On Friday, 15 November 2024, the two-day 2nd International Conference of the LIFE AMPHICON Project - Amphibian Conservation and Habitat Restoration concluded at Podsreda Castle in Kozjansko Regional Park. ...
We are now only a couple days away from the 2nd LIFE AMPHICON International Conference, which will take place November 14 and 15 at Podsreda Castle in Kozjansko Park....
Slovenian Tourist Assocciation has announced the results of the online voting for the traditional competition 'Moja dežela' (My Country). We are proud that our new educational trail received the most votes in the Themed Trails category, earning the prestigious recognition, the People's Choice Hospitality Award....
This year, alongside the 25th anniversary of the Kozjansko Apple Festival, we have added a new chapter to the Kolar Homestead in Trebče. In the wooden house by the pond, we have opened the doors to the new amphibian info center – Žabja domačija (Frog...
Pot na Mah (Mah Trail, where "Mah" refers to the local name for the marshland), which opened in Ljubljansko barje Landscape Park at the end of May 2024, is one of the finalists for the Best Themed Trail 2024. ...
Initial monitoring of the amphibian migration has yielded promising results. Inspections of the tunnels and fencing have documented a significant number of amphibians from various species utilizing the crossings, with minimal roadkill observed....
Following the example and success of the first international LIFE AMPHICON conference, which was held in 2022, Kozjansko Park is organizing the second international LIFE AMPHICON conference, which will take place on November 14th and 15th at Podsreda Castle....
As part of ongoing amphibian monitoring in newly excavated ponds in Ljubljansko barje, we discovered an unwelcome resident – the invasive pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus). These ponds were created to serve as habitats for amphibians, but the presence of fish, particularly invasive species, can significantly...
As part of the LIFE AMPHICON project, we have excavated or restored 163 ponds. During the project, we are also monitoring their success. Monitoring of amphibians is conducted in all ponds and follows four stages....
When applying for the LIFE AMPHICON project, the Municipality of Zagorje ob Savi demonstrated its commitment to biodiversity and wetlands by signing a declaration of support. In addition, it committed to transferring certain project activities to the local environment, which is also experiencing increased amphibian...