Safeguarding Frogs and Birds in Masuria, Poland

Dear Friends,

This report covers the period from September 25, 2022 to January 15, 2023, and is our fourteenth report on the project of Safeguarding Frogs and Birds in Masuria, Poland.

As you already know we are finally working on the venture mentioned above. In the last few months we have moved forward with a construction work on the park alleys. After their completion, they will direct pedestrian traffic to limit human access to a refuge for endangered species. Targeting the traffic will protect natural habitats and decrease further degradation of the historic park.

Also as per our plans for 2022 we performed a planting work to supplement existing vegetation with additional plants, shrubs and trees. This will cause increased availability of nest sites for 25 endengered bird species. Habitat restoration will provide environmental conditions that promote the growth of selected populations: fire-bellied toad and some bird species.

The winter weather does not cooperate with our plans. We assume that all the alleys and the planting work should be completed by the end of May.

Happy New Year! We are feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead.

All the best,
Grazyna Polkowska

Our Dearest Fiends,

This report covers the period from June 01, 2022 to September 24, 2022, and is our thirteenth report on the project of Safeguarding Frogs and Birds in Masuria, Poland.

Finally we can give you the most amazing news!

On the 9th of September 2022 our project oficially started. If you think it was easy to begin our journey, you are totally wrong!

We were forced to apply for a building permit and due to this we had to hire an architect, construction project manager, and construction inspector. These salaries were not a part of our budget, but it seems beurocrats don't care. Additionally this process took us the whole summer, so we have not much time left this year. The winter is almost here!

The growing popularity of the Masuria region puts nature under a lot of pressure, which can result in the destruction of the environment. To avoid this, sustainable development must be a priority.

We are in a process of digging a ground to create a foundation for tourist paths. Huskatlen Co. was awarded a contract, and already started its work. Two surveyor technicians were working in our park for two days to mark out the paths. This tourist path work should be completed by the end of this year.

Also we are planning a planting work for this year, and this should begin after the 15th of October, 2022.

We will send all the pictures with the next report. It might be right before Christmas, so we hope we can get you some snowy images to make your Christmas white.

All the best, and keep your fingers crossed!

Grazyna Polkowska