Zelenci

Zelenci is a 54 ha wetland near Rateče in Zgornjesavska region, also known as the source of Sava Dolinka. The unique features of this wetland are its complexity and landscape diversity, since headwaters, small lakes with bubbling underwater sources, water-filled zones, a meandering stream, a transition mire and a bog are all located on a small area. In addition, it is home to a number of rare and endangered plant and animal species. The area is facing the dangers of being covered by gravel brought by torrents from the neighbouring hills, of swamps drying up and becoming overgrown due to cut-off water channels caused by the construction of a nearby road and of a decline of water quality. We will restore the filled up waterbed and construct a gravel barrier. In order to carry out these tasks we will have to purchase a smaller plot of land. We will monitor the water quality and remove a part of the overgrowth. We will build new footpaths through the area and inform the local population and visitors about the importance of Zelenci and the wetlands.