Forests are not only a natural asset, but also an important pillar of social and economic development Every year on March 21, we observe the International Day of Forests, established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. …
National recognition for sustainability in higher education awarded for an innovative research solution in the field of microplastic monitoring in watercourses The Faculty of Environmental Protection has received a special recognition within the national ED.VITA award in the Research and …
The Erasmus+ programme offers young people valuable opportunities to gain new knowledge, practical experience, and professional connections that strengthen their ability to meet future academic and career challenges. A good example of such successful cooperation is the partnership between the …
From 3 to 5 March 2026, an international project meeting of the European research project CURIOSOIL took place in Ljubljana. The project is funded under the Horizon Europe programme and is marking its second year of implementation. The meeting was …
As part of the Erasmus+ GreenGate2 project, the Faculty of Environmental Protection organised a professional field trip for students to Afrodita Cosmetics and Crystal Ambience Rogaška. The visit was designed to provide first-hand insight into contemporary production processes, approaches to …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection took part in this year’s Career Opportunities Fair and Education Festival, organized by the Employment Service of Slovenia at the Celje Fairgrounds. At the event, we presented our study programme in Environmental Protection and Ecotechnology …
Each year on March 3, we observe World Wildlife Day, which was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. The date marks the anniversary of the signing of the CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of …
On 24 February, Krpanov dom in Pivka hosted an expert lecture titled “Declining Roe Deer Numbers in Slovenia: Causes, Consequences and Solutions.” The event was organised by the Wildlife Management Commission of the Postojna–Bistrica Hunting Association and the Pivka Tourism …
Colleagues and lecturers at the Faculty of Environmental Protection, Prof. Elena Bužan, PhD, and Prof. Boštjan Pokorny, PhD, together with co-authors, have published a scientific paper in the journal European Journal of Wildlife Research titled “Mapping wild boar density across …
Between 11 and 13 February 2026, researchers from the Faculty of Environmental Protection attended the final international conference of the seven-year LIFE AMPHICON project, Conservation of Amphibians and Restoration of Their Habitats. The project addresses the decline in amphibian populations …
A ceremonial event marking the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Slovenia took place in Ljubljana on 29 January 2026. The event was co-organized by the American-Slovenian Educational Foundation in cooperation with the ZRC SAZU and the U.S. Embassy in …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection opened 2026 with notable achievements in scientific research. In the final week of January, the Faculty’s researchers published four peer-reviewed articles in leading international scientific journals, with a fifth article accepted for publication. It is …
At the end of last week, the Faculty of Environmental Protection concluded the semester-long Erasmus+ study exchange of Antonio Villar, a student from the partner University of Jaén, located in Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. From October onward, Antonio regularly attended lectures …
Prof. Bužan Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Genetica We are pleased to announce that our colleague from the Faculty of Environmental Protection, Elena Bužan, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Genetica: An International Journal of Genetics and Evolution as of early 2026. The …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection participated in the Informativa education fair, which this year was held for the first time at Cankarjev dom. The fair offered visitors an overview of educational opportunities and a chance to connect directly with educational …
Our colleague and lecturer at the Faculty of Environmental Protection, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Srečko Felix Krope, has co-authored an article with Vladimir Ilić (GPU, SGDP, Sector for Police Powers) in the journal Varstvoslovje. The article, titled Preventive Measures in Amok …
Following the announcement of the election results for the Student Council of the Faculty of Environmental Protection (FVO), the council was officially constituted at its inaugural session on 19 December 2025. In accordance with the FVO Statute, the council members …
On Monday, 22 December 2025, the Department of Biology at the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, hosted a professional seminar titled Monitoring of Target Wild Mammal Species for Systematic Collection of Biological Samples and Recording of Population Data, organized within …
Assoc. Prof. Peter Frantar, PhD, a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences (FVO), co-authored a scientific article with Dr. Nevenka Bogataj (Slovenian Institute for Adult Education), which was published in the journal Acta geographica Slovenica. The article …
Reliable data on wildlife populations are the foundation of effective nature conservation and sustainable management. Camera traps have become a well-established non-invasive research method, allowing researchers to monitor the distribution, abundance, activity, and behavior of wild animals in their natural …
As a result of excellent collaboration with the Academy of Applied Studies Politehnika in Belgrade, specifically the Department of Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety Engineering, the Faculty of Environmental Protection (FVO) had the opportunity to participate in the International Scientific …
