Latvijas Dabas fonds
Rīga, Latvia
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Latvijas Dabas fonds is a non-governmental organisation based in Rīga, Latvia working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, science & research +1 more.
Latvijas Dabas fonds (Latvian Fund for Nature) is a Latvian non-profit nature conservation organisation. It works to restore and sustainably manage semi-natural grasslands and meadows, which are among the country's most threatened habitats. Its work includes leading the GrassLIFE and GrassLIFE2 projects, which restore EU priority grassland habitats using mobile grazing and locally produced wild plant seeds. It runs advice services for landowners, trains nature farmers and mentors, carries out ecosystem services monitoring with university and research partners, and runs public engagement campaigns and volunteer restoration work sessions. The organisation operates across Latvia, working with farmers, landowners, local communities and Natura 2000 sites.
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GrassLIFE2
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Latvia
EU LIFE-funded project restoring 650 ha of priority semi-natural grassland habitats in Natura 2000 sites in Latvia, using mobile grazing, local seed production and monitoring.
Mobile grazing herds
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Latvia
Regional mobile grazing units that restore difficult-to-access grasslands through grazing.
Atbalsta punkts zālāju īpašniekiem (grassland owners help desk)
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Latvia
Free individual advice for grassland owners and managers on restoration and sustainable management.
Dabas zemnieku skola (Nature farmers school)
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Latvia
Training and mentoring for farmers and landowners integrating natural grasslands into farming systems.
Darām pļavu kopā! (Let's make meadows together!)
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Latvia
Initiative collecting ways for the public to take part in natural grassland restoration.
Pļavu savedējs
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Latvia
Interactive online tool helping grassland owners find collaboration partners among farmers.
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Vides risinājumu institūts, Latvijas Universitāte, Tartu Universitāte, SIA Rukši, SIA Sita Nature Park, ZS Vētras
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Arts & Culture, Heritage
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Mental health, Justice & Legal aid +1 more
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Animal welfare, Environment & Climate
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Disability, Elderly care +4 more