Project Title: Preserving Tree Alleys for Biodiversity in Kurzeme and North Lithuania
Project Number: LL-00251
Project Acronym: Green Guardians
Programme Name: Interreg Latvia–Lithuania Programme 2021–2027
Allocated programme funding for the Project: EUR 599,991.86
Total Project budget: EUR 749,989.84
Summary of project objectives, planned activities and expected results:
Kurzeme in Latvia and Northern Lithuania, which share a common natural heritage, both face similar challenges in protecting tree alleys as important elements of biodiversity and green infrastructure. These alleys provide various essential ecosystem services, including air purification and climate regulation, and habitats for various species. However, they are increasingly threatened by urbanisation, lack of maintenance and insufficient public awareness of their ecological value.
The project aims to improve the protection, maintenance, restoration of tree alleys and to carry out an inventory of tree alleys in Kurzeme and Northern Lithuania as well as to strengthen the capacity of local municipalities, improve knowledge and raise public awareness in preservation of tree alleys and biodiversity.
The project key outputs include the creation of the GIS databases of alleys in Kurzeme and Northern Lithuania for planning and decision-making, restoration and maintenance of 12 old alleys in towns and parks in both countries, and the creation of a pop-up alley in Kuldīga as an innovative urban greening solution. Capacity building of municipal staff will be ensured through study visit and seminars on maintenance and restoration of tree alleys. Participatory GIS survey, lectures and seminars will also be organised to increase public awareness and involvement.
Cross-border cooperation is key to this project, enabling best practice sharing, joint problem solving and data harmonisation. By strengthening biodiversity, enhancing urban environments, and building local capacity, the project fosters a greener, more sustainable region with lasting benefits to both countries.
Project implementation period: 01.02.2025 – 31.01.2027
Project Partners
- Lead Partner: Kurzeme Planning Region (Latvia)
- Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania)
- NGO Innovators’ Valley (Lithuania)
- Kuldīga County Municipality (Latvia)
- Tukums County Municipality (Latvia)
- Kretinga District Municipality Administration (Lithuania)
- Directorate of Aukštaitija Protected Areas (Lithuania)
Project Manager
Ligita Kokaine
Phone: +371 26586604
E-mail: ligita.kokaine@kurzemesregions.lv
