Publications

Partners of the LIFE Naturaviva project will continue to raise public awareness of biodiversity even after the end of the project. For this purpose, we prepared the After-LIFE plan (action E1.4).

Partners of the LIFE Naturaviva project will continue to raise public awareness of biodiversity even after the end of the project. For this purpose, we prepared the After-LIFE plan (action E1.4).

We released fifth issue of the newsletter prepared for the youngest visitors of the Triglav National Park, where they can learn everything about the Triglav National Park and its fantastic biodiversity. We have distributed the newsletter to more than 7000 children from 38 primary schools and it is also freely available in the park’s info centers.

To celebrate the Triglav National Park’s 40th anniversary, we have released a poster showcasing its diversity and richness. It features 40 characteristic species of plants and animals found in different habitats within the Park.

The last of three supplements to the “Zelena dežela” (Green Land) newsletter, which has a circulation of 94,000 and is received by almost all owners of agricultural and forest land. In it, experts present various areas of biodiversity in connection with agriculture and examples of good farming practices.

The game Living Treasure Hunt is intended for learning about biodiversity in the forest. It is suitable for kindergartens and the 1st triad of primary schools. It can be done outdoors or in the classroom.

Through the activity, children learn that tree species differ from each other in bark and leaf shapes. The activity is suitable for kindergartens and the 1st triad of primary schools.

With the game Squirrel and thieves, children get to know the life of a squirrel, find out what it eats and how to prepare for winter. A squirrel coloring book is also included in the game. The game is suitable for kindergarten, and the 1st and 2nd triad of primary school.

Children learn that the presence of animals in an area can be determined based on their footprints. The activity encourages children to observe. They learn how to make an animal footprint out of plaster. The activity is suitable for kindergarten, and the 1st and 2nd triad of primary school.

In nature, we encounter different sizes of trees, both high and thick. This time we are looking for the thickest trees, which we measure with our bodies. The activity is suitable for kindergarten, and the 1st and 2nd triad of primary school.

By making their own earthworm breeding ground, children learn about the importance of biodiversity and observe what the movement of substances in nature looks like. By caring for living animals, they learn to take responsibility for living beings and become aware of the importance of all living things for both humans and nature.

The campaign of city posters in Litija, Ljubljana and Kranj presents fishes from the Sava River, especially endangered species. Short slogan Leave some Sava River to me!, chosen according to the principles of communication strategy (short, striking slogans), it gives voice to otherwise silent fishes, personifies them in a unique way and thus addresses a passing observer.

We released fourth issue of the newsletter prepared for the youngest visitors of the Triglav National Park, where they can learn everything about the Triglav National Park and its fantastic biodiversity. We have distributed the newsletter to more than 7000 children from 38 primary schools and it is also freely available in the park’s info centers.

The outdoor photo exhibition Biodiversity of Slovenia (B1.2) presents a part of our beautiful nature on 80 panels and shows us its variety. From 14 May to 1 July 2021, it was exhibited at the Jakopič promenade in Ljubljana’s Tivoli Park, and is now continuing its journey through Slovenia.

The first of three supplements to the “Zelena dežela” (Green Land) newsletter, which has a circulation of 94,000 and is received by almost all owners of agricultural and forest land. In it, experts present various areas of biodiversity in connection with agriculture and examples of good farming practices.

The International competition of nature photography Magical Nature 2020 (B.7) was organized by The Association of Slovenian Nature Photographers.The catalogue exhibits selection of best photographs from six categories: Mammals, Birds, Other animals, Plants, Natural Landscapes, Man and nature.

With these city posters, we are concluding the campaign about the promotion of biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With fourth motives, we want to present to the public biodiversity protection. Did you know that flowering meadows would not flourish in Slovenia without our help?

A fourth newsletter for Goričko households named »Biodiversity and Water« was published on 22. march, World Water Day. In the newsletter are presented freshwater habitats of Goričko Nature Park, their importance in preserving clean water resources and high level of local biodiversity in these habitats.

Leaflet The wonderful diversity of life was prepared as presentation of biodiversity to kindergarten children (B3.2). There is explained what biodiversity is and why it is important, why it is disappearing and how we can protect it; including the suggestions for conversations and activities that make it easier for children to understand.

The Triglav National Park publication One with Nature, Along the Magnificent trails of the Julian Alps (B8.4) aims to guide the visitors of protected area of the National Park and direct them to the less significant nature conservation areas. Main theme of the publication is biodiversity and the importance of its conservation for future generations.

We continue with the advertising campaign on posters in cities that will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With third motives, we want to present to the public threats to biodiversity. Did you know that in the last 30 years the number of insects has decreased by 70 %?

