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2. Cultivation and utilization of Poplars, Willows and other fast-growing trees in Slovenia : report of the National poplar commission, time period: 2020-2023Gregor Božič, Andreja Ferreira, Anže Martin Pintar, Gordana Beltram, Marko Kovač, Darja Istenič, Marjana Westergren, Nikica Ogris, Barbara Piškur, Hojka Kraigher, Aleksander Koren, Tadej Törnar, Anja Cigan, Špela Ščap, Katja Kavčič Sonnenschein, Simon Veberič, Andraž Čarni, 2024, treatise, preliminary study, study Keywords: Poplar, Willow, Black Walnut, Black Locust, international commission, FAO, national report, questionnaire, genetics, forest protection, legislation, categorisation, forest products, ecology, Slovenia
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3. From Policy to Practice : EU Circular Economy Legislation and Slovenia’s Implementation Challenges—A Systematic ReviewErika Džajić Uršič, Alenka Pandiloska Jurak, Jelena Topić Božič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The Circular Economy (CE) has become a foundation of the European Union’s sustainability strategy, aiming to dissociate economic growth from resource use. This article examines the legislative and monitoring frameworks underpinning the European Union’s CE transition, with a particular focus on Slovenia. A systematic review conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, EU-level policy analysis, and national indicator evaluation, this article explores the alignment between Slovenia’s national strategies and EU objectives. While Slovenia has demonstrated policy ambition and performs well in municipal recycling, it underperforms in circular material use and domestic material consumption. Governance fragmentation, limited sectoral integration, and monitoring challenges are key barriers. The study contributes to CE research by offering a country-level perspective on policy translation and performance. Recommendations are proposed to strengthen governance, data systems, and sector-specific roadmaps. These conclusions offer valuable insights for scholars and policymakers involved in implementing CE across multi-level governance systems.
Keywords: circular economy, EU legislation, Slovenia, policy implementation, governance, monitoring indicators, sustainability transition
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4. Public participation in EU legislation? Recommendations for involving citizen scientists in anthropogenic litter research within the water framework directiveJanto Schönberg, Marianne Böhm-Beck, Štefan Trdan, Mateja Grego, Doris Knoblauch, Mandy Hinzmann, Sinja Dittmann, Katrin Knickmeier, Uroš Robič, Martin Thiel, Tim Kiessling, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Anthropogenic litter causes significant harm to the environment on a global scale. Achieving international agreements and es-tablishing corresponding national legislation is essential for solving this prevalent environmental problem. Effective monitoringprogrammes are also critical for evaluating the environmental status in aquatic (marine and freshwater) environments, as re-quired by the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) in Europe. In contrastto the MSFD, the current version of the WFD does not yet include anthropogenic litter pollution as an indicator to evaluate thestatus of aquatic environments. In order to overcome these shortcomings, we recommend using existing litter data generated bycitizen science initiatives as a baseline to establish relevant indicators in the WFD. Further, citizen scientists could contribute tothe WFD by taking complimentary samples, for example, at underrepresented smaller streams, adding context and value to datacollected at established monitoring stations. The involvement of citizens as actors within an EU Directive would not only help toobtain valuable data on a significant spatial and temporal scale but could potentially also increase the environmental awarenessand political engagement of the public. The upcoming revision cycle of the WFD in 2028 presents a unique opportunity to givecitizens a voice and opportunity to partake in EU legislative frameworks.