World Soil Day is celebrated on 5 December. It was established in 2014 under the umbrella of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the aim of raising awareness about the vital importance of soils for …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection (FVO) took part in the international MICROM 2025 – Advancing Microplastics Research in Organic-Rich Environments conference, which brought together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and explore innovative solutions to the challenges posed …
On Thursday, 27 November, the Marin Hall of the Fran Korun Koželjski Music School hosted the formal graduation ceremony for the new bachelor’s and master’s graduates in Ecotechnology. The diplomas were awarded to the fourteenth generation of students of the …
At this year’s Excellence in Science 2025 initiative, organized by the Slovenian Research Agency (ARIS), our colleague Mag. Blaž Barborič was among the awardees. He received recognition for the outstanding work “Decades-long Changes in Vegetation and Land Use Evident from …
From 12 to 14 November 2025, an international workshop was held in Hungary, focusing on enhancing soil literacy and raising awareness of soils’ crucial role in the natural environment. The workshop was jointly organized by the Hungarian Soil Science Society, …
On Saturday, 15 November 2025, the Hunting Association of Slovenia and its Scientific and Expert Council organized the 16th Slovenian Hunting Day, the country’s leading professional gathering of experts in wildlife research, conservation, and management. This year’s event took place …
Today, 10 November, Slovenia celebrates Science Day for the very first time — a day dedicated to the vital role science plays in shaping our society and our future. This new national holiday, though not a work-free day, invites us …
This week, the Faculty of Environmental Protection hosted more than 50 ninth-grade students from Anton Aškerc Primary School Velenje, who took part in a science day titled “Protecting the Environment Through Knowledge.” Through an engaging, educational, and interactive program, the …
On Wednesday, 15 October, Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Protection, delivered a lecture titled “Research on the Northern (Alpine) Chamois in Slovenia and Europe: The Influence of Environmental Factors and Interspecies Relationships” at the Triglavska …
At the end of October, the first Learning, Teaching, and Training Activities (LTTA) event within the Erasmus+ project EDU4PlastiCircular was organized in Timișoara, Romania. The event focused on the exchange of knowledge and experiences related to integrating the principles of …
From 20 to 23 October 2025, the 4th International and 16th National Conference of the Serbian Soil Science Society, titled “The Soil Re-Union: Science for Healthy Soils”, took place in Vrdnik, Serbia. The main aim of the conference was to …
Faculty members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Borut Vrščaj and Assistant Katja Črnec participated in the international meeting of the Soils for Europe project, held on 15 and 16 October in the city of Évora, Portugal. As part of the Soil Literacy …
At the Faculty of Environmental Protection, we are excited to begin the new academic year 2025/26. To mark the occasion, we organized an introductory gathering for our first-year students, who were warmly welcomed by Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gašper Gantar, …
At the end of September (25–26 September), the Faculty of Environmental Protection hosted the third transnational meeting of the GreenGate 2 project, which brings together partners from several European countries to develop innovative approaches for raising young people’s awareness of …
From September 16 to 18, 2025, the Faculty of Environmental Protection successfully carried out a professional training program on the Sustainable integration of renewable energy sources into the environment. The training was organized as part of the SAŠA Just Transition …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection and the SAŠA Development Agency recently welcomed partners from Barcelona as part of the international PLASTIX project, which addresses the challenges of plastics and promotes the development of a circular economy. The project enables knowledge …
From September 8 to 12, 2025, Seville, Spain, hosted EUROSOIL 2025, one of the largest and most significant international conferences in the field of soil science. Held every four years, the conference brought together researchers, experts, policymakers, and soil managers …
On Friday, September 5, we said farewell to Erasmus+ student Gheorghe-Adrian Boricean, who completed a four-week practical training at the Faculty of Environmental Protection (FVO) as part of the international projects PLASTIX (Interreg Europe), Edu4PlasticCircular, and GreenGate 2. Gheorghe, an …
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natalija Špeh and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anja Bubik published an article in the journal Pollutants titled: An Interdisciplinary Perspective of the Karst Springs’ Areas as Drinking Water: Perusal from Northeastern Slovenia Karst aquifers, due to their unique …
At the Faculty of Environmental Protection, we encourage students to participate in the Erasmus+ programme, which enables them to gain international experience, develop professional competences, and grow personally. Within this programme, student Lučka Juhart is currently undertaking a two-month internship …
From 11 August to 5 September, the Faculty of Environmental Protection is hosting a student from our partner institution, Transilvania University of Brașov, within the framework of the Erasmus+ international mobility programme. Gheorghe-Adrian Boricean, an undergraduate student at the Faculty …