We continue with the advertising campaign on posters in cities that will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With third motives, we want to present to the public threats to biodiversity. Did you know that over the last 40 years the number of birds has decreased by 60 %?

On the bookmarks we presented some already well known figures from the colouring book The guardian of treasures, with short descriptions of the species. We also published coloured bookmarks of four seasons in the Ljubljana marsh, on which some animal and plant species from this area are presented. There are 10 different motives of bookmarks.

Panels placed at Roje meadow are representing basic information about why this grassland is so special, why grasslands in nature are endangered and how, with appropriate management, the grassland biodiversity can be conserved or even increased. Whiles one of the panels presents plant biodiversity on this grasslands with some of the most interesting species exposed, the other presents animal diversity and the importance of grasslands for the pollinators.

We have prepared PowerPoint slides with general information about biodiversity for educational purposes for farmers and gardeners (B5). Slides are freely available for educational purposes with reference to authors.

We prepared worksheets for students of primary and secondary schools, to help them explore the educational trail about biodiversity and agriculture in the Grm Novo mesto – Center of Biotechnics and Tourism (B4.1). Worksheets are used for guided tours and are also suitable for independent exploration of the educational trail.

In the publication Ljubljana moor trough stamps the story about the Ljubljana marsh is presented on the stamps, which were published by the Post of Slovenia in the recent years. The motives of plant and animal species typical for the Ljubljana marsh are presented, as well as motives of rich cultural heritage and important personalities who created it, wrote about it or have been in some other ways connected to it. The booklet was published by Ljubljana Marsh Nature Park in 1.000 copies.

Leaflet Podsreda castle trail was prepared when new educational trail in the Kozjansko Park was arranged in the frame of our project. In the leaflet is a map with marked trail and information boards, with which you will explore the exceptional biotic diversity and rich cultural heritage of this area.

Leaflet Discover the pollination world summarizes the contents of informational boards, which were set up in the Botanical Garden as the biodiversity educational trail about plants and pollinators (B.6). Leaflets will be distributed to schools and kindergartens, when visiting the Botanical Garden, and used at various project events.

The leaflet was prepared in Slovenian and English version. Each version of the leaflet was printed in 5.000 copies.

The Association of Slovenian Nature Photographers organized the International competition of nature photography Magical Nature 2018 (B.7). The catalogue consists of best photographs from six categories: Mammals, Birds, Other animals, Plants, Landscapes, Man and nature.

The luxury of life on the planet in all its forms and interactions – this is BIODIVERSITY. Without it, there is no air that we breathe, no water that we drink and no food that we eat. There is a bumblebee in the cherry blossom; there is an earthworm in the soil, a lark above the field and a minnow in the stream. There is also an otter, which crosses the dune in a dawn and leaves its signature in the sand. Let’s sign the commitment to preserve biodiversity! Let’s sign for life!

Biodiversity and its significance for humanity are under-recognised values and hence underestimated. We have published a brochure to bring biodiversity closer to everyone. It is important to be aware that we need biodiversity and to know what endangers it. Together we can protect it better.

The brochure about biodiversity was prepared in Slovenian and English version. The Slovenian version of the brochure was printed in 10.000 copies and will be distributed at different events.

We continue with the advertising campaign on posters in cities that will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With second motives, we want to present to the public the importance of biodiversity for people. Crayfish can be an indicator of clean waters, which we need as well.

We continue with the advertising campaign on posters in cities that will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With second motives, we want to present to the public the importance of biodiversity for people. Did you know that three trees release approximately 300 kg of oxygen per year, which is sufficient for breathing of one person?

We created first promotional material (D.1). Pens are made of recycled materials (paper and plastic) and wood. Caps are practical to use in the field. Magnets were made by organization of workers with disabilities and promote five project flagship species. T-shirts promote project design and logos.

The advertising campaign on posters in cities will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With the first motives, we want to present the concept of biodiversity to the public. The first version of the poster includes images of fauna and flora of Slovenia.

We have prepared PowerPoint slides and transcript with general information about biodiversity that is intended for educational purposes (B.1). The content includes information about biodiversity in general and in Slovenia. Slides are freely available for educational purposes with reference to authors.

The first number of news for households in Goričko protected area (D.1) was published and is dedicated to biodiversity in the forest. More than 8,300 households in the area of Goričko Nature Park will receive the printed news. In the future, we will use it as material at different events of the project.

Catalog of the international competition of nature photography Magical Nature 2017 (B.7) exhibits selection of best photographs from six categories: Mammals, Birds, Other animals, Plants, Natural Landscapes, Man and nature. The competition was organized by the Association of Slovenian Nature Photographers.