Rural living is endangered by decreasing competitiveness of local agricultural and industrial production. The countryside has been depopulating, in better case changing to holiday resorts, in worse becoming desolate. Return to traditional ways of farming, household, and crafts or implementation of new methods of environment-friendly exploration of the countryside and local resources (both natural and human) can bring a number of positive impacts. It can directly influence the local economic climate by creating new jobs, and also act as a tool of enhancement of the attractiveness of the area as a tourist destination what can imply demand for additional services. Environment-friendly sustainable management of the countryside has multiple positive influences to both local people and visitors and – in a broader context – to keeping of cultural and natural variety.
The first learning partnership visit was organised by the coordinating partner – LAG Strakonicko. It was aimed mostly on the in-deep debate on the project management and outputs but the participants have also opportunity to learn about the activities of the coordinating partner and see the best examples of the regional branding initiative.
For more information see article Learning partnership visit Czech Republic (31/10 – 02/11 2012)
“Partnerstwo dla Doliny Baryczy” organised the 7th festival of carp – Dni karpia. Two month food, craft and folklore festival included more than dozen of events that took place at many site through the Barycz Valley. For more information see http://dnikarpia.barycz.pl
