Land and Forest Iceland is formally collaborating with the Faroese National Museum (Tjóðsavni) on the Landscape Recovery project, focused on ecosystem restoration throughout the Faroe Islands. This initiative prioritises land reclamation, erosion mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and the promotion of moorland and wetland habitats.

Two years ago, Land and Forest specialists Iðunn Hauksdóttir and Ágústa Helgadóttir conducted preliminary fieldwork in the Faroe Islands to prepare for vegetation restoration at a significant landslide site in the hills above Syðradalur village, Kalsoy Island. This project, known as Skriðuverkefnið (The Landslide Project), involved high school students in establishing a test field for evaluating various restoration techniques. Beyond this project, Land and Forest Iceland experts have also provided consulting services to the Faroe Islands on wetland restoration.

Ms. Hauksdóttir reports that the November 22nd conference at Westman High School concluded the Skriduverkefnið project, at least temporarily. This project included a planned collaboration with neighboring countries, hence the participation of Land and Forest Iceland representatives.

Ms. Hauksdóttir delivered a presentation on Icelandic ecosystem restoration, entitled "Ecosystem Restoration—Stories from Iceland," which provided a historical context of ecological challenges in Iceland and highlighted key success factors in restoration projects. The presentation also encompassed restoration initiatives in the Faroe Islands and their significance to Faroese agriculture and natural environments. A panel discussion concluded the conference.

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The accompanying photographs depict Ms. Hauksdóttir with Ms. Elsa Berg, a Faroese National Museum staff member and Master's candidate in ecosystem restoration at the Icelandic University of Agriculture, who recently also assumed the role of Mayor of Thórshavn, the Faroese capital. Additional photographs illustrate conference attendees and a scenic Westman Islands view.