Local activities at the region of LAG Jokivarsikumppanit (Pyhäjärvi-Institute)

Survey on distribution of aggressive invasive species Reed sweetgrass (Glyceria maxima) in the River Yläneenjoki area in Southwest Finland

  • Survey will be executed in co-operation with local actors.

Testing easily implementable solutions and practices for reducing and preventing spreading of Reed sweetgrass.

  • Survey will be executed in co-operation with local actors.
  • Aim is to increase awareness of local people.

Compiling guidance package for removing, collecting and handling of reed sweetgrass based on earlier projects and experiences

  • Guidance package will be disseminated in social and local media.

Instructional evening discussion events on identifying Reed sweetgrass, management solutions and social capacity building

  • Aim is to increase awareness of local people.

International cooperation and networking for finding and sharing best practices and knowhow

  • Pyhäjärvi Institute will participate in workshops organized by other project partners for changing knowledge and ideas in themes.