Lichens are known for their slow growth rates (Photo 1). Lichenometry is a branch of lichenology (the study of lichens) that exploits this property. By …
CULTIVATION OF ENDEMIC PLANTS IN GORNJA VEŽICA PRIMARY SCHOOL
In Gornja Vežica Primary School, for several years now, the endemic plants of the wider Rijeka region are grown successfully. The mini-project included the Public …
Martin the Lynx celebrates its first birthday in the wild
A historic feat: The first case in Croatia of a rescued lynx cub that was rehabilitated and returned into the wild…
Jesenova Pond in Lužina Forest
Jesenova Pond lies at the bottom of a sinkhole in the forest region of Jesenova, near the community of Kosi, on the edge of Lužina Forest.
The pond is in a shallow sinkhole…
EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK
Photo 1. “Identify the Parts of Plants” Workshop (Photo by N.Trinajstić) EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK European Mobility Week is organized with the objective to promote sustainable …
EUROPEAN EAGLE-OWL RELEASED BACK INTO NATURE
EUROPEAN EAGLE-OWL RELEASED BACK INTO NATURE In February of this year, passers-by spotted an injured adult European eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) in the vicinity of Jurdani. …
WORKSHOP: Monitoring of the curry plant in NATURA 2000 habitats
Photo 1. Curry plant (Helischrysum italicum) (Photo by Nina Trinajstić) WORKSHOP: Monitoring of the curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) in NATURA 2000 habitats A curry plant …
GOOD NEWS FROM ITALY!
Photo 1. The CVN vulture named Vili, immediately prior to its release into the wild from the Rescue Centre at Beli (Photo from the archives …
INVITATION TO THE OPENING OF THE PERMANENT EXHIBITION AT BELI
INVITATION TO THE OPENING OF THE PERMANENT EXHIBITION AT BELI The griffon vultures of Cres Island have a long history of sharing living space with …
RENOVATED EXHIBITION AT THE BELI VISITOR CENTRE
Photo 1. A book for the drawings of children, titled “The Story of the Griffon Vulture” (Photo by Dino Grozić) RENOVATED EXHIBITION AT THE BELI …