Scientific and Expert Researches

Scientific and expert researches (commissioned or conveyed by the Public institution Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park)

Flora:

Endangered and protected flora in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Mirjana Vrbek and Suzana Buzjak (research study authors), Croatian natural- science museum, 2001-2002

Vegetation map of Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Sven Jelaska (project leader), OIKON d.o.o. (executor), 2003

Endangered and protected flora and their habitats in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Mirjana Vrbek (project leader), Mirjana Vrbek and Suzana Buzjak (research study authors), Croatian natural-science museum (executor), 2002

Research on moor vegetation around the creek of Jarak in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Renata Šoštarić (research leader), Renata Šoštarić and Zorana Sedlar (report authors), Croatian botanical society (executor), 2007

Lichenologic researches in the area of Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Anamarija Partl (executor), 2008

Floristic and vegetation research of Sopot waterfall and upper flaw of the Kupčina, Renata Šoštarić (research leader), Centre for prehistoric research (executor), 2009-2010

Fauna:

Cataloguing of owls (Strigiformes) in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Vesna Tutiš and Davor Ćiković (study authors), HAZU, 2001-2003

Review of bio-speleological researches in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Roman Ozimec and Tomica Rubinioć (study authors), Croatian bio-speleological society and Samobor speleological club, 2001

Fauna of amphibians (Amphibia) in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Vesna Zlatar (degree essay) and Biljana Janev Hutines (aid leader), Natural-science and mathematics faculty of Zagreb University and PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, 2002-2004

Cataloguing of fauna of water nymphs in puddles in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Maša Ljuština (degree essay) and Matija Franković, Natural- science and mathematics faculty of Zagreb University and PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2002-2003

Water nymphs research in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Boria Vitas (degree essay) and Matija Franković, Natural-science and mathematics faculty of Zagreb University and PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2002-2003

Endangered butterfly species of genus Maculinea in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Martina Šašić (project leader), Croatian natural-science museum (executor), 2002-2003

Diffusion of reptiles in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Ivana Ančić (degree essay) and Biljana Janev Hutinec, Natural-science and mathematics faculty of Zagreb University and PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2002-2004

Diffusion of small mammals in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Petra Bišćan (degree essay) and Biljana Hutinec, Natural-science and mathematics faculty of Zagreb University and PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2002-2004

Macroozoobents of the river Kupčina, Matko Rak (degree esasy) and Biljana Janev Hutinec, Natural-science and mathematics faculty of Zagreb University and PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2002-2003

Cataloguing of birds in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Dragutin Rucner and Zrinka Mesić, PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2002

Small rodents in forest eco-systems in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Josip Margaletić (research leader), Forestry faculty of Zagreb University (executor), 2003

Ornithofauna of grassland in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park – cataloguing, level of endanger and protection methods, Vlatka Dumbović Ružić (project leader), Vlatka Dumbović Ružić, Vlatka Šćeterić Legan (report authors), Eleonora ?? (executor), 2003

Cataloguing of fauna of bats in forest eco-systems in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Igor Pavlinić (project leader), Nikola Tvrtković, Igor Pavlinić and Draško Holcer (report authors), Croatian natural-science museum (executor), 2003

Cataloguing of fauna in caves and springs and making of bio-speleological list of Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Roman Ozimec (research leader), Roman Ozimec, Tomica Rubinić, Jana Bedek (study authors), Croatian bio-speleological society (executor), 2002-2005

Distribution of amphibians in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Patricija Oković (degree essay), Natural-science and mathematics faculty of Zagreb University and PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2004 Black salamander (Salamandra atra) in Žumberak, Petra Đurić (research leader), Petra Đurić, Nina Jeran and Krešimir Žganec (report authors), Society for protection and research of amphibians and reptiles of Croatia – Hyla (executor), 2004

Philo-genetic and philo-geographic features of crabs of genus Austropotamobius torrentium in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Goran Klobučar (project leader), Goran Klobučar and Ivana Maguire (report authors), Natura – Society for protection of natural Croatia (executor), 2007

Research on dormice as part of zoo-cenosis in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Josip Margaletić (research leader), Forestry faculty of Zagreb University (executor), 2007

Structure of community of song-birds in forest eco-systems of Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park with recommendations for forestry management, Jelena Kralj (research leader), Jelena Kralj, Davor Ćiković, Tamara Kirin and Dragan Radović (report authors), HAZU (executor), 2007

Research on ornitho-fauna of traditional grassland orchards in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park with recommendations for orchard management, Jelena Kralj (research leader), Jelena Kralj, Davor Ćiković and Vesna Tutiš (report authors), HAZU (executor), 2008

Biological and ecological features of crabs of genus Austropotamobius torrentium in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Goran Klobučar and Ivana Maguire (project leaders), Natura - Society for protection of natural Croatia (executor), 2007

Mushrooms:

Survey of familiar mushrooms in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Zdenko Tkalčec (project leader), Croatian mycological society (executor), 2002

