ASCENT - APPLY SKILLS AND CONSERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT WITH NEW TOOLS

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Northern Periphery and Arctic
Date of latest update: 2023-11-16

Description

Description (EN): Read more
Website: http://www.interreg-npa.eu/
Expected Results (EN): Preparedness of responsible authorities in remote, sparsely populated areas for environmental management in relation to climate change and impacts of new investments in exploitation of natural resources
Expected Outputs (EN): Read more

Thematic information


Specific Objective: Increased capacity of remote and sparsely populated communities for sustainable environmental management
Thematic Objective: (06) preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency by:
Investment Priority: (06c) Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage

Partners (5)

Lead Partner: Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall

Department: Community & Development

Address: County House, Lifford none, none County Donegal, Ireland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.donegalcoco.ie

Total budget: EUR 568 580.30

ERDF budget: EUR 369 577.19

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Soil Conservation Service of Iceland

Name: Soil Conservation Service of Iceland

Address: Gunnarsholt, IS-851 Hella, Iceland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.land.is/

Total budget: EUR 250 051.36

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Name: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Department: Enterprise, Employment & Regeneration

Address: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Crossmaglen Community Centre, O’Fiaich Square, BT35 9HG Crossmaglen, United Kingdom

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.newrymournedown.org/

Total budget: EUR 311 496.14

ERDF budget: EUR 202 472.49

Hordaland County Council

Name: Hordaland County Council

Department: Dep. of Regional Development / Economic Development Section

Address: Agnes Mowinckels gt 5, 5020 Bergen, Norway

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.hordaland.no

Total budget: EUR 324 125.26

Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut

Name: Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut

Department: Parks & Wildlife Finland / Ostrobothnia Unit

Address: PL 94 (Vernissakatu 4), 1301 Vantaa, Finland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.metsa.fi/web/en

Total budget: EUR 204 999.48

ERDF budget: EUR 133 249.66

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Summary

Project name (EN): ASCENT - APPLY SKILLS AND CONSERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT WITH NEW TOOLS

Project acronym: ASCENT

Project start date: 2016-09-01

Project end date: 2019-11-30

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 659 252.53

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 705 299.34

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 65.00%

Co-financing sources:

  • ERDF: Amount, EUR 705 299.34.

Third-country contribution: Iceland: EUR 150 030.82 (ERDF equivalent only); Norway: EUR 162 062.63 (ERDF equivalent only)


Documents

Documents on this project are listed below, and organised by category. Please note field "Data source", attached to each document. Keep.eu users are free to use these documents as long as they mention the data source and keep.eu.

Brochures / magazines / manuals
CRITERIA FOR DESTINATIONS WHO WISH TO APPLY FOR STATUS AS NORWEGIAN SCENIC PATH

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Five sustainable management toolkits for balancing tourism, cultural and economic interests with environmental needs

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Project’s final reports
A Research Report Documenting Upland Path Management Approaches to Contribute to Enhanced Knowledge and Appreciation of the Issues Affecting Sites

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Project’s final report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-research-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Reports
Eldhraun Tillögur

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: is

Attachment file: Download

Measuring sustainability of recreation and tourism

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Úlfarsfell Path Categories

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: is

Attachment file: Download

PAVE Makes a Difference

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

AN EARAGAILINTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-09-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Condition Assessment and Strategic Path Review

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-09-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Living Laboratory Study Visit Report: Norwegian Study visit to Slieve Donard & Slieve Gullion, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-09-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Living Laboratory Study Visit Report: Slieve Donard & Slieve Gullion, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-04-27

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Living Laboratory Study Visit Report: Norway 2018

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-09-14

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Living Laboratory Study Visit Report: Iceland 2018

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-07-02

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Living Laboratory Study Visit Report: Finland 2017

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2017-09-15

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Thematic Workshop on Ethics, Standards & Guiding Principles: Managing Upland Paths – Are Good Principles Enough?

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2017-11-23

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Desktop Review of Best Practice, Similar Projects and Policy

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2017-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Ethics, Standards and Guiding Principles, for Managing Increased Erosion in Environmentally Sensitive Landscapes

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2017-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Habitat Review Report (Flora and Fauna), Errigal Mountain

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Habitat Assessment: Slieve Gullion Co Down, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Habitat Assessment: Slieve Donard Co Down, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Strategic Path Review: Slieve Gullion Co Down, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Strategic Path Review: Slieve Donard Co Down, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Condition Assessment: Slieve Gullion Co Down, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Condition Assessment: Slieve Donard Co Down, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Condition Assessment: Trolltunga, Norway

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Condition Assessment: Hossa National Park Suomussalmi, Finland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/learn-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.4 Thematic Seminars: Building a better path for our landscapes

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-09-13

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.4 Thematic Seminars: Norway’s focus on public health, innovation in tourism and nature management

