PHASE 1: Research and monitoring
The following activities were planned for the preparation of the management guidelines for protected bird species:
- total count of Scops Owl and Little Owl at Natura 2000 area Kras and ecological research of Ortolan Bunting
- research of the impact of electricity power grids to the population of Eagle Owl in Natura 2000 site Kras
- preparation of manual for conservation of dry meadow habitats for birds
- educational workshops for agriculture advisors
- brochure about proper management of dry meadows for local communities
- presentations for farmes and other land-owners
- grazing experiment to examine the impact of different grazing animal on protected species and habitats
The network of Natura 2000 Caretakers was planned to be established through the following activities:
- organisation of caretakers network, selection and training of caretakers
- experimental testing of the first steps in the establishment and operation of the network
- maintaining of the active network though motivation of the caretakers
PHASE 2: Interpretation
The following activities were foreseen in Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve:
- planning and preparation of interpretation along the visitors trail
- interpretation for the visitors with special needs
- excursions for blind and deaf
- In IBA Kras the preparation of interpretation boards was foreseen along the existing Pliska trail.
PHASE 3: Education
The following activities were planned:
- production of Education program for Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve
- implementation of field classes and lectures for school children, research programs for local schools and camp for young ornitologists
- didactic preparations, education materials and equipment
- presentations of the youth research work at local level
- education games for children
PHASE 4: Marketing and promotion
The following activities were planned:
- Marketing strategy for Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve
- production of common promotional brochure of North-Adriatic wetlands and organising the AdriaWet corners in the areas visitors centres
- exhibition on Natura 2000 areas (SPAs) in Primorska region in Slovene, English and Italian
- posters and postcards on Natura 2000 species
- brochure Life Between the Sky and the Earth (presentation of Natura 2000 sites – SPAs in Slovenia) in Slovene, English and Italian
- presentation and suitable fairs in Italy and UK
- media work, web page updates etc.
