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INTERPRETATION OF NATURE
Drava Natura 2000
The Nature Interpretation Plan for the Natura 2000 Drava Area was developed through a process of intersectoral collaboration between experts and local stakeholders. It represents a comprehensive concept and serves as a foundation for the targeted planning of high-quality nature interpretation along the Natura 2000 Drava River area. This initiative is part of Slovenia's largest cohesion project for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity—zaDravo.
INTERPRETATION UNITS
The interpretation of direct project activities, targeted species, and biodiversity in the Natura 2000 Drava area is concentrated along the Drava River and the Drava Cycling Trail. The overall plan aims to provide high-quality interpretation and emphasize the importance of naturally preserved dynamic rivers, the Drava River, its natural processes, and the biodiversity associated with them. At the same time, it seeks to highlight the impacts of human intervention in the river space and the positive effects of mindful and sustainable human management of the area.
Visitors will gain insights into nature, including 4 habitat types and 11 plant and animal species, as well as the river and riparian ecosystem of the Drava and its historical changes. The interpretation is delivered through various units: interpretive points, interpretive polygons with innovative information and interpretation panels, educational trails with observation and lookout points, rest areas, and information centers. Visiting the interpretive units is free of charge for all visitors.
1. Interpretation polygon DRAVA NATURA 2000 Limbuš
A dynamic river creates space for the lively life of amphibians.
A test of the operation of natural processes on the river playground and a demonstration of their impact on life by the river and the consequences of our interventions in the space.
2. Interpretation polygon DRAVA NATURA 2000 Duplek
The power of the river is reflected in the diversity of river material and habitats.
A playful presentation of the river as a carrier of river material and creator of geo and biodiversity.
3. Interpretation point DRAVA NATURA 2000 Miklavški potok
Protecting animal and plant species also protects our lives.
Understanding why species conservation is important to human well-being.
4. Learning path DRAVA NATURA 2000 Starše
The gold of our river is not only measured in carats.
Learning about the importance of biotic diversity for ecosystem stability and studying biotic diversity in nearby natural and artificial river and riparian ecosystems.
5. Interpretation point DRAVA NATURA 2000 Vurberk
An engineer with an ear for the river can once again build his home in this bow.
Arousing interest in getting to know the Dravska loka and awareness that the beaver habitat was and can be here in the future.
6. Interpretation point DRAVA NATURA 2000 Zlatoličje
The river deepens, grinds, carries away and brings - what about man?
Demonstration of natural river processes and structures and presentation of the possibilities of conatural management.
7. Interpretation point DRAVA NATURA 2000 Hajdina
When a mosaic is laid out in the landscape, it is written well by living creatures.
The importance of the traditional cultural landscape, where man has contributed to biotic diversity through thoughtful management.
8. Interpretation Center DRAVA NATURA 2000 Ptuj
Drava has always shaped people's lives.
Presentation of the life of the Drava River and the changes of the Drava River Corridor throughout history, with the promotion of sustainable future use, which will contribute to the preservation of habitats and species.
9. Learning path DRAVA NATURA 2000 Šturmovec
Man changes the landscape by interfering with nature. Does he threaten or protect her?
Presentation of a specific pattern of the agricultural landscape and changes in the landscape due to human intervention in the river area on the example of the Šturmovec Landscape Park.
10. Interpretation point DRAVA NATURA 2000 Muretinci
"Natives" feel with the space, "foreigners" thrive in it and displace native species.
Awareness of the importance of native animal species using the example of the marsh bowl and the problems that can be caused by non-native species.
11. Interpretation point DRAVA NATURA 2000 Gorišnica
Not every forest is a welcome guest.
Awareness of the importance of indigenous plant species and the problems caused by plantations of non-native tree species.
12. Interpretation point DRAVA NATURA 2000 at the Pesnica estuary
Where does the otter catch its dinner?
Awareness of the presence of the otter and the necessity of natural management of the passage between the Drava River and its tributaries.
13. Interpretation Center DRAVA NATURA 2000 Ormož Basins Nature Reserve
Discover the world along the Drava River
Experiencing the richness of life along the Drava River and the flood plain between Maribor and Središč ob Drava. A preserved natural river can offer us the most!. How can we help her preserve the river space?
14. Interpretation polygon DRAVA NATURA 2000 Ormož Basins Nature Reserve
Some need flooded residences, others protect themselves from flooding.
Presentation of bird habitats and the ecology of species - ptarmigan, otter, beaver. An opportunity for sensory observation and learning about habitats and species and the relationships between them.
15. DRAVA NATURA 2000 Interpretation Center Središče ob Dravi
Locals know that when the river calms down, the flood plain comes to life.
The connection of the place with the river Drava and the importance of the floodplain. A sense of connection between floodplain forest, species and man.
16. Interpretation polygon DRAVA NATURA 2000 Središče ob Dravi
The floodplain forest is a testament to the diversity of life.
The natural playground offers space for movement and getting to know the floodplain forest and plant and animal species along the river.
EXHIBITION zDRAVO
The exhibition zDRAVO at Borl Castle emphasizes that the Drava River is extremely important for people's lives, with its dynamics and processes it shapes their lives and creates diverse living environments with a great variety of plant and animal species.
That is why we present the river and life along it in five sections:
A river is flowing water,
River designer,
When the river flow calms down,
The river overflows its banks,
The river is also under our feet.
Inside each of them, we shed light on river processes, present plant and animal species and their habitats, then show what the river has to offer, remind that the river is under threat and invite us to take action together! Zlatko Šoder accompanies us through the exhibition.
ZLATKO ŠODER
Visitors will meet a unique guide - Zlatko Šoder, who leads viewers along the Drava River in a charming way, describing the river’s curiosities and special features as well as life in and around it.
Zlatko Šoder is a personified Drava pebble, an unconventional modern teenager with golden hair, a slightly round (pebble-like) boy who prefers spending his time in nature rather than on a tablet. He is a lover of nature and the Drava River, as well as everything connected to it. He is proud of his name and likes to emphasize that he and the Drava are on a first-name basis.
Zlatko knows the Drava and its natural surroundings inside out, and he also knows where viewers can learn even more: in visitor centers, on educational trails, and at interesting playgrounds that illustrate the Drava and its natural environment.
Join Zlatko Šoder and become an ambassador for nature!
