The process – lasting nearly two years – during which we strategized, planned, and raised funds to purchase the valuable Paramelis Forest has come to an end. This January, the 44-hectare forest near the Čepkeliai swamp was placed under the fund's stewardship.

The Paramėlis Nature Restoration Fund, dedicated to preserving valuable natural habitats in southern Lithuania, has reached a historic milestone. This autumn, the Fund successfully acquired its first two forest areas — a combined 4.5 hectares within the vast Dainava Forest. These will be permanently protected and left to natural...

In early April, members of the "Ornitostogos" team — Gediminas Kukta and Audrius Antanavičius — embarked on a three-day expedition across the territories managed by the Paramėlis Nature Restoration Fund and the surrounding habitats. The aim of the expedition was to study the local bird species in greater detail and to install nest boxes for owls...

From growth in donations and groundbreaking research to the protection of rare species and special events, 2024 has been a year full of important milestones for the Paramelis Fund for Nature Recovery. We are pleased to share the highlights of the Foundation's activities over the past year.

A two-year project, funded by the GGP Foundation and overseen by the NABU Association, reached its completion in autumn. A wooden pontoon nature trail has been constructed on the Foundation's designated area—the "island" of Paramelis—and an observation tower has been erected at the end of the trail. The tower was designed by "Biotope," a renowned...

In May 2024, we introduced the biodiversity of the Paramelis "island" to potential sponsors from Germany. Later, in August, we invited five scientists to our protected area for a week to further explore the "island" and its rare species.

In May 2024, the Rally of Species, the eleventh annual event, took place on the "island" of Paramelis and its surroundings. During this event, the country's best naturalists aim to record as many species of plants, animals, and fungi as possible within a 24-hour period at a designated location. The event not only enhances scientific knowledge but...

Since its founding at the end of 2022, Paramelis NRF has made significant progress in achieving its goals. In 2023, we reached several important milestones that have had a decisive impact on the protection and preservation of the unique nature of Paramelis and its surroundings.

Exciting news from Paramelis Island! In February 2023, the Paramelis Nature Restoration Fund (Paramelis NRF), with generous support from the VGP Foundation, began work on a groundbreaking project that promotes biodiversity while simultaneously making tourism on the picturesque island of Paramelis sustainable. This ambitious project, overseen and...

In an exciting development for conservation, the Paramelis Nature Restoration Fund made a significant investment in the fall of 2023 that will revolutionize the way we manage the surrounding wetlands of Paramelis. The arrival of the Truxor Dorotea, a Swedish amphibious vehicle, marks a turning point in our efforts to preserve the valuable...