Vrhe

Near the settlement of Vrhe near Slovenj Gradec, next to the Selčnica brook headwaters, there is a forest with several smaller marshy surfaces. A large part of this area is covered by a swamp forest, while on certain smaller clearings the forest did not develop due to water stagnation. This is predominantly a lowland bog.

Activities in this area are aimed at conservation of the severely endangered fen orchid. Other endangered plants include the broad-leaved cotton grass, the marsh helleborine, the variegated horsetail and several sedge species.

We will improve the hydrological condition of the area by revitalizing the water regime, cleaning the overgrowing areas and expanding the non-forest marshy surfaces. A strong emphasis will be put on informing and awareness raising of plot owners, the local community and the general public about the importance of the area. We would like to show a best practice example of managing lowland bogs and fen orchid habitats.