Lectures
Plenary presentations by leading European researchers and practitioners, presenting the latest scientific findings and practical experiences.
Knowledge and Experience Exchange
Sharing Practical Experiences in Thematic Working Groups Focused on the Project Areas
Field Visits
First-hand Experience of Project Results Guided by Project Experts
The programme of the LIFE16NAT/IT/000245 LIFE4OakForests Final Conference is now available for download and can also be explored in the programme overview below.
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Newsletter
Conference Newsletters
Here you will find regular newsletter updates on the organisation of the conference, including the latest news, important announcements and information for participants.
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Detailed information on the conference programme, registration procedure and participation conditions is expected to be published in spring 2026.
Stay tuned for further updates as we prepare for the LIFE4OakForests Final Conference.
6–8 October 2026
Hotel Villa Völgy, Eger
The venue for the plenary sessions and thematic workshops, as well as the accommodation for project participants.
Located in a peaceful setting, the impressive buildings of the hotel complex are surrounded by a beautiful 2-hectare park. Hotel Villa Völgy is an excellent venue for conferences and professional events, offering modern technical facilities, extensive experience in event organisation, and meeting rooms capable of accommodating a wide range of requirements.
The Main Objective of the Conference
The LIFE4OakForests project, launched in 2017 to develop and implement nature conservation management methods for Natura 2000 oak forest habitats in an Italian regional park and three Hungarian national parks, is approaching its conclusion.
The project partners have considered the time appropriate to evaluate the work carried out over the past years and to share its results within the framework of an international conference. The event will provide an opportunity to present the project’s achievements, discuss the lessons learned, and exchange experiences with forest managers, researchers, conservation professionals and, in particular, those responsible for the management of forests located within national parks and other protected areas.
A dedicated round-table discussion will focus on the practical experiences gained during the project and on the future application of the developed management approaches in conservation-oriented forest management.
Project Background
Where did this unusual and innovative approach originate, and how did a complex conservation concept evolve into a fully recognised forest management practice?
Project Results
What have we achieved? What tangible results has the project delivered, and why is it worth rethinking the way we view and manage native oak forests?
Beyond the Project Results
In addition to its planned objectives and measurable outputs, the project has generated a wide range of indirect and unexpected benefits. Many of these outcomes were not foreseen at the beginning of the project, yet they have become some of its most valuable achievements.
Main Conference Topics
The conference will focus on the following key topics:
Theory of Conservation-Oriented Forest Management
The LIFE4OakForests project was built upon the idea that forest management and nature conservation are not opposing objectives, but complementary approaches that can support one another.
Types of Conservation Interventions
One of the central objectives of the LIFE4OakForests project was to design, test and evaluate a range of conservation-oriented forest management interventions in Natura 2000 oak forest habitats. The project provided a unique opportunity to compare approaches implemented under different ecological, silvicultural and management conditions in Hungary and Italy..
Conservation-Oriented Forest Management in Practice
How can the principles and tools of conservation-oriented forest management be effectively integrated into everyday forestry practice?.
A projekt szereplői
A projekt résztvevői
The LIFE4OakForests project is coordinated by the Italian beneficiary Ente di Gestione per i Parchi e la Biodiversità–Romagna, responsible for the overall implementation and coordination of project activities.
The Hungarian associated beneficiaries are:
Balaton Uplands National Park Directorate
Bükk National Park Directorate
Duna-Ipoly National Park Directorate
HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research
WWF Hungary
Érmelléki Nature Conservation Association
In memoriam Bódis Pál
This conference is also dedicated to the memory of our colleague, Pál Bódis, whose contribution to the LIFE4OakForests project was truly exceptional.
Conference Organisers
Conference Secretariat and Technical Organisation
The technical organisation and on-site management of the conference are provided by the Bükk National Park Directorate, which is responsible for the coordination of logistical arrangements, participant services and the smooth operation of the event.
Serena Petroncini
Fidlóczky József
Kovács Árpád
Vers József
Koncz Péter
Aszalós Réka
VásárhelyiSzilárd
Gálhidy László
Frank Tamás
Komlós Mariann
