Inventing the tool for identification of high nature value areas in agricultural landscape

The purpose of the Project is to identify and register high nature value elements in the agricultural landscape (wetlands and dry grasslands) of the Mazovia region, with the overall objective of optimising management actions and spatial planning at various levels of public administration in the region. Reference is made to the application form dated 16 April 2007, and any other correspondence with the Focal Point. The completed Project shall include the following activities and results: - gathering existing spatial data for natural environment analysis; - development of the methodology and cartographic materials, preparation and planning the schedule for fieldwork and training; - development and testing of the algorithm of automatic satellite image interpretation by eCognition software; - mapping of the wetlands and dry grasslands habitats in the field supported by results of the remote sensing materials and analysis; - entering mapping results into the Geographic Information System; - defining components of a tool enabling the identification of high nature value areas in agricultural landscape; - project management and publicity activities, including coordination of workshops, reporting activities, financial duties, project administration; and - procurement and purchase of office materials, software, hardware devices, cartographic materials, and field equipment. The Project Promoter is the Institute for Land Reclamation and Grassland Farming. The Focal Point shall ensure that the Project Promoter provides at least 15.02% percent of the total eligible project costs.