Soil literacy, which combines knowledge and understanding of soils and responsible soil management practices, is increasingly recognised as a key element of sustainable development. This was also highlighted by a study conducted as part of the European project SOLO, which …
Prof. Dr. Elena Bužan was the lead author of an invited review article titled “Biodiversity Genomics Research Practices Require Harmonising to Meet Stakeholder Needs in Conservation”, published in the prestigious journal Molecular Ecology. In this publication, members of the European …
International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global awareness day aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastic bags and promoting sustainable alternatives. On this occasion, we highlight the environmental impacts of plastic bags, which contribute to pollution, harm wildlife, …
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natalija Špeh, in co-authorship with Prof. Dr. Robert Lončarić (University of Zadar), published an original scientific article in the journal Coasts titled “Marine Macro-Plastics Litter Features and Their Relation to the Geographical Settings of the Selected Adriatic Islands, …
Over 230 researchers from 28 countries presented the latest findings in vertebrate management Ankaran, 16 May 2025 – The 14th European Vertebrate Management Conference (EVMC 2025) successfully concluded today in Ankaran. Held from 12 to 16 May 2025, the conference …
Ankaran, 12 May 2025 – The 14th European Vertebrate Pest Management Conference officially opened today in Ankaran with a ceremonial opening and an introductory plenary lecture. The conference, which runs until Friday, brings together more than 230 researchers from 28 …
Young Researchers Programme through Slovenian Research Agency (ARIS): https://www.uni-lj.si/en/research/young-researchers Application deadline: 15. 2025, via the University of Ljubljana’s online platform Organization: Veterinary Faculty of University of Ljubljana, Institute for Pathology, Wild Animals, Fish and Bees Mentor: Sen. Res. Fell. Dr. Vesna …
Associate Professor Dr. Irena Mrak from the Faculty of Environmental Protection is this year’s recipient of the dr. Angela Piskernik diploma for her distinguished work in mountain nature conservation. Dr. Irena Mrak (born in 1973) is one of the most …
On March 20 and 21, 2025, a high-profile international conference took place in Mitrovac on Tara (Tara National Park), Serbia, as part of the subproject »Genetic adaptation of Northern chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) ecotypes to climate change and habitat loss: A …
Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Protection, together with co-authors, has published a scientific article in the Journal of Environmental Management titled:Wildlife-vehicle collision liability in Europe: A review of existing approaches and their implications. The article …
Recently, for the first time, a high-quality reference genome sequence of the Northern chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), specifically its subspecies, the Alpine chamois (R. r. rupicapra), was determined within the European Biodiversity Genomics Europe project. The findings are now publicly available …
A project meeting was held in the Netherlands from 18 to 20 February 2025 to mark the first year of the CURIOSOIL project, which aims to awaken curiosity for a deeper understanding of the soil. The meeting was attended by …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection in collaboration with partner organisations (University of Primorska, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies; University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty; Julius Kühn Institute; Hunting Association of Slovenia and Slovenian Forestry Institute) is organising the …
Landmark genetic study: positive glimmers amid general decline in genetic diversity In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but …
From 25 November 2024 to 12 December 2024, the Faculty of Environmental Protection hosted Dr Anne Korzekwa, a renowned professor, researcher and lecturer from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, as part …
On Monday, 9 December 2024, the Faculty of Environmental Protection will host two renowned Polish lecturers, Prof. Anna Ptak and Prof. Anna Korzekwa, for the course Bioindication and Biomonitoring. The guest lecturers will discuss the accumulation of environmental pollutants in …
The Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU) and the National Agency for Quality in Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia (NAKVIS) held a NAKVIS Day on 4 December 2024. During the event, the achievements and plans of the …
Using camera traps (sensor-triggered cameras), which we installed in the Sinji Vrh hunting ground (Kočevje-Belokranjska hunting management district) within a framework of the international consortium ENETWILD-2, we took some interesting photos of bears. Representatives of our largest carnivore can also …
On Thursday, 28 November, the graduation ceremony for the new bachelors and masters in ecotechnology was held in the Marin Hall of the Fran Korun Koželjski Music School. The awarding of diplomas is always a special, solemn event. It is …
Assist. Prof. Dr. Samar Al Sayegh Petkovšek, Klemen Kotnik, Prof. Dr. Kristijan Breznik in Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny have published an original scientific paper entitled: »Wildlife mortality on the Slovenian highways: monthly patterns, identification of hotspots and effectiveness of acoustic …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection together with partner organisations (University of Primorska: The Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies; University of Ljubljana: Biotehnical faculty; The Julius Kühn Institute; Hunting Association of Slovenia; The Slovenian Forestry Institute) is organising …
The Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia (CAFS) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food (MAFF) organised a consultation of the Public Agricultural Advisory Service and an event of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) in Bled, entitled »Soil, our irreplaceable resource«. The …
Bled hosted a celebratory symposium marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the agreement establishing the Alpine Conservation Park, the ancestor of the Triglav National Park. The festive symposium, organised by the Triglav National Park Public Institute (TNP) at …
Healthy soils are the foundation for life on Earth, providing the basis of our food system, clean water and habitat for biodiversity, contributing to resilience to climate change, maintaining our cultural heritage and serving as the basis for our economy …
Our colleagues, dr. Anja Bubik and dr. Bojan Sedmak, have been studying the biological and biochemical effects of cyanobacterial compounds for several years in collaboration with the National Institute of Biology and the Veterinary Faculty of the University of Ljubljana. …
Ines Drozg, a student on the Master’s programme in Environmental Protection and Ecotechnology, has spent the last two months in Gambia, where she has been actively involved in environmental protection projects as well as kindergarten and school work under the …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection started the academic year 2024/25 with the traditional Orientation Day, where we provided first-year students with key information on the study process, project work opportunities, international opportunities within the Erasmus programme and the Student Council. …
The Pedological Association of Slovenia organised a professional excursion to Pohorje on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. The members of the association first went to the research plot of the intensive monitoring of the forest ecosystems of Tratica. A theoretical presentation …
On Monday, 9. September 2024, was held the first transnational meeting of the members of the “Community of Practice (CoP)” within the framework of the CURIOSOIL project. Around 80 interested people attended the online event to learn more about soil …
In the last week of August, the Faculty of Environmental Protection hosted, in the framework of the Erasmus+ mobility training programme, assoc. prof. dr. Aniela Pop and prof. univ. dr. ing, Florica Manea from the partner Faculty of Industrial Chemistry …
From 29 to 30 August 2024, the Faculty of Environmental Protection in Velenje hosted the second partner meeting of the Erasmus+ project EDU4PlastiCircular. During two working days, partners from four countries – Romania, Spain, Italy and Slovenia – reviewed the …
From 26 until 29 of August 2024, the Faculty of Environmental Protection in Velenje once again hosted young researchers at the 2nd Summer School entitled “Small steps for big environmental changes”. The »Laboratory in Nature« workshop focused on water bodies, …
In August 2024, colleagues from the Faculty of Environmental Protection, with the exceptional help of local hunters, who once again proved to be very important citizen scientists, deployed camera traps (sensor-triggered cameras) at 18 locations in the Sinji Vrh hunting …
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a report on the most effective methods to limit the movement of wild boars, which will make an important contribution to improving control strategies and reducing the spread of African swine fever …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection will be involved in another Erasmus+ international project “Green Gate 2” in the period 2024-2026, which is thematically related to last year’s successfully completed project “Responsible Choice and Healthy Use of Cosmetic Products – Green …
On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the members of the Academic Assembly of the Faculty of Environmental Protection gathered at the 22nd session of the Academic Assembly of the FEP, where they were informed about the Self-Evaluation Report for the academic …
A team of researchers from the renowned Max Planck Institute in Germany, led by Slovenian scientist Dr. Vesna Šrot, has recently published an important scientific discovery on the microstructure and chemical composition of rodent teeth, which opens up new possibilities …
As part of Slovenia’s Presidency of the Alpine Convention 2023-2024, Kranjska Gora is hosting two international events between 12 and 14 June 2024: the Alpine Biodiversity Conference and the Alpinum Forum 2024, both under the joint title Joint action for …
From Monday 27 May 2024 to Friday 30 May 2024, master’s student Aljoša Krajnc was hosted by the University of Applied Sciences NHL Stenden in Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands, as part of the Erasmus+ project. In the first part he …
In the last week of May, representatives of the Faculty of Environmental Protection participated in the 4th Partnership Meeting and Open Seminar (4th OSDD) or study visit within the PLASTIX project, focusing on the circular economy in the field of …
Climate changes are here and they are increasingly affecting society. In addition to reducing our carbon footprint, adapting to changing conditions is/will be essential. In the course Climate Change, taught by Associate Professor Dr Peter Frantar, Master’s students examined how …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection, with its current research on microplastics in the environment, responded to an invitation from EDUCONS University in Serbia to participate in the international webinar “Microplastics Chronicles: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Research”. The latter …
