Hanulova 5/d, 844 40 Bratislava
Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
Tel.: +421-7/399-435; Tel/Fax: +421-7/399-436
E-mail:
daphne@changenet.sk
Bank account: 1299665/5200, IRB, a.s.
(Pozri slovensku verziu)
The nymph Daphne was chased by the god Apollo.
She changed herself into a beautiful bush with nice smelling flowers.
Is there a place where the endemic plant Daphne arbuscula,
which is only found on Muranska planina Mts., could hide?
What will other threatened plants and animals change into in
order to survive?
New version of DAPHNE www-page
DAPHNE shall stimulate public interest in the support of
protection, conservation, sustainable development, and
enhancement of natural, cultural, and recreational values of the
natural environment of Slovakia so that they can be utilized and
enjoyed also by future generations.
The non-governmental organization DAPHNE was founded in
1993 as the Foundation for Applied Environmental Research
by a group of young environmentalists-professionals
dedicated to the field of environmental research and nature
conservation. In 1997 the foundation changed its legal statute
and became an association DAPHNE - Centre for Applied
Ecology.
Annual report: 1996
Goals of DAPHNE:
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development and realization of applied ecology
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increasing public awareness and public participation in
solving real environmental problems
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development of new approaches in the study of ecosystems
and their practical application
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support of education in the field of environmental research
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publication and editing
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sustainable development strategy
DAPHNE seeks to fulfill this goals through:
- realization of projects in the nature conservation field
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realization of projects and advisory service in the
framework of sustainable development strategy
- organizing information campaigns
- cooperation with local and international officials,
organizations and individuals with similar goals
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training and consultation service for all who are
interested in nature conservation and new approaches in the
study of ecosystems
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realization of commercial activities compliant with the
above mentioned goals
Activities of DAPHNE:
1. Applied ecology projects
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Management and restoration of meadows in the Morava
river floodplain region, 1994-1997
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Estimation of optimal water regime in NNR Abrod,
1994-1997
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The preservation of Lindernia procumbens ex-situ,
1995-1997
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Evaluation of meadows diversity and management
suggestions in Kopanec-Javorina area, NP Slovensky raj, 1996-1997
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Management suggestion for the sustainable utilization of
meadows, pastures and wetlands in the land-register of Velke
Borove village, 1996
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Monitoring of artificial snow influence on the ski-
slope vegetation in Jasna, NP Nizke Tatry, 1996-1997
2. Informational-educational projects
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Public involvement into the conservation process -
presentations and leaflet "Not this way." about public
involvement in the EIA process, 1996
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Wetlands for Life - information campaign, brochure about
values and functions of wetlands, presentation for schools and
public, 1996-1997
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Information pathway through
the Morava river floodplain
area and cooperation with local mayors by creating a fund for
maintenance and publicity for the pathway, 1995-1997
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Through Kvacianska and Prosiecka valley - field research
and preparing a self-guide about nature of this area, 1996-1997
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Establishment of the environmental
information-educational centre in Devinska Nova Ves - Bratislava
district, 1996-1997
3. Conceptions
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Framework for the National Biodiversity Strategy in the
Slovak Republic, 1996
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Preparation of the strategy for sustainable development
of the low part of the Morava river - agriculture, 1996-1997
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Trialog - trilateral conception for sustainable
development and nature conservation of the Morava river region -
Slovakia, 1996-1997
4.International cooperation
- Application of optimal management in the Morava
floodplain area - trilateral cooperation, 1995
- WWF Green Danube Program - ecological agriculture in the
Zahorska lowland, 1995-1997
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Sustainable agriculture in the Morava and Dyje river
floodplain area - 2nd. trilateral conference in Stupava,
Slovakia, 1996
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Organization of a regional meeting of member countries
of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Central and Eastern
Europe, 1996
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Tourism and development of the Morava and Dyje regions -
3rd. trilateral conference, Deutsch Wagram, Austria, 1997
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Fellowship study tour program for European rivers and
wetlands - Slovak part, 1997
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Sister park relationship between the Daphne, PLA Zahorie
and the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreational Area in northeast
Ohio, 1996-1997
Twice a year
the journal DAPHNE -
1997/1 -
1997/2
- is issued which supports
discussions among researchers, professional and volunteer
environmentalists and non-government organizations.
DAPHNE activities would not be possible without the help of
individuals, organizations and institutions, that financially or
technically support us. We would like to thank the following:
WWF International, Environmental Partnership for Central and
Eastern Europe, Foundation for Support of Civil Activities
(PHARE Program), Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
- GEF, Administration of PLA Zahorie, The Royal Netherlands
Embassy, United States Information Service, US Peace Corps
Slovakia, Slovak Agency for Environment, Open Society Fund,
Municipality of Devinska Nova Ves, Devin, Vysoka pri Morave and
Velke Levare. Special thanks to Mr. Calestus Juma, Mr. Charles
Merill, Mr. Branislav Hanacek and Squire, Sanders Dempsey L.L.P.
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