Protecting biodiversity at NATURA 2000 sites and other protected areas from natural hazards through a certified framework for cross-border education, training and support of civil protection volunteers based on innovation and new technologies

Acronym	eOUTLAND
Project Number – MIS	5011437
Priority axis	2 - A Sustainable and Climate adaptable Cross-Border area
Investment priorities	6d - Protecting and restoring biodiversity and soil and promoting ecosystem services, including through Natura 2000, and green infrastructure
Intervention fields	086. Protection, restoration and sustainable use of Natura 2000 sites
Call	2nd Call for proposals under priority axes 2 & 4
Lead Beneficiary	Network for the operational Support and Education of the volunteers' Associations in the field of Civil Protection against natural disasters - NSEA
Beneficiaries	Centre for Research and Technology Hellas / Information Technologies Institute Institute of Information and Communication Technologies - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Municipality of Zlatograd Regional Municipalities Association MARITZA
Start Date	Oct 02, 2017
End Date	Oct 02, 2023
Budget	1.617.795,95 €
ERDF Contribution	1.375.126,56 €
National Contribution	242.669,39 €
Website	http://eoutland.eu/

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Project Video

D.2.3.3_Leaflet_Project Results_BG.EN / GR.EN

D.2.3.2_eOUTLAND_Promotional video (EN / GR / BG)
D.2.3.2_eOUTLAND_Educational video (EN / GR / BG)

D.3.3.1_Handbooks_BG
D.3.3.3_online seminars & trainings_ppts (GR.BG)
D.3.3.4_Training program_Population's preparation for response to fire in urban development_BG

Guide to environmental value, biodiversity and awareness of civil protection volunteers in the cross-border area_GR

D.2.3.4_Study_population's attitudes, perceptions and needs on the preparedness for an adequate response to fires_BG (EN abstr)
D.4.3.2_Analyses on the topic wildland fires for SAKAR& fires for Derventski Heights 1_NATURA 2000 sites _EN& BG
D.4.3.3_Assessment of disasters' risk in Haskovo region with cross-border implifications in Greece_BG&EN
D.5.3.3_Common strategy for prevention & control of forest fires_BG (EN abstr)

D.4.3.5_Equipment
         

D.4.1.5_Equipment (NETWORK FOR THE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATION OF THE VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATIONS IN THE FIELD OF CIVIL PROTECTION AGAINST NATURAL DISASTERS)

  

D.3.3.5_Training for elderly and children
“Preparing the population to respond to fires in an urban environment. Preparing the population for response to forest and field fires and subsequent crises. Preparation of the population regarding the causes of fires”

Organisation of 25 trainings for elderly / local population, forest owners and users from Haskovo region. The aim was for the participants to acquire skills and knowledge to respond to urban fires, to forest and field fires and subsequent crises, and to prepare for the causes of fires. The topics which were covered by the training included:
  - Preparing to respond to domestic fires in a residential building
  - Preparing to respond to fires in public buildings - schools, cinemas, theaters, shopping centers and others with a mass gathering of people;
  - Signs and plates in public buildings.
  - What we need to know about forest fires. Threat and risk factors for the population. Existing situation and problems for the preparation of the population. Goals to be achieved.
  - What we need to know to reduce fire danger during the summer season
  - Actions at the first signs of fire in the forest or field. Actions and behavior in the area of a large forest or field fire
  - Actions and behavior in the event that a large forest or field fire approaches the settlement
  - Conditions for the occurrence of fires. Fire hazards to human health
  - Causes of fires. Protect your home from fire
   

Organisation of and of 5 trainings for students from the Haskovo region, with the aim to Acquiring skills and knowledge to respond to fires in an urban environment and training on the causes of fires. The topics which were covered by the training included: 
  - Acquisition of skills and knowledge regarding the preparation of the population for response to fires in an urban environment - preparation for response to domestic fires in a residential building; 
  - Acquiring skills and knowledge regarding the preparation of the population for response to fires in an urban environment - preparation for response to fires in public buildings - schools, cinemas, theaters, shopping centers and others with a mass gathering of people
   
D.3.3.5_Students_training material_BG

D.2.3.5_Competition of youth fire brigades
A 3-days competition of youth firefighting teams "Youth Firefighters" were organised in the period 24-26 June 2021 in the city of Svilengrad, in Haskovo region. The competition's purpose was to increase the physical ability of young people and develop practical skills and readiness for correct actions in case of fires and disasters. in the competition participated 8 teams from 9 regions of  Bulgaria who competed in "Combat Deployment on Race Track" and "Obstacle RElay". 
         

D.3.3.3_2-day Training Pilot_Simulation
The 2-day training pilot/ simulation in Svilengrad of Haskovo region included:
- Presentation of the equipment for voluntary formations
- Demonstration of the equipment operation - Outdoor practice.
- Demenstration of the tools developed in the frame of eOUTLAND project.
- Demonstration of the functionalities and features of the machinery and equipment designed for fire - fighting and rescue operations. (Local Fire and Emergency Safety Service - Svilengrad)
- Demonstration of youth fire department "Young firefighter" in fire-fighting sport.
- Discussion: How to work to further promotion of volunteer activity among adolescents.