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ActivitiesManagement plan for Natura 2000 areas of Paope and Kõpu peninsula
Procurement of brush cutters, chainsaws, mowers and ATV
Brush cutting and thinning of tree coverBrushwood cutting hereby means either the thinning of the bush layer (as in the case of e.g. Juniperus communis) or removal of the bush layer (as in the case of e.g. Alnus glutinosa growing in coastal meadows and of young Pinus sylvestris at juniper heaths and alvars). Brushwood is cut in the territory of all seminatural habitat types depending on the need. Brushwood should be cut during snowless winter season (in the case of juniper and pine) or in early autumn – early spring (in the case of alder, birch, and other deciduous tree and bush species)
Thinning of tree cover may be performed in habitat types Fennoscandian wooded meadows (*6530) and Fennoscandian wooded pastures (9070). This means the reduction of density of the tree cover by 1..2 degrees with the aim of maintaining tree groups. Besides, the thinning of tree cover may mean partial to full removal of the tree layer in some habitats: Fennoscandian lowland species-rich dry to mesic grasslands (*6270), Molinia meadows on calcareous, peaty or clayey-silt-laden soils (Molinion caeruleae) (6410), Juniperus communis formations on heaths or calcareous grasslands (5130), etc. The thinning of tree cover is performed as a rule in winters when soil is frozen, in snowless periods or in periods of little snow, or simultaneously with brushwood cutting.
Building fences for grazing
At areas with seminatural habitats (sites Hirmuste, Kõpu, Suureranna and Paope) new fences of are built with the total length of 7 km during project implementation. These fences are necessary for separating the wooded grasslands from fields, roads and other areas where cattle should be kept away from. Grazing and mowing in the areas of seminatural habitats
Grazing hereby means the grazing of cattle over the site at such capacity that at least one half of the grazed area would have low grass cover by the end of the vegetation period. Depending on the habitat type, the actual grazing load may vary from 0.2 to 1.2 cattle units per hectare.
Mowing hereby means the mowing of an area using techniques suitable for preserving wildlife (working from the middle towards the edges or using similar measures not to get wildlife trapped under the mower) as well as hay collection and removal from the field. The hay will be used as cattle fodder outside the vegetation season. Mowing activities may only be started after July 1 (related to the breeding period of birds and ripening stage of certain seeds). Sociological poll for local inhabitants and landowners of KõpuTwo of the major factors influencing a successful implementation of nature protection activities are public awareness and public opinion. On the one hand, in order to study public opinion concerning different nature management activities that are included in management plan for Kõpu-Paope area (Action A.1) and, on the other hand, to find out the level of public awareness concerning the preconditions as well as direct and indirect impact(s) and consequences of such management activities, a sociological questionnaire was carried out. Report of the questionnaire in Estonian is available here Risnta nature centreDisseminates information about protected plant and animal species as well as habitats. Also about hiking and camping possibilities in the area. Special programmes have been worked out for groups (both for children and grown-ups) on coastal habitats, cultural heritage and cycle of the year of forestry works. Inside the Nature Centre is permanent exposition on habitats and protected species, accompanied by a study trail behind the house on forest habitats and study field near the house. Study days of traditional lifestyle
Action includes a series of Nature education activities for children: handicraft based on natural materials; educational training days “We and Nature”. The activities are organized by the Educational Society Edu (for children of the Luidja area). As the number of permanent residents has decreased in the recent decades while recreational activities have expanded (and the number of both tourists and “summer locals” coming from towns has increased), the knowledge of how to live in harmony with nature is gradually disappearing. Therefore it is important to teach the principles of nature-friendly behaviour to children whom we expect to live in this area in the coming decades. The session of educational training days “We and Nature” acquaint the participants with the natural values of the region; the principles of when, where and how one should or should not act and /or behave; the impact(s) and consequences of the right / wrong behaviour, etc. Educational trips to nature and hiking days are organized in different seasons. The objective is to let children understand that development processes in nature take a long time and to explain to them how our behaviour affects the environment (nature) and landscapes that the next generations will inherit, and also to teach them how to express their consideration towards nature by using handicraft based on different techniques and various natural materials. Photoschool for children
A two-session photographers’ "summer school" was held in the Kõpu region for students of different schools of Hiiumaa. A group of 12 included students of both the basic school and upper secondary school level. The first session was held in the summer season (June), and the second part in the winter season (February). Both in extreme photographing conditions. Pictures were taken of different habitat types, plants, animals and interesting visible landforms. The objective will be to create a “bond” between young photographers and the values they are taking pictures of. After the photographers’ school, a exhibition was compiled of the photos. Painting course and exhibition introducing habitats of KõpuPainting course for grown-ups. The learning of painting techniques was followed by 3-day painting camp on Kõpu peninsula, where different habitats were painted. An exhibition was compiled of the works of the camp. Infrastructure to channel the visitor flowFor directing tourism a plan was compiled which considered the natural resources, the tolerance of habitats and their conservation value and also the frequency of visiting. The recreation sites were built in accordance with |
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