Keywords: anthropogenic litter, citizen science, EU legislation participation, plastic pollution, Water Framework Directive (WFD)
Published in DiRROS: 18.08.2025; Views: 502; Downloads: 277
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5. Wartime and post-war confiscations of East Asian objects held in the collections of the Celje Regional MuseumDavor Mlinarič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The article attempts to clarify, on the basis of laws adopted during and after the Second
World War, how East Asian items became part of the museum collections held today by
the Celje Regional Museum (Pokrajinski muzej Celje, PMC). The first part of the article
focuses on confiscations of cultural and historical objects carried out by the Nazis in Lower Styria (Untersteiermark) between 1941 and 1945. The second part of the article covers
the period immediately after the end of the Second World War. This was the period that
saw the start of the formation of so-called national property, in other words the passage
of ownership from private to state hands. As will be shown, a series of laws regulating the
new authorities’ attitude towards property were passed in a relatively brief period. In the
summer of 1945, the task of collecting cultural and historical objects was taken over by
collection centres established for this purpose. One such collection centre was located in
Celje. With the help of archival sources, we have attempted to shed light on its operations.
Keywords: East Asian objects, confiscation, legislation, Celje Regional Museum
Published in DiRROS: 13.02.2025; Views: 520; Downloads: 285
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6. Mining waste in circular economy - legislative aspectSenko Pličanič, Ana Mladenovič, Alenka Mauko Pranjić, Petra Vrhovnik, 2020, original scientific article Abstract: One of the common European commitments is a transition towards a green circular economy in which waste is not discarded and considered to be just an environmental problem, but should be recognized as an important potential source of raw materials for industry. In a priority order in waste management activities, introduced by the Waste Directive in 2012, recycling is set just behind the waste prevention and reuse. Many types of waste can be recycled, the most perspective being construction, industrial and mining wastes. The latter are produced and disposed of at mine sites during the excavation and processing of ore and are extremely perspective due to large quantities and remaining of different metals, however still underutilized, with low recycling rate. Many mining wastes are inert and do not releases contaminants into environment, however, some of them are problematic and even require monitoring. Reprocessing of these wastes, which include beneficiation and sequential extraction of valuable metals in the first phase and recycling of residues in both structural and civil engineering in the second phase establishes a zero waste model with several benefits for economy, environment and society. Out of the South-East European countries, North Macedonia has great potential to establish this model. As a consequence of long mining tradition and abundant ore resources, there are many mining and metallurgical tailings, on the other hand vivid economy and numerous sinks for use of recycled materials in construction sector can accommodate these quantities. However, there are open questions in terms of administrative procedures and legislation. What are those obstacles that accompany the smooth establishment of the proposed model from a legislative point of view? This paper deals with the situation in North Macedonia, in terms of opportunities, legislative options and the need to adopt new legislation, taking also into account the current problems in this field in Europe.
Keywords: circular economy, zero-waste approach, mining waste, construction sector, legislation, krožno gospodarstvo, pristop ničelnega odpadka, rudarski odpadki, gradbeništvo, zakonodaja
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7. Monitoring and control of forest seedling quality in EuropeMilan Mataruga, Branislav Cvjetković, Bart De Cuyper, Ina Aneva, Petr Zhelev, Pavel Cudlin, Marek Metslaid, Ville Kankaanhuhta, Catherine Collet, Peter Annighöfer, Gregor Božič, Hojka Kraigher, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: The relationship between the quality of forest seedlings and their outplanting survival and growth has long been recognized. Various attributes have been proposed to measure the quality of planted seedlings in forest regeneration projects, ranging from simple morphological traits to more complex physiological and performance attributes, or a combination thereof. However, the utility and meaning of seedling quality attributes can differ significantly among regions, nursery practices, site planting conditions, species and the establishment purpose. Here, forest scientists compiled information using a common agreed questionnaire to provide a review of current practices, experiences, legislation and standards for seedling quality across 23 European countries.
Large differences exist in measuring seedling quality across countries. The control of the origin of seed and vegetative material (genetic component of plant quality), and control of pests and diseases are common practices in all countries. Morphological attributes are widely used and mandatory in most cases. However, physiological attributes are hardly used at the operative level and mainly concentrated to Fennoscandia. Quality control legislation and seedling quality standards are less strict in northern European countries where seedling production is high, and quality control relies more on the agreements between producers and local plant material users. In contrast, quality standards are stricter in Southern Europe, especially in the Mediterranean countries.
