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Conservation of root vole *Microtus oeconomus mehelyi LIFE08 NAT/SK/00239

This project aims to coordinate the conservation efforts for the critically endangered root vole Microtus oeconomus mehelyi, an endemic glacial relict subspecies that inhabits wetlands in Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria. With the collaboration of various beneficiaries, the project seeks to protect this species and its preferred habitats through national legislation, international conventions, and conservation efforts.

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Conservation of root vole *Microtus oeconomus mehelyi LIFE08 NAT/SK/00239

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  1. Conservation of root vole*Microtus oeconomus mehelyiLIFE08 NAT/SK/00239

  2. Coordinating beneficiary:Regional Association for Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development (BROZ) – SK Associated beneficiaries: Water Research Institute (VÚVH) - SK Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences (PriF UK) - SK Ministry of environment of the Slovak Republic (MŽP SR) - SK Trout Circle Association (Pisztráng Kör – PK) - HU National Park NeusiedlerSee – Seewinkel (NP NSS) - AT Society for the Study and Conservation of Mammals (VZZ) - NL Project duration: 1/1/2010 – 31/12/2016 Budget: 3 626 018 € (Contribution of European Commission 75%)

  3. Hraboš severský panónsky *Microtus oeconomus mehelyi • endemic subspecies, glacial relict • lives in Slovakia, Hungary, Austria • inhabits wetlands, marshes, flood forest, wet meadows, river banks with dense vegetation – preferssedge (Carex species) • critically endangered species – protected by national legislation, Bern convention, habitat directive – priority species of conservation

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