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1. SUMMARY In 2006 Bioinstitut joined the international project “Diversity Blossoms on Organic Farms– Wildlife-Friendly Organic Production”, the aim of which is the conservation of the species-rich countryside and landscape on the level of organic farms. Throughout its duration the project was well received by farmers, for whom it was primarily intended, by government bodies and by the general public. It thus became one of the main projects of Bioinstitut. In its first phase the project focused on general education of organic farmers. The aim was to address farmers who were interested in increasing the biological diversity on their farms and to gradually create an informed community that want actively take part in measures which increase biodiversity. A national-wide network of 37 nature-friendly farms was established. These farms includes more than 10’000 ha agricultural land. During the growing season scientific research is carried out on these farms, locations requiring care are identified by botanist and zoologist. After consultation with the farmer, these specialists propose a necessary set of measures to support diversity of species on the farm land. Farmers made frequently use of this advisory services. Educational information boards were located on appropriate farms and excursions were organised on these locations. The concept to build up model farms was positively evaluated by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Environment as they serve as the practical examples of nature-friendly farming in the landscape of the Czech Republic. A range of educational seminars was organised, not only for farmers involved in the project, but also for the public, government bodies, NGOs and secondary school students, focusing on the relationship between farming and nature protection. Many advisory visits were made to organic farms and applications were worked out for financial support from the Ministry of the Environment towards planting trees and shrubs on farms. In the second phase of the project we worked on publication of the outputs of the project. We completed the contents of the catalogue “A place for nature on your farm” and produced a Czech version of an educational DVD about nature protection on a German bio-dynamic farm in Brodowin. We participated in the translation of a practical guide for organic farming in north-eastern Germany “Nature Protection in Organic Farming”, which advises organic farmers on a range of measures for the benefit of the countryside. In terms of lobbying, we have held a number of workshops with experts from research institutes and government representatives. There we have discussed the future concept of agro-environmental programmes and methods of conservation for the species-rich countryside and landscape on the level of agricultural enterprises with the help of farm nature conservation plans. We have also published numerous specialist articles on this theme as well as press releases and regular monthly contributions of thematic articles “Organic Farmers for Nature Newsletter” in the magazine Bioměsíčník. Bioinstitut, o.p.s. Czech Republic Křížkovského 8; 781 47 Olomouc; tel. +420 585 631 178, info@bioinstitut.cz
Throughout the project Bioinstitut has made every effort to actively promote the project. This has been successful partly due to the media boom in the Czech Republic relating to organic produce and organic farming in general. We have tried to exploit this for the promotion of aspects of environmental protection which relate to consumption of organic produce. In total the project was cited in the media 58 times (printed and electronic media, including radio and TV). Since 2006 we have been successful in obtaining funding for the afore mentioned activities in the form of two grants from the Ministry of Agriculture (in 2008 and 2009) and, via the Civil Society Development Foundation, two EEA grants from Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway within the EEA Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism (2007, 2008). We can state that this international project, initiated in 2006 by FiBL Frick and supported in 2006-2009 by the Lichtenstein Sonnenwiese Stiftung Foundation, achieved its aim and due to the support of these donors could be developed to the extent described herein. Bioinstitut would like to continue in this project and we are currently working on new grant applications that will ensure further development of the network of nature-friendly organic farms. We intend to further cooperate with involved farms in the network and continue the work on building-up the model farms. In January 2008, our project was chosen for a presentation and a diplomatic visit of Mr. Alex V. Winther (Deputy Head of Mission – Royal Norwegian Embassy) and Mrs. Vanja Bentsen Kleven from the Norwegian Helsinki Committee. The report from the visit was placed on central webpage of EEA and Norway Grants: http://www.eeagrants.org/id/605 In 2008, our project was awarded as one of the best project in the priority area - Protection of Environment, realized in the first call of EEA and Norway grants in the Czech Republic. Bioinstitut, o.p.s. Czech Republic Křížkovského 8; 781 47 Olomouc; tel. +420 585 631 178, info@bioinstitut.cz
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