Islets

The HPP chain on the lower course of the Sava follows a multipurpose design. When building the accompanying infrastructure for the fourth hydroelectric power plant in the chain, Brežice HPP, whose run-of-river reservoir stretches between the towns of Krško and Brežice, we placed a strong focus on coordinating with the nature protection professionals since our extensive configurations affected many habitats of animal and plant species alike. During construction, we put great attention and effort into these habitats and established six replacement habitats. We also provided other nature-based configurations such as wetlands and shoals, completed the renaturalization of the Močnik and Struga streams, and enabled the survival of the flat bark beetle Cucujus cinnaberinus by setting up numerous eco-cells.

If you take a walk along the Sava between Krško and Brežice, you can take a moment to check out eleven interpretation panels providing basic information on individual habitat types along with information about the plant and animal species found in a particular area or individual replacement habitat.

Next to the interpretation panel NH5 – bird nesting replacement habitat 5 also stands a wooden bird-watching blind, where you can watch birds through flap-covered portholes, quietly so as not to disturb their carefree flight.

Most of the implemented nature protection measures have proven to be very successful, which is something we take great pride in. In addition, we carry out regular nature monitoring and – as appropriate and based on results – we also complement or fix the nature protection measures so as to provide as best as possible living conditions for the flora and fauna in the area of the run-of-river reservoir between Krško and Brežice.

This photography monograph follows the same design as the interpretation panels found at the replacement habitats in their natural setting along the reservoir, so it can also serve as a guide while taking a walk along the Sava downstream from Krško to Brežice and back along the opposite bank.

Welcome to the journey downriver from Krško to Brežice and back along the opposite bank river Sava. You are invited to take a moment to check out the interpretation panels with useful information on individual animals and plants and to enjoy observing nature's sights and the blue river beauty – the Sava.