We have showed no sign here on the blog but we are back now! CEEweb had quite a busy month regarding events in July, I'd like to start with reporting the Natura 2000 workgroup meeting in Bled, Slovenia. We spent three days in the beginning of July there. There were about 20 participants including CEEweb members and presenters on behalf of other organizations. We spent the first day on the topic of compensation measures under the Habitats Directive. It was a very thoughtful and edifying session as we could hear a wide range of experiences and opinions starting from the European Commission to case studies all over Western and CE Europe. Then in a short session we discussed the activity of the Working Group for next year which will soon be circulated for adding ideas.
The second day, we got an insight on the post-2010 biodiversity strategies in relation to the CEEweb general policy, after which we tried to work out some recommendations that will also be circulated. At the end of the day we received some updates on the development of Natura 2000 issues from the participating countries. Of course, all these sessions were loaded with very useful comments and conversations. We all learned a lot, I believe.
The third day, we got out from the conference room and took a site visit to the fabulous Triglav National Park. We visited a trail at the Pokljuka peat bog area, and then we headed for the Bohinj lake valley, that we first checked from above from a belvedere and then, from closer, we went for a walk at the lakeside.
I'd like to hereby thank for all the presenters and participants for the input and contribution as well as the local organizers who helped to realise this workshop.
For more info on the outcomes, please check our website.
