Nature Research Centre’s plans for translocation of Aquatic Warbler in Lithuania

On 19 May 2025, NRC Conference Hall hosted a presentation on the project of translocation of a globally threatened Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) and its continuity in Lithuania.

The event was organised by Baltic Environmental Forum. Its main purpose was to inform about the planned implementation of the second phase of translocation and about new objectives, including the recovery of a small Aquatic Warbler population in the Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve.

The following issues were discussed:

  • Results of the first phase of translocation (with video footage, available here: ▶️ vaizdo įrašas);
  • Biological, ecological and practical challenges of implementation of this nature conservation measure;
  • Lithuanian and international experiences in the field of translocation of threatened species.

The event demonstrated that close cooperation between scientists, NGOs and authorities of protected areas could be a key factor in protecting species from extinction.

We are happy to be a space for dialogue on biodiversity conservation and to promote knowledge-based conservation solutions.

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