Nature Restoration Fund
Paramelis, Varena district, Lithuania
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Nature Restoration Fund is a non-governmental organisation based in Paramelis, Lithuania working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, science & research.
The Nature Restoration Fund (Paramėlio gamtos atkūrimo fondas) is a non-governmental nature conservation organisation in southern Lithuania. It protects and restores forests, bogs and biodiversity on Paramėlis Island, an area of about 190 hectares bordering the Čepkeliai Reserve. Its work includes acquiring valuable forests, restoring swamps, reintroducing the Great Snipe, ornithological research, and educational tours. It is funded by donations and run by an international team.
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Forest conservation
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Lithuania
Buys and protects old-growth and valuable forests, including the 44-hectare Paramėlis Forest near the Čepkeliai swamp, to preserve biodiversity.
Swamp restoration
Environment & Climate · Lithuania
Restores and maintains damaged peatlands and wetlands on and around Paramėlis Island to increase biodiversity and reduce CO2 emissions.
Great Snipe reintroduction
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Lithuania
Works to restore open wetlands and reintroduce the Great Snipe, a rare umbrella species, to Paramėlis.
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