In the face of growing climate challenges, this year’s EnRe conference was dedicated to finding a path towards climate neutrality and a sustainable green transition. Speakers at the conference focused on the development and implementation of innovations that support the …
The United National Organisation has declared 20 May as World Bee Day, at the initiative of Slovenian beekeepers. Bees are one of the most important pollinators, providing food and nutritional security, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and an important contribution to climate …
In mid-May, Dr Natalija Špeh made a working visit to the partner University of Rijeka, where she lectured at the Faculty of Civil Engineering as part of the Erasmus+ programme. She also presented her joint work with colleagues from the …
Dear students, staff and colleagues, On this Faculty of Environmental Protection (FEP) Day, we would like to share with you some thoughts on our mission and responsibilities. The world is facing many and growing environmental challenges that require immediate solutions. …
At the beginning of the month, the Director of the FEP, Associate Professor Dr Gašper Gantar, visited the partner University of Zenica to give a lecture on the carbon footprint of technical products as part of the Erasmus+ mobility programme. …
Effective and sustainable management of wildlife populations requires regular monitoring of the status of populations. In order to facilitate and improve the systematic monitoring of selected species, experts from three research institutions (University of Primorska, University of Ljubljana and Faculty …
This week we celebrated three important international days, Earth Day, Second Hand Clothes Day and No Food Waste Day. This year’s Earth Day theme was Planet Against Plastic. Plastic can be found almost everywhere, including in our clothes and even …
On 18 April 2024, a consultation on environmental protection was organised at the Poček (Bile) military training ground at the SAF Postojna Central Training Area. In addition to the Ministry of Defence (State Secretary Rudi Medved), the SAF (Colonel Igor …
In the framework of the international ENETWILD project, members of the FVO project team have been involved in the preparation and running of the Online Workshop: Questionnaire about experiences in effectiveness of methods for controlling wild boar movement, which aims, …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection are carried out three amphibian monitoring’s by the on selected sections of state roads at the area of Gabrovčec, Jeprca nad Gornji Dolič. Amphibian monitorings are carried out in the spring period, on the selected …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection actively participated in the international workshop »Science drop: water for peace-peace for water«, organised by the Polytechnic University of Themissarovar / Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering on the occasion of World Water Day …
For many years, scientists from the Faculty of Environmental Protection have been collaborating with colleagues from the Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Ljubljana and the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies at the University of Primorska …
Plastics education in a circular and climate-neutral economy – preventing the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment In the workshop, part of the Erasmus+ project EDU4PlastiCirculr, we asked ourselves whether we can reduce the amount of plastic waste in …
Third international open seminar of the Interreg project PLASTIX Faculty of Environmental Protection (FEP) and the Development Agency of Savinja-Šalek Region (RA SAŠA), participating in the international Interreg Europe project PLASTIX – Plastics Revolution for European Regions, organised the 3rd …
Representatives of the Faculty of Environmental Protection (dr. Anja Bubik, Lea Komerički Kotnik and Katrin Školnik Škrabe) visited the Polytechnic University of Timisoara in the framework of international staff exchanges, where they met with the Head of the Department for …
Department of Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation, University of Applied Sciences in Karlovac invites you to participate in an international student led photography exhibition where even the wider public will get a glimpse in original wildlife photography works of fellow …
Prof. Dr. Elena Bužan and her co-authors published a research paper entitled “Diversity of MHC class II DRB alleles in the Northern chamois genus Rupicapra” in the Journal of Mammalogy. The scientists studied a group of major histocompatibility complex immunogens …
Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny and his co-authors published a paper entitled “Factors affecting hunting efficiency in the case of golden jackal” in the European Journal of Wildlife Research. In recent decades, the abundance and spatial distribution of the Eurasian jackal …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection was successful (as lead partner) in the call for proposals of the Public Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation of the Republic of Slovenia (ARIS) for the co-financing of the Slovenian part of the bilateral …
Doc. dr. Samar Al Sayegh Petkovšek, Teja Sterže and dr. Helena Poličnik have published an original scientific article “Assessment of air quality at selected locations in the Mežiška dolina using epiphytic lichens” in the scientific journal Acta Silvae et Ligni. …
Prof. Elena Bužan, PhD, and her co-authors have recently published a paper entitled “Monitoring of species’ genetic diversity in Europe varies greatly and overlooks potential climate change impacts” in the highly respected scientific journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, with an …