Research on mushrooms in beech forests and grassland in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Zdenko Tkalčec (project leader), Croatian mycological society (executor), 2003-2005

Parallel research of mushrooms in beech forests of age divisions, Zdenko Tkalčec (project leader), Croatian mycological society (executor), 2006-2007

Habitats: Cataloguing and categorization of puddles in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Slavko Struna (degree essay), PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, 2005-2006

Planning of monitoring of moor vegetation around the creek of Jarak in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Renata Šoštarić (project leader), Renata Šoštarić and Zorana Sedlar, Croatian botanical society (executor), 2008

Geology:

Speleological features in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Nenad Buzjak (study author – 1st and 2nd part, 2001 and 2002), Nenad Buzjak and Ilija Rašić (study authors – 4th and 5th part, 2001 and 2002), Speleological club Samobor (executor), 2001-2005

Geological and hydro-geological grounds in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Željka Brkić, Mladen Kuhta and Davorin Singer, Institute for geological researches, 2001-2002

Research and cataloguing of geological and paleontological sites of Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Sanja Japundžić (project leader), Croatian natural-science museum (executor), 2003

Hydro-geological researches in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Tatjana Vujnović (degree dissertation), PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, started in 2007, in progress

Research and valorization of karstic phenomenon of Japaga, Nenad Buzjak, Speleological club Samobor, 2007-2009

Archaeology:

Archaeological research of caves in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Morena Želle (project leader), PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje (executor), started in 2006, in progress

Archaeological protection research and conservation works in chapel of St. Petka in Budinjak, Morena Želle (project leader), PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje (executor), started in 2006, in progress

Economy and management:

Forests and forestry management in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Dujo Pavelić (executor), 2001

Analysis of conditions in hunting areas and economy in Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park, Marijan Grubešić, 2001 Educational programs and interpretations

“A young supervisor” – daily educational program for kindergarten and school- age children, 2003-2010

Eco-camp “I take care of my mountains” – days-long educational program for kindergarten and school-age children in the Nature park, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

“A volunteering supervisor” – program for everyone who wants to help actively to the protected area

 “Wanted alive” (search parties for rare and endangered species):

Wanted alive – small pasque flower, 2003

Wanted alive – mountain alcon blue and star gentian, 2003

Wanted alive – black salamander, 2004

 Eco-soldier, 2003-2006

 Actions of waste dumps clearing, 2003, 2004, 2007

“Millenniums of culinary art” – workshops on pre-historic, Roman, Middle Aged and traditional Žumberak cuisine in Archaeological park in Budinjak, 2005-2010

Programs of infrastructure renovation for visitors

Renovation of Eco-center Slani Dol, 2002, 2006, 2010

Renovation of Eco-center Budinjak, 2004, 2009, 2010

Renovation of monitoring point Grdanjci, 2001 and 2006

Renovation of monitoring point Medven Draga, 2003 (closed in 2006)

Renovation of monitoring point Sošice, 2007

Renovation of cycling track “Vilinska staza”, 2003

Renovation of cycling track “Staza Slapova”, 2003 Renovation of cycling track “Staza šišmiša”, 2003

Renovation of cycling tracks crossroads, 2004

Renovation of cycling track “Staza Svete Gere”, 2005

Renovation of hiking trail “Staza kraljice bukve”, 2003

Renovation of educational trail “Staza kneževa”, 2004

Renovation of educational trail “Gdje voće zri”, 2008

Renovation of educational trail “Žumberački arheološki put”, in progress

Construction of museum in open – reconstruction and presentation of prince’s tumulus no. 139 in Archaeological Park in Budinjak, in progress

International projects

“Wells of life” – Puddles, ponds and springs: our past – our future, 2009-2012

The project is co-financed by EU (IPA, Program of bordering cooperation Slovenia – Croatia 2007-2013)

Project partners: Local administrative district Črnomelj, Local administrative district Metlika, Local administrative district Semič, Zavod Republike Slovenije za varstvo narave (OE Novo Mesto), PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, Ribiška družina Črnomelj

“Grassland orchards” – Grassland orchards with trees as element of biodiversity and landscape aesthetic values protection, 2006-2007

The project is co-financed by EU (INTERREG IIIA, Neighbors’ program Slovenia – Hungary – Croatia 2004-2006)

Project partners: PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, Croatian institute for agricultural consulting, Kmetijsko gozdarska zbornica Slovenije, Public institute Kozjan park, Zavod Republike Slovenije za varstvo narave (OE Novo Mesto)

“Development of model for protection of grassland and its biodiversity”, 2004 -2007

Project was co-financed by Darwin Initiative, Great Britain.

Project partners: PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, FFI (Fauna & Flora International), IGER (Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research), Darwin Initiative

National and pilot agricultural and environmental program for Croatia, 2001-2004 Project was co-financed by the Netherlands’ government (Matra foundation/International program for environmental protection, Program Pin- Matra)

Project partners: PI Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje, Ekologika, Avalon, IEEP (Institute for European Environmental Policy)