Lonjsko Polje Nature Park
Located along the Sava River in central Croatia, Lonjsko Polje Nature Park protects more than 50,000 hectares of floodplain landscapes, alluvial forests, wetlands, traditional grazing lands and villages. The park is recognised as one of Europe’s best-preserved natural floodplains and supports exceptional biodiversity, including white-tailed eagles, black storks, spoonbills, beavers, otters, red deer, and roe deer.
The park’s rewilding vision is focused on restoring and strengthening natural processes that have shaped the landscape for centuries. Planned actions include improving the natural flow of water by reconnecting rivers and oxbows, expanding areas of strictly protected forest, promoting natural grazing, reducing the impact of invasive species, and creating additional space for wildlife. By working closely with local communities, the park aims to demonstrate how rewilding can complement traditional land use while delivering benefits for both nature and people.
Located along the Sava River in central Croatia, Lonjsko Polje Nature Park protects more than 50,000 hectares of floodplain landscapes, alluvial forests, wetlands, traditional grazing lands and villages. The park is recognised as one of Europe’s best-preserved natural floodplains and supports exceptional biodiversity, including white-tailed eagles, black storks, spoonbills, beavers, otters, red deer, and roe deer.
The park’s rewilding vision is focused on restoring and strengthening natural processes that have shaped the landscape for centuries. Planned actions include improving the natural flow of water by reconnecting rivers and oxbows, expanding areas of strictly protected forest, promoting natural grazing, reducing the impact of invasive species, and creating additional space for wildlife. By working closely with local communities, the park aims to demonstrate how rewilding can complement traditional land use while delivering benefits for both nature and people.
