Project executed in 2009
International Projects and Scientific Research Commissioned by Foreign Institutions
Enhancing Conservation of the Critical Network of Sites required by Migratory Waterbirds on the African/Eurasian Flyways (AEWA)
Funded by UNEP
Chief Executive - Dr. S. Švažas
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) conservation in Lithuania
Funded by EU, Ministry of Environment, coordinated by Lithuanian Ornitologists Society
Chief Executive - Dr. M. Dagys
Ecology of infectious diseases: Effects of deforestation on the prevalence of blood-borne pathogens in African rainforest birds
Funded by University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Chief Executive - Habil. Dr. G. Valkiūnas
Biological Effects of Anthropogenic Chemical Stress: Tools for the assessment of Ecosystem Health (BONUS project 114 BEAST)
Coordinated by Finnish environment institute
Chief Executive - Habil. Dr. J. Baršienė
Securing the Conservation of biodiversity across Administrative Levels and spatial, temporal, and Ecological Scales
Funded by the EU 7th Framework Programme, coordinated by the Helmholtz
Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Germany
Chief Executive - Dr. A. Budrienė
Developing the EU biodiversity research strategy
Funded by the EU 6th Framework Programme, coordinated by the Institute of Ecology and Botany of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Chief Executive - Dr. E. Budrys
A Pan-European Species-directories Infrastructure
Funded by the EU 7th Framework Programme, coordinated by the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Chief Executive - Dr. E. Budrys
COST Action 636 for the Implementation of European Concerted Research “Xenobiotics in urban water cycle”
Coordinated by the Institute of Environment & Resources of the Technical University of Denmark
Chief Executive - Dr. M. Z. Vosylienė
Marine special protected areas in the eastern part of the Baltic Sea (LIFE-Marine SPAs)
Coordinated by Baltijas Vides forums, Latvia
Chief Executive - Dr. Mindaugas Dagys, Dr. L. Ložys
Breeding ecology and population genetic structure of Woodpigeon Columba palumbus in the Eastern Baltic Region
Coordinated by Federacion de Caza de Euskadi, Spain
Chief Executive - Dr. S. Švažas
Restoration of open natural floodplain habitats in Senrusne Ornithological Reserve of the Nemunas River Delta
Funded by The Wildlife Habitat Charitable Trust, United Kingdom
Chief Executive - Dr. S. Švažas
Study of waterbird movements and of avian risks in Lithuania
Funded by Migrating Western Palearctic Birds, France
Chief Executive - Dr. S. Švažas
A system for the sustainable management of Lithuanian marine resources using novel surveillance, modeling tools and an ecosystem approach
Coordinated by Klaipėda University
Chief Executive - Dr. L. Ložys
Biodiversity in a parasite host system: blood parasites, Culicoides vectors and avian hosts
Coordinated by Lund University, Sweden
Chief Executive - Habil. Dr. G. Valkiūnas
The influence of evolutionary history and anthropogenic factors on the genetic structure of Eurasian lynx at the western edge of its range in Europe
Funded by Mammal Research Institute, Polish Academy of Science
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Scientific Research Commissioned by the Ministries of the Republic of Lithuania
Development of the molecular biology method for the determination of patotypes of the quarantine cystic nematodes Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida
Comissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Executive - Dr. P. Ivinskis
Research on the survival of salmon juveniles under natural conditions reared in the Žeimena Salmon Hatchery and released into natural waters
Comissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Executive - Dr. N. Kazlauskienė
Research on the rational utilisation of fish stock in the Curonian Lagoon
Comissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Repečka
Evaluation of abundance and migration studies of diadromous and semidiadromous fish species (salmon, sea trout, smelt, vimba and twaite shad) in the coastal zone of the Baltic Sea, the Curonian Lagoon, the Nemunas River delta and summer-type polders
Comissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Repečka
Evaluation of ruff and stickleback impact on the commercial fish stock in the Curonian Lagoon and the Nemunas River delta and the necessity to regulate their numbers
Comissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Repečka
Compilation of dictionaries of commercial crustaceans and molluscs names
Comissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Executive - Dr. G. Vaitonis
Determination of wolf population management techniques and preparation of recommendations and methods
Comissioned by the Ministry of Environment
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Genetic studies and inventory compilation of the wolf population
Comissioned by the Ministry of Environment
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Development of action plans for the conservation of 23 protected and rare species
Comissioned by the Ministry of Environment
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Development of lynx and eagle-owl breeding programmes
Comissioned by the Ministry of Environment
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Development of the action plan for the population abundance control of seven invasive species
Comissioned by the Ministry of Environment
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Scientific Research Funded by the Lithuanian State Science and Studies Foundation
Scientific study visit of the researcher Dr. V. Tubelytė- Kirdienė "Evaluation of genetic variability in Galliformes and waterfowl using DNA markers; investigation of galliform genes involved in carbohydrate metabolism; correlation analysis of genetic polymorphism; physiological and adaptive traits"
Supervisor - Prof. Habil. Dr. A. Sruoga
Scientific study visit of the researcher Dr. M. Starodubaitė "Molecular-genetic, phenetic and morphometric variability in the Talpa genus and determination of taxonomic criteria"
Supervisor - Prof. Habil. Dr. A. Sruoga
Trends in ecosystems development, and studies on the molecular phylogeography of populations in the Baltic region
Chief Executive - Habil. Dr. G. Valkiūnas
Links between the karyotypical and molecular evolution of molluscs of the genus Sphaerium (Bivalvia)
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Petkevičiūtė
Assessment of the anthropogenic impact on habitats on the basis of species and genetic diversity of bioindicators
