Protecting of the English oak in the cross-border area

The aim of the project was to stop the deterioration of habitats of indigenous tree species (e.g. English oak) This was achieved with two interventions: a Hungarian-Croatian subsoil water monitoring system was created, consisting of 60 measurement points to provide the data for modelling of a numeric movement of the subsoil water. A network of automatic meteorological stations within framework of the project, followed by collecting further data on the both sides of border about precipitation numbers. Based on the data collected an analysis of forest conditions was carried out examining water ecosystems, forecasting development trends of oak ecosystems, and tackling the possibility of setting up an alarm system to forecasts for detecting malfunctions, creating “inundation” plans and possibilities of the retention of precipitated water. Another comprehensive objective of the project was fighting back invasive species in order to protect the indigenous ones using the framework of assessing invasive species also in Croatia under the coordination of Mecsek Forestry Co. Parallel to this, on the Hungarian side fighting back of invasive ligneous plant species (acacia, false indigo and tree of haven) took place on the area of 155 hectares. As a closing act, the methodology for fighting back species monitored by the Croatian side and already suppressed by the Hungarian side was prepared to summarise experiences collected during the elimination of these species.