“GreenMan” ENPI CBC project

NGO «Lake Peipsi Project, Pskov»

Inception MeetingJune 18-19, 2012

Rezekne, Latvia

Tartu, Rezekne, Pskov: Green Management for Urban Development & Planning in EE-LV-RU Border Capitals

Estonia-Latvia-Russia Estonia-Latvia-Russia Programme areaProgramme area

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Priority IIPriority II

• Priority II: Common challengesPriority aims at addressing common problems and initiating and continuing joint actions in the areas of common interest on both sides of the border.

• Measures:• Measure 2.1 Joint actions aimed at protection of

environment and natural resources;• Measure 2.2 Preservation and promotion of cultural

and historical heritage and support of local traditional skills;

• Measure 2.3 Improvement of energy efficiency and promotion of renewable energy sources.

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«GreenMan» factsheet«GreenMan» factsheet

Project name: Tartu, Rezekne, Pskov: Green Management for Urban Development & Planning in EE-LV-RU Border Capitals / GreenMan

Project duration: May 2012 – April 2014, 24 months

Project budget: Total budget: 1.948.194,78 EURProgram co-financing (grant): 1.753.375,30 EUR (90%)

Overall objective:To contribute to increasing greenery & attractiveness of the cities in EE-LV-RU border area for their residents & visitors.

Specific objectives:1. Improved efficiency of urban green areas management in Tartu, Rezekne & Pskov;2. Increased coverage of green areas in the cities by creation of GA and preparation of technical docs for future green areas;3. Improved networking & experience sharing between the specialists dealing with urban green management.

PartnershipPartnership

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Non-profit organization

University Municipality

PartnershipPartnership

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PartnersPartners

Russia:1. NGO «Lake Peipsi Project, Pskov»2. The City of Pskov / Department of Public Utilities3. Pskov State University

Estonia:4. Peipsi Center for Transboundary Cooperation5. Tartu City Government6. Estonian University of Life Sciences

Latvia:7. Latvian Office of Euroregion «Country of Lakes»8. Rezekne City Council9. Rezekne Local Municipality10. Daugavpils University

AP 1: Management & CoordinationAP 1: Management & CoordinationResponsible for AP - PP 1Responsible for AP - PP 1

1.1. Inception Meeting, Rezekne, 20 persons (manager+financial manager from each PP) – PP 7

1.2. 3 Staff meetings, Tartu, Rezekne, Pskov, 13 persons, (manager from each PP + financial managers from PP 1, 4, 7) – PP 1, 4, 7

1.3. 3 Steering Committee meetings, Tartu, Rezekne, Pskov, 10 persons (6 SC members (2RU+2EE+2LV), 3 managers from PP 1, 4, 7 and 1 financial manager from PP 1) – PP 1, 4, 7

1.4. Reporting, each 6 months – All

1.5. Audit – All

1.6. Purchase of office equipment – 1, 7, 8, 9, 10

AP 2: Information & VisibilityAP 2: Information & VisibilityResponsible for AP – PP4Responsible for AP – PP4

2.1. Project web-site, in RU and EN – PP 1

2.2. Development & publication of Information Bulletins, 4 issues, in EN, 100 colorful copies each issue – PP 4

2.3. Development & publication of wall Calendar “Green Areas of the Capitals of Estonia-Latvia-Russia Border Region”, 500 colorful copies, in EN, RU, EE, LV – PP 4

2.4. Publication of Manual “How to Manage Urban Green Areas”, 200 colorful copies, in EN, RU, EE, LV – PP 6

2.5. Publication of a University’s Study Course on Green Management, 200 colorful copies, in EN, RU, EE, LV – PP 6

2.6. Press-releases, to each event – All, to each event

2.7. Project awareness materials – PP 1

AP 3: Green EducationAP 3: Green EducationResponsible for AP – PP6Responsible for AP – PP6

3.1.1. Description of Pskov & Rezekne needs in green management system, *pdf report in EN – PP 2, 8, 9, 3, 10

3.1.2. Study of urban green management practices in Europe, *pdf report in EN - PP 6, 3

3.1.3. Comparative study of green management software, *pdf report in EN – PP 6

3.1.4. Development of Manual “How to Manage Urban Green Areas”, printed version – PP 6

3.1.5. Development / update of University’s Study Course on Green Management, printed version – PP 6

3.1.6. Development / update of the green management software for target cities – PP 6

AP 3: Green EducationAP 3: Green EducationResponsible for AP – PP6 Responsible for AP – PP6

3.2.1. Opening workshop “Environmental Management in Urban Areas”, Tartu, 2 days, 50 persons (15+15+15+5 external experts) – PP 4

3.2.2. Partner visit to Tartu, to get acquainted with urban green practices, 2 day, 20 persons, (6 EE+8LV+6RU) – PP 5

3.2.3. 2 Study visits to Tampere (FI), 3 days each, 20 persons each (6 EE+8LV+6RU) – PP 4

3.2.4. Workshop “Management principles for Urban Green Areas & Trees”, Tartu, 3 days, 28 persons (10EE+8LV+6RU+4 external experts) – PP 5

3.2.5. Workshop “Urban Green Landscape Design”, Pskov, 3 days, 28 persons (10RU+8LV+6EE+4 external experts) – PP 1

3.2.6. Workshop “Green GIS: Planning of Urban Environment”, Rezekne, 3 days, 28 persons (12LV+6RU+6EE+4 external experts) – PP 10

3.2.7. Latvian national GIS-training, 6 days, 16 persons – PP 7

AP 4: Green PlanningAP 4: Green PlanningResponsible for AP – PP10Responsible for AP – PP10

4.1. Workshop on the methods of green areas inventory, 2 days, 14 persons, all cities + universities – PP 3

4.2. Inventory of green areas in Pskov & Rezekne – PP 3, 10

4.3. Development of electronic green areas management system for Pskov & Rezekne – PP 3, 10

4.4. Purchase of equipment – PP 2, 6, 8, 9, 10

4.3. Development of technical documents: Botanic Garden (RU), Mathiesen Park (EE), North Industrial Zone Park (LV), Greivuli Recreation Path (LV) – PP 2, 5, 8, 9

AP 5: Green RestorationAP 5: Green RestorationResponsible for AP – PP5Responsible for AP – PP5

5.1. Pskov City – Creation of Arboretum (dendrological park) – PP 2

5.2. Tartu City – Rozarium of Partner cities, Friendship Alley, eco-trail – PP 5

5.3. Rezekne City – Children’s Recreation Area in Raina Park – PP 8

5.4. Rezekne Municipality – Ancupani Forest Park Cover – PP 9

Thank You for attention!

Olga VasilenkoChairwoman of NGO «Lake Peipsi Project, Pskov»

Manager of Estonia-Latvia-Russia project “GreenMan”Ya.Fabritsiusa 2a, of.18180017 Pskov, Russia

Tel./fax +7 8112 720688Email: peipsi_project@yahoo.com

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