Prof. Dr. Kristijan Breznik and his co-authors have published an original scientific paper entitled: “Global, regional, and local acceptance of solar power” in the prestigious international journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. The paper analyses the acceptance of solar power …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection celebrates its first year of participation in the international project consortium PLASTIX – Plastics Revolution for European Regions, Interreg Europe Program, with the test launch of a prototype for microplastics identification in rivers. Within the …
The Faculty of Environmental Protection will participate in a major international project entitled “Developing data management and analytical tools to integrate and advance professional and citizen science camera-trapping initiatives across Europe” in the period 2024-2027. The three-year project, under the …
Prof. Dr. Elena Bužan and Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny and their co-authors have published a scientific paper in Gozdarski vestnik entitled Alpine ibex in Slovenia. The paper, which integrates knowledge from various fields, confirms the presence of the species in …
The increase in the abundance of wild boar is resulting in an increase in conflict situations, especially damage to agricultural land. About half of all such damage in Slovenia is caused by ruminants on grassland, and knowledge of diet is …
Associate Professor Natalija Špeh, co-authored with Associate Professor Dr. Anica Čuka (University of Zadar), published an original scientific article in the Croatian Geographical Bulletin entitled “Evaluation of landfill sites on Pašman Island and islanders’ perceptions regarding waste management issues”. Islands …
Doc. dr. Samar Al Sayegh Petkovšek and Klemen Kotnik have published a review scientific article in the journal Acta Silvae et Ligni entitled “Providing wildlife corridors in the area of railway infrastructure”. Rail transport is considered to be more environmentally …
FEP hosted students from the 4th year of the environmental protection programme at the High School for Construction and Environmental Protection of the Celje School Centre. We first presented the environmental past of the Šaleška valley and together we assessed …
Prof. Dr. Elena Bužan and Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny and their co-authors have published an original scientific paper entitled “Genetic variation of European mouflon depends on admixture” in the prestigious journal Mammal Research. More also at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13364-023-00726-x
On Thursday, 30 November, the graduation ceremony for the new Bachelor and Master degrees in Ecotechnology and Ecotechnology was held in the Marin Hall of the Fran Korun Koželjski Music School. The awarding of diplomas is always a special, solemn …
From 21 to 24 November 2023, in the ancient town of Erice, Sicily, an international conference Urban mammals in Europe took place, where speakers from ten European countries presented their findings on the (also in Slovenia) very relevant issue of …
In the framework of the Erasmus+ project, the Director of the FEP, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gašper Gantar, visited the headquarters of the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Bari and the Faculty of Environmental Protection in Taranto. He gave two …
Prof. dr. Elena Bužan and prof. dr. Boštjan Pokorny and their co-authors have published an original scientific article entitled “First insight into genetic diversity of Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) in Slovenia” in Slovenian Veterinary Research Journal. In Europe, the Alpine …
Members of the research team of the Faculty of Environmental Protection, together with colleagues from ZRC SAZU-Institute for Karst Research and the Faculty of Security Sciences, University of Maribor, will implement a targeted research project (CRP) entitled “Risk from environmental …
Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny and co-authors published a research paper entitled “Genetic diversity and complex structure of the European Roe Deer population at a continental scale” in the prestigious Journal of Mammalogy, published by Oxford University Press. More also at: …
At the end of October, our colleagues, Prof. Dr. Elena Bužan and Prof. Dr. Boštjan Pokorny, took part in a professional training at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences, in the framework of …
At the Faculty of Environmental Protection, we are looking for practical solutions for sampling microplastics in our aquatic environments in the framework of the Inerreg Eurpe PLASTIX project. Microplastics are small plastic particles, smaller than five millimetres, that appear in …
Wild boar roaming is an ecological process that can have a significant impact on other species and entire ecosystems. Therefore, understanding the diet of wild boar is important as it provides key insights into its ecological roles and trophic interactions, …
In the Oljka hunting area, Šmartno ob Paki, we took photographs of three species of woodpeckers as part of the EOW, StepChange and CRP projects. This family is characterised by a strong beak, which they use to find food in …
October is here and so is the new academic year. The start of October will certainly be especially memorable for new students. Transitions to new environments are never easy, so on the opening day we made special arrangements for the …
On Friday, 29 September 2023, the 11th Researchers’ Day organised by the Regional Study Centre was held on the platform in front of the Celje Central Library. Once again, the Faculty of Environmental Protection took part in the event. This …