio-economic impact. In progress

Results:

30. June, 2021

A methodology for monitoring the socio-economic impact of a LIFE project

Attachments:
LIFE-IP LatViaNature sociāli ekonomiskās ietekmes monitoringa metodika
30. November, 2022 Done

Annual project socio-economic assessment reports: 1st monitoring report

Attachments:
Sociāli ekonomiskās ietekmes sākotnējais ziņojums Summary of the preliminary report in English
NCA
E.1: General Project visibility and dissemination of Project information and results. In progress
E.2: Networking with other LIFE and non-LIFE projects. In progress
NCA
E.2.1: International networking to exchange experience on topics covered by the Project In progress

Results:

30. September, 2021 Done

A report – overview on site management planning and implementation in other EU member states

Attachments:
Aizsargājamo dabas teritoriju apsaimniekošanas plānošana - piecu ES valstu pieredze
30. December, 2021 Done

Networking Plan

Attachments:
LIFE-IP LatViaNature tīklošanās pasākumu plāns LIFE-IP LatViaNature Networking Plan (summary in English)
NCA
E.2.2: Sharing experience of the Project In progress

Results:

30. November, 2028

Project closing conference

13. May, 2022

11th International Dormouse Conference, May 9-13, 2022 in Svilengrad, Bulgaria

Attachments:
"Changes in the status of dormice species in Latvia over the last three decades", Valdis Pilāts
26. August, 2022

International congress "ECCB 2022 (Society for Conservation Biology)" August 22-17, 2022, in Prague, Czech Republic

Attachments:
Assessing of coastal habitat quality in relation to conservation objectives on the southeast Baltic Sea coast in Latvia Network of forest habitats of European importance in Latvia – mapping, analysis, and conservation objectives
25. May, 2022

5th Natura 2000 monitoring workshop and Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process network event: Effects of observer variation on field monitoring data and integrating new technologies for monitoring in Natura 2000 site management. May 22-25, 2022. Zagreb, Croatia

Attachments:
Planned activities in remote sensing for the monitoring of biodiversity in Latvia, Jānis Kotāns
E.3: Capacity building of stakeholder organisations, experts and private landowners. In progress
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E.3.1: Demonstration of sustainable forest management on private lands In progress

Results:

01. April, 2021 Done

Criteria for selection of the demonstration areas

Attachments:
Meža apsaimniekošanas demonstrējumu teritoriju izvēles kritēriji
31. January, 2028

Experience of forest management demonstrations in private farms has been evaluated

15. July, 2022 Done

Selected 5 farms for demonstration of forest management

Attachments:
Noslēgti sadarbības līgumi par meža apsaimniekošanas demonstrējumu teritoriju izveidi
NCA
E.3.3: Training of nature conservation professionals and key stakeholders on topics covered by the Project In progress

Results:

30. April, 2021 Done

Training plan for NCA personnel

Attachments:
Apmācību plāns Dabas aizsardzības pārvaldes personālam
LRATC
E.3.4: Training for rural consultants In progress
NCA
E.3.5: Knowledge transfer between scientific and governmental institutions and building long-term collaboration In progress
NCA
E.3.2: Demonstration of forest habitat and invasive alien species management
E.4: Raising general public awareness on biodiversity conservation topics covered by the Project. In progress
NCA
E.4.1: Increasing volunteer involvement in habitat and species management activities In progress

Results:

31. December, 2021 Done

Guidelines and quality criteria for organizing habitat management activities as public events using the brand “Let’s do it for nature!”

Attachments:
Guidelines and quality criteria (summary in English) Vadlīnijas un kvalitātes kritēriji publisku biotopu apsaimniekošanas pasākumu organizēšanai iniciatīvas “Daru labu dabai!” ietvaros
NCA
E.4.2: Development of high quality communication products In progress
NCA
E.4.3: Public information campaigns on the topics covered by the Project
F.1: Project management. In progress
NCA
F.1.1: Overall Project management In progress
NCA
F.1.3: Elaboration of guidelines for application of green procurement principles Completed

Results:

30. June, 2021 Done

The Green Procurement Principles for the LIFE LatViaNature IP

Attachments:
Zaļā iepirkuma principi projektam LIFE-IP LatViaNature
MoEPRD
F.1.2: Compilation of Priority Action Framework for Latvia 2028+
NCA
F.1.4: Project audit
F.2: Coordination of complementary actions and financing. In progress
MoEPRD
F.2.1: Coordination of overall complementary financing in nature sector In progress
NCA
F.2.2: Coordination of complementary financing for nature based solutions for climate adaptation/mitigation In progress
NCA
F.3: Development of after-LIFE plan.

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    The Project “Optimising the Governance and Management of the Natura 2000 Protected Areas Network in Latvia” (LIFE19 IPE/LV/000010 LIFE-IP LatViaNature) is implemented with the financial support of the LIFE Programme of the European Union and Latvian State Regional Development Agency.

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