This thematic brochure was elaborated under the framework of a cooperation project with the CNPA and is a result of the international colloquium "Large carnivores: management, research and public relation strategies of the protected areas" in the Nizke Tatry National Park / Slovakia (2nd - 4th July 2009).

This brochure summarizes all the activities led under the framework of Alpine-Carpathian cooperation since 2001 which set up the framework for  international cooperation with the newly established CNPA - Carpathian Network of Protected Areas.

It is complemented by a CD with all the publications edited for the CNPA as well as a report from the first CNPA Conference, held in September 2008. 

This brochure presents the Carpathian Network of Protected Areas.

Municipalities' contributions to improving ecological connectivity.

The catalogue lists the various Alpine Network publications such as:

• conference proceedings
• specialist subjects
• bulletins
• educational material
• book of Alpine stories and legends;
• special items (e.g. a map of Alpine protected areas and the 'Mountains and Myths' exhibition)

The report presents the activities of the Alpine Network of Protected Areas from 2007-2008, with a focus on the topics of ecological networks, climate change and communications. It also presents the newly elected members of the International Steering Committee.

The activity report is completed by a CD-rom as minutes of the 6th International Conference and General assembly of the Alpine protected areas (October 2008, Bled/S): programme, PowerPoint presentations, presentations' summaries, internal rules, etc.