Restore swamps

Paramelis Island is surrounded by numerous swamps, some of which have been damaged by human activities. We know how to wild them, restore the unique biodiversity and reduce CO2 emissions at the same time.

Educate people

Paramelis Island with its unique nature is an excellent environment for education. That is why we organise educational events and tours here that showcase the local nature and invite tourists and locals alike to conserve it.

Forest conservation

Old-growth forests are of particular importance, but are being cut down without proper protection status. Our goal is to buy back the most valuable forests and leave them to biodiversity

Increase biodiversity

By protecting forests and wetlands and creating and restoring special natural habitats, we aim to bring back species that have already disappeared from Paramėlis and significantly increase populations of rare species..

Species protection - But how?

WE WANT TO BRING BACK THE GREAT SNIPE

The Great Snipe (on the left) is a so-called umbrella species, whose protection allows entire communities to be preserved. It also makes high demands on its environment and thus guarantees the survival of many other species, some of which are threatened.

The Great Snipe prefers open wetlands and shallow valleys as its habitat, but these have declined sharply due to plant compaction and increased forest fires. Until 15 years ago, this rare bird was still present in Paramelis. Our goal now is to bring back and reintroduce this important keystone species.

In cooperation with partners, work is being done to return the area to its more pristine form by removing young trees and scrub and cutting reeds and grass short.