Development of education in relation to the influence of ongoing climate change to hunting tourism
Implementation period: 1. 9. 2020 – 31. 8. 2023
Total budget: 358 530 EUR
Project coordinator: Czech University of Life Science, Prague – Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences – Ing. Kalábová, doc. Hart, doc. Horák
More information: Project website
Game species generate considerable benefits to society in terms of hunting values, tourism, and maintenance of ecosystem balance. Hunting tourism is considered as a tool of wildlife protection. European experts emphasize their willingness and readiness for the maximum effort to protect and enhance the biodiversity of hunted agricultural and forestry areas. Representatives of European hunting organizations agree that efforts must be made to develop an economic concept and strategy for the use of natural resources, and to find solutions to the challenges of climate change at international level. At the same time, they agree that training and education in the field should be encouraged in order to prepare experts who understand the issue and are ready to implement appropriate protection measures. The main objective of HUNTOUR project is mainly to create educational materials for subsequent decision-making direction of the development of hunting tourism in the European Union countries. Only systematic collection of materials, comparison on a uniform basis can lead to the subsequent creation of a strategic development plan in a given area. Main goals(G) – Activities(A):
(G1): improve the level of key competences and skills in the field of hunting tourism, taking into account the need for strategic development of this area in the context of environmental and climate change p– A: Creation of educational materials O1 – O4 (multilanguage dictionary, case study, best practice guideline, textbook about hunting tourism in English and other partnership languages)
(G2) support quality improvement, excellence in innovation and internationalization at the level of education, research and training institutions through improved international cooperation between education and training providers and other hunting tourism stakeholders. A: Creation of an international team of experts; deepening cooperation between educational, research organizations and hunting tourism stakeholders during data collection for primary research; organization of short-term join staff training: Professional training in hunting tourism for further education will be organized in Prague at the end of the project. 18 participants selected in each partner country will be instructed how to use provided materials during their lectures for students or for professionals.
(G3) expand the international dimension of education by promoting mobility and cooperation between institutions from different countries. A: Implementation of transnational project meetings (TPM1-TMP5); implementation of multiplier event. 4 multiplier dissemination events are planned in each involved country at the end of the project to spread project outputs. In order to test prepared educational materials Short-term joint staff training event: Professional training in hunting tourism for further education
(G4) improve the awareness of the population in partner countries on the importance and benefits of hunting tourism through dissemination activities
(G5) improve language skills and promote EU linguistic diversity in intercultural awareness, focusing on hunting tourism A: all project activities will lead to fulfill G5 Main target groups which will be addressed are 1) Students, lecturers in tourism and forestry fields; 2) Entrepreneurs in hunting tourism; hunting communities 3)Hunting tourism authorities (international, national and local level). Due to the interconnection of hunting and tourism, an interdisciplinary project is created, so the results can be used for both forestry and tourism sector. Results of HUNTOUR: 1. Offer a unique educational package for universities to start educate students in hunting tourism 2. Fostering creativity and innovative learning practices and environments by enhancing hunting tourism knowledge 3. support for the development of hunting tourism strategies and methodologies. 4. Facilitate access for both students and hunting communities/authorities to important open educational resources. 5. Spread the importance of hunting and hunting tourism to the general public. A strong European partnership combining the strengths, capabilities and expertise of 10 partner members from 4 different countries (Czech Republic – Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Serbia – The University of Novi Sad Faculty of Sciences, University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute, The National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre Forest Research Institute) was assembled to create an innovative and practical tool for tourism and forestry fields students. Partners involved in the team have long experience in managing and implementing EU funded projects and therefore they can support the implementation of this project most effectively. All project members are experts in the specific field of hunting or hunting tourism. Project team expects future cooperation after the end of HUNTOUR project in order to continue to enhance hunting tourism education.