Objectives | Live Drava

Conservation objectives

Preserve populations of endangered (water)birds with appropriate management.
Restore and preserve the stopover site for migrating (water)birds across Slovenia and along so called “Adriatic Flyway” migration route.
Achieve positive impact on habitats types important for (water)birds.
Preserve nature values of unique technological and cultural heritage of Slovenia (wastewater basins of the ex sugar factory Ormož).
Preserve populations of other endangered and internationally protected plant and animal species.
Preserve biodiversity of the area, especially of the (water)birds.

Establishment of the information center and research station for monitoring of migrating birds.
Execution of monitoring and researches (in co-operation with universities from nature science and education field of work and other national and international research organizations).
Establishment of professional scientific network of partner organizations with the goal to exchange knowledge through international cooperation, volunteer exchange, international research camps, conferences and workshops.
Create and present the wastewater basins and their possible nature conservation role as the best practice case for wastewater basins of sugar factories in Pannonian Basin and south-east Europe.

Promotion of volunteering and giving the opportunity of active involvement in all aspects of work in nature reserve.
Arrangement of nature reserve in a way, that visitors don’t disturb birds.
Arrangement of adventure trails in the nature reserve, that are adapted for all generations of visitors and especially for people with disabilities.
Spread awareness and educate on principles of the latest didactical knowledge.
oPreserving the old breeds of domestic animals.
Development of nature-friendly tourism in the nature reserve.
Local community involvement with work in nature reserve and promotion of organic products.