Join us for a guided botanical tour, where we will explore the rich plant life of Bohinj and discover the diverse flora along the northern shore of Lake Bohinj.

Tour Description

The botanical walk begins with a scenic boat ride from Ribčev Laz to Ukanc. From there, we pass through Camp Ukanc and continue towards the Savica River outflow. Along the way, we encounter wetland vegetation, such as sedges (Carex), woodrushes (Luzula), and perennial honesty (Lunaria rediviva).

The route takes us across Ukanc’s hummocky meadows, home to orchids (Orchidaceae), and into the warm-loving forest at the base of Pršivec, where we can admire European hop-hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), manna ash (Fraxinus ornus), woadwaxen (Genista radiata), Sternberg’s pink (Dianthus sternbergii), and knapweed (Centaurea sp.).

We make a stop at Govic Waterfall (which only flows after heavy rainfall) and continue past the fish farm. The tour concludes along the lake’s shore, offering breathtaking views of the southern ridge of the Julian Alps. Returning via Fužinarsko polje Field, we pass through meadows filled with oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum) and field scabious (Knautia arvensis) before reaching our starting point.

Peter Skoberne – Biologist and Nature Conservation Expert

Peter Skoberne graduated in biology in 1978 and earned his PhD in 2001. Since 1978, he has been actively involved in the field of nature conservation. From 2003 until his retirement in 2020, he worked at the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning. Between 2013 and 2015, he served as the acting director of the Triglav National Park.

Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to technical aspects of nature conservation, including habitat mapping, flora protection, conservation methods, and conservation history. He also played a key role in enhancing legal frameworks, institutional structures, and capacity-building efforts related to nature conservation and the management of protected areas.

In recent decades, his primary focus has been on the EU approximation process, including the designation of Natura 2000 sites in Slovenia and the management of large carnivores. He possesses extensive international experience, particularly with the CBD Convention, Bern Convention, EUROBATS Agreement, Alpine Convention, and collaborations with IUCN, WWF, and EUROPARC.

Peter Skoberne has authored numerous scientific and technical publications, including co-authoring the Red Data List of Threatened Plants in Slovenia. He has also written many popular articles about Slovenia’s natural features, flora, and landscapes, along with several books: 100 Natural Wonders of Slovenia (1988), Triglav National Park (1989), Natural Features of Slovenia (co-author, 2001), Ljubljanica (2004), Protected Plants of Slovenia (2007), and Natural Pearls of Slovenia (2017).

Additionally, he is a dedicated photographer with an extensive photo archive documenting the rich and diverse nature of Slovenia.

Information

• – Meeting point: Pier of the panoramic boat, Ribčev Laz
• – Equipment: Suitable hiking footwear and clothing
• – Price: €25.00 per person
• – Included: One-way boat ride (Ribčev Laz – Ukanc at 9:30 AM)
• – Minimum number of participants: 5

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