| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of this thesis is to formulate an environmental action plan for the preservation of biological diversity of the Ginučiai oak-wood. Protected areas often end up in a contraposition between several conflicting social end economical issues, thus strategic planning is essential for a proper management of the protected area. A plan of environmental action must be prepared for the Ginučiai oak-wood because it contains Natural Habitats of European Importance (9080*) and also is a habitat of a Population of European importance – a population of a species Orchis mascula*. It is also a habitat of several rare plant and fungi species of a national importance and without proper management these valuable species might face extinction. While preparing this thesis, the author followed requirements for environmental action plans approved by the minister of environment. Social and economical aspects of the management of the area were estimated and a descriptive part of the environmental action plan for the Ginučiai oak-wood was prepared with the help of literary sources and expert recommendations. Effective means for achieving this plan were determined after an evaluation of available information. The Ginučiai oak-wood is the property of 26 natural persons and bodies, including the State, thus there are many executive who shall be responsible for the implementation of the management. The funds necessary for the maintenance of habitats are minimal. A constant fluctuation is inherent in nature, thus monitoring and evaluation of the changes in the area are included in the action plan. |
