General project data

LifeGoodStream project data

• Catchment area: 33 km².
• 50% agricultural land, 42% forest, 8% urban areas.
• Project period 6 years (2015-2021).
• Budget 2.002,750 M€ (ca 20 Mskr).

The problem:

• Floods in the village of Trönninge.
• Moderate Ecological Status (nutrients, barriers).
• Low biodiversity in stream and floodplain.

Our main goal:

• Good Ecological Status of an agricultural stream.
• Introducing Integrated Buffer Zones in a holistic approach.

Partners (financing):

• Hushållningssällskapet Halland (1.5%). Rural Economy and Agricultural Society, Halland.
• Länsstyrelsen Halland (1.8%). County Administrative Board of Halland.
• Halmstads Kommun (2,1%). Municipality of Halmstad

Contribution:

• European Union (49 %).
• Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (45,6 %).
• Affiliated partner: Högskolan i Halmstad, Halmstad University

Photos: Map over southern Sweden with the project location marked and a close up showing the catchment area.

Links: Please click on the logotypes.