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-03-12

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.4 Thematic Seminars: Approaches to Path Repair in Sensitive Landscapes

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-04-24

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.4 ENGAGING WITH KEY USERS: Engaging with key stakeholders during study visit to Scotland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2017-03-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.4 Thematic Seminars: Constant care and maintenance - the key to sustainable path work

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-11-06

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.4 Thematic Seminars: Two Steps Forwards

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2017-09-11

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.4 ENGAGING WITH KEY USERS: Linnanvirta event promotes sustainability of green areas

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.3 EDUCATION & UPSKILLING PROGRAMMES: A working partnership across borders – the value of practical study visits

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.3 EDUCATION & UPSKILLING PROGRAMMES: Developing an upland path work training course for practitioners and managers

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.3 EDUCATION & UPSKILLING PROGRAMMES: Empowering communities to maintain upland paths

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.3 EDUCATION & UPSKILLING PROGRAMMES: The need for training among those who do the practical work

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.3 EDUCATION & UPSKILLING PROGRAMMES: New system for implementation planning in use

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.2 PILOTING OF LEARNED MODELS: Using sheep’s wool as a building material in paths: A demonstration of three different techniques

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.2 PILOTING OF LEARNED MODELS: Trialling techniques for draining water from the path at Gryteskar pass: ASCENT teams from Trolltunga and Mournes

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.2 PILOTING OF LEARNED MODELS: Piloting a natural and sensitive way of protecting trees while maintaining a popular mountain access route to Slieve Donard

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.2 PILOTING OF LEARNED MODELS: Instilling confidence and moving forward to implementing sustainable access at Errigal

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.2 PILOTING OF LEARNED MODELS: A reactive response to a problem can often cause a different problem at a different and unforeseen place

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.2 PILOTING OF LEARNED MODELS: Applying new solutions in path management for safety and habitat protection

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.1 PARTICIPATORY METHODS: Surveying to inform strategic management of iconic landscapes

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.1 PARTICIPATORY METHODS: Deploying GIS Technology to Manage Uplands Sustainably

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.1 PARTICIPATORY METHODS: Innovative Technology to Capture Visitor Experiences and Opinions at Errigal Mountain

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.1 PARTICIPATORY METHODS: What can we learn from visitors’ experience – and can we use that information for policymaking and planning of a tourist site?

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

T3.1 PARTICIPATORY METHODS: Vital Information Collected for Management and Monitoring Purposes

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/trial-additional-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Studies / surveys
Vulnerability analysis for Trolltunga path

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Visitor strategy for Trolltunga path

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Slieve Donard Path Review Project

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-06-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Sårbarhetsanalyse for Trolltungastien

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-08-28

Languages: no

Attachment file: Download

Besøksstrategi for Trolltunga

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://www.ascent-project.eu/design-reports/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-07-09

Languages: no

Attachment file: Download

Hossan kansallispuiston kävijätutkimus 2017–2018

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/funded-projects/project/157/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-04-01

Languages: fi

Attachment file: Download

Videos / films
ASCENT Project at Slieve Donard, Meet the Team

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-01-22

Languages: en

ASCENT Errigal Mountain Footfall Counter

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-08-03

Languages: en

ASCENT Project design work at Trolltunga, Norway

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-08-31

Languages: en

ASCENT Project at Hossa, Finland

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-08-31

Languages: en

ASCENT Project at Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-08-31

Languages: en

ASCENT Project Study Visit to Slieve Gullion & Slieve Donard April 2018

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-08-31

Languages: en

ASCENT Project Trolltunga, Norway

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-08-31

Languages: en

ASCENT Project Restoring Vegetation at Slieve Donard

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-09-06

Languages: en

Hossa National Park: Timelapse

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-09-06

Languages: en

ASCENT Project at Riisitunturi National Park, Finland

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-09-08

Languages: en

ASCENT Project at Errigal Mountain, Co Donegal

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2018-11-03

Languages: en

ASCENT: Promoting Responsible Recreation at Errigal /Ag siúl ar an Earagail le meas agus le siosmaid

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-02-04

Languages: en

ASCENT Project Branch and Aggregate Technique

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-05-08

Languages: en

ASCENT to Summit – five journeys towards one common goal

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-06-27

Languages: en

ASCENT Project - Path repair on boggy ground using sheep wool

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-10-05

Languages: en

ASCENT Project - Repairing paths in woodland with Branch & Aggregate technique

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-10-05

Languages: en

ASCENT Project - Repairing Paths Stonework & Landscaping

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuBF9qQ14vBUoEfhDSn0cw

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-10-05

Languages: en

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Financing programme

2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Northern Periphery and Arctic

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2023-11-02

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

152 / 152 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

779 / 779 (100%)

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