Chief Executive - Dr. E. Budrys
Scientific Research Funded by the Research Council of Lithuania
Scientific study visit of the researcher Dr. A. Križanauskienė "Specificity investigations of bird malaria parasites and other haemosporidia (Sporozoa, Haemosporida)"
Supervisor - Habil. Dr. G. Valkiūnas
Scientific study visit of the researcher Dr. A. Makarikov "Morphology, systematics and biogeography of cestodes of the family Hymenolepididae in European small rodents (Rodentia)"
Supervisor - Habil. Dr. V. Kontrimavičius
The Lithuanian Science Council-funded internship of students at the institute
The nucleotide sequence analysis of the mtDNA control region in birds of the order Anseriformes
Habil. Dr. A. Sruoga
Application of modern fish otolith processing and digital analysis methods for individual growth and age structure evaluation of perch (Perca fluviatilis) population in the Curonian Lagoon
Dr. L. Ložys
Evaluation of fish populations’ age structure and individual growth by modern fish otolith processing and digital analysis methods and application of these parameters for roach (Rutilus rutilus) stock assessment and management modelling in the Curonian Lagoon
Dr. L. Ložys
Scientific Research Funded by Lithuanian Institutions
Research on the invasive blood-sucking blackfly population dynamics and determination of distribution vectors
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Bernotienė, Dr. (hb) S. Podėnas
Research of benthic fauna under the ICP IM Programme and in the typical agroecosystem of Middle Lithuania
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - Dr. K. Arbačiauskas
Research of ichthyofauna in rivers and lakes of Eastern Lithuania
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - Dr. T. Virbickas
Research on the status of commercial fish populations
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - Dr. V. Kesminas
Research on diadromous fish status in the rivers of Eastern Lithuania
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - Dr. V. Kesminas
Evaluation of the status of fish and lamprey species of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - Dr. V. Kesminas
Research of ichthyofauna and fish-based evaluation of its ecological status in the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Repečka
Evaluation of the status of bird species of Community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency
Chief Executive - L. Raudonikis
Evaluation of the status of problematic invasive mink species, and animal species (European pond turtle and otter) of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation
Comissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency and State Service for Protected Areas
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Genomic investigations of economically significant insect, mite and fungus populations in the Baltic region
Comissioned by the Lithuanian Institute of Agriculture
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Bernotienė
Investigations of the anthropogenic impact on ecosystems, their composition and formation (Bilateral cooperation between Lithuania and the Ukraine)
Comissioned by the Agency for International Science and Technology Development Programmes in Lithuania
Chief Executive - Habil. Dr. V. Kontrimavičius
COST Action 636: Xenobiotics in the urban water cycle
Comissioned by the Agency for International Science and Technology Development Programmes
Chief Executive - Dr. M. Z. Vosylienė
Research on the migration of wild animals across highways of national importance, identification of problematic segments, preparation of recommendations for installing enclosures and other means
Comissioned by the Lithuanian Road Administration under the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb) L. Balčiauskas
Biological invasions in Lithuanian ecosystems under the climate change: causes, impacts and projections
Comissioned by the Klaipėda University; funded by the Lithuanian State Science and Studies Foundation
Chief Executive - L. Raudonikis
Analysis of small genomes and the use of metagenic methods for the selection of new biocatalysts
Comissioned by the Vilnius University; funded by the Lithuanian Science and Studies Foundation
Chief Executive - Habil. Dr. V. Būda
Determination of the necessary amount of preparations and their application time and localities in blood-sucking blackfly control, supervision of its procedure and estimation of results
Comissioned by the Governor Administration of Alytus County
Chief Executive - Dr. R. Bernotienė. Dr. (hb) S. Podėnas
Ecological education of the society
Comissioned by the Vilnius City Municipal Goverment Administration
Chief Executive - Dr. A. Burba
Monitoring of bird species of EU importance (the Fern-owl, Black Grouse, Black Woodpecker, Honey Buzzard) in Rūdininkai Forest and the Blue Throat in Baltoji Vokė wetlands
Comissioned by the Directorate of the Dieveniškės Historical Regional Park
Chief Executive - L. Raudonikis
Under the support agreement, participation in the implementation of the State programme “National science development in the field of ecology”, which is being carried out by the Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University. The programme aims to coordinate Lithuanian criteria for the state assessment of rivers and lakes with the general harmonized EU criteria
Comissioned by the Public Agency “Soil remediation technologies”
Chief Executive - Dr. K. Arbačiauskas, Dr. T. Virbickas
Evaluation of ichthyofauna diversity in the Nevėžis River and its state at the construction site of the Kruostas Hydroelectric Power Plant
Comissioned by the JSC Baltic Hydroenergy
Chief Executive - Dr. V. Kesminas
Effectiveness evaluation of the repellent ”Wam Porocol”
Comissioned by the JSC Graderlita
Chief Executive - Dr. (hb.) L. Balčiauskas
Development of management plans for the regions of the Lielupė, Venta and Dauguva River basins
Comissioned by the Public institution “Center for Environmental Policy”
Chief Executive - Dr. T. Virbickas
Assessment of bird impact on aquaculture enterprises
Comissioned by the National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture
Chief Executive - L. Raudonikis
Running of classes for the young researchers in laboratories of the Institute of Ecology of Vilnius university
Comissioned by the Lithuanian Youth Information and Technical Creativity Centre
Chief Executive - Habil. Dr. V. Būda
Scientific research internship of the student Mindaugas Kazlauskas at the Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
Comissioned by the Vilnius Pedagogical University
Chief Executive - Dr. N. Kazlauskienė