The control of seedling quality based on plantation and reforestation success is uncommon and depends on the conditions of the planting site, the traditional practices and the financial support provided by each country. Overall, European countries do not apply the “target seedling concept” for seedling production except for seed origin. Seedling production in many countries is still driven by traditional “know-how” and much less by scientific knowledge progress, which is not adequately disseminated and transferred to the end-users.
Our review highlights the need for greater harmonization of seedling quality practices across Europe and the increased dissemination of scientific knowledge to improve seedling quality in forest regeneration activities.
Keywords: forest nursery, forestation, legislation, morphological and physiological quality, standards, forest reproductive material, FRM
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8. Global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native trees to prevent tree invasions and mitigate their negative impactsGiuseppe Brundu, Aníbal Pauchard, Petr Pyšek, Jan Pergl, Anja M. Bindewald, Antonio Brunori, Susan Canavan, Thomas Campagnaro, Laura Celesti-Grapow, Michele de Sá Dechoum, Marjana Westergren, 2020, original scientific article Abstract: Sustainably managed non-native trees deliver economic and societal benefits with limited risk of spread to adjoining areas. However, some plantations have launched invasions that cause substantial damage to biodiversity and ecosystem services, while others pose substantial threats of causing such impacts. The challenge is to maximise the benefits of non-native trees, while minimising negative impacts and preserving future benefits and options. A workshop was held in 2019 to develop global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native trees, using the Council of Europe % Bern Convention Code of Conduct on Invasive Alien Trees as a starting point. The global guidelines consist of eight recommendations: 1) Use native trees, or non-invasive non-native trees, in preference to invasive non-native trees; 2) Be aware of and comply with international, national, and regional regulations concerning non-native trees; 3) Be aware of the risk of invasion and consider global change trends; 4) Design and adopt tailored practices for plantation site selection and silvicultural management; 5) Promote and implement early detection and rapid response programmes; 6) Design and adopt tailored practices for invasive non-native tree control, habitat restoration, and for dealing with highly modified ecosystems; 7) Engage with stakeholders on the risks posed by invasive non-native trees, the impacts caused, and the options for management; and 8) Develop and support global networks, collaborative research, and information sharing on native and non-native trees. The global guidelines are a first step towards building global consensus on the precautions that should be taken when introducing and planting non-native trees. They are voluntary and are intended to complement statutory requirements under international and national legislation. The application of the global guidelines and the achievement of their goals will help to conserve forest biodiversity, ensure sustainable forestry, and contribute to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations linked with forest biodiversity.
Keywords: biological invasions, code of conduct, environmental policy and legislation, invasion science, stakeholder engagement, stakeholder participation, sustainable forestry
Published in DiRROS: 26.01.2021; Views: 2534; Downloads: 1711
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9. Cultivation and utilization of Poplars, Willows and other fast-growing trees in Slovenia : report of the National Poplar CommissionGregor Božič, Andreja Ferreira, Anže Martin Pintar, Gordana Beltram, Marko Kovač, Darja Istenič, Špela Ščap, Marjana Westergren, Marko Bajc, Daniel Zorko, Simon Verebič, Nikica Ogris, Hojka Kraigher, 2020, treatise, preliminary study, study Keywords: Poplar, Willow, Black Walnut, Black Locust, international commission, FAO, national report, questionnaire, genetics, forest protection, legislation, categorisation, forest products, ecology, Slovenia
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10. Questionnaire on poplars and other fast-growing trees sustaining people and the environment 2016 - 2019 : report of the National Poplar CommissionGregor Božič, Andreja Ferreira, Anže Martin Pintar, 2020, treatise, preliminary study, study Keywords: Poplar, Willow, Black Walnut, Black Locust, international commission, FAO, national report, questionnaire, genetics, forest protection, legislation, categorisation, forest products, ecology, Slovenia
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