The NATURALLY project continues under the initiative of the Institute titled “A Recipe for Sustainable Coexistence – Invasive Species as Medicine and Food”, funded by the ADRIS Foundation. As part of this new project, our team continues to explore the potential use of invasive plant species in phytopharmacy and beyond.
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, during the 19th edition of the Days of Honey fair held in Pazin, both the NATURALLY project and its continuation were presented to the public. An expert lecture titled “Invasive (Honey) Species as Medicine and Food” was delivered by project leader Dr. Danijela Poljuha and Dr. Nediljko Landeka from the Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Istria County. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the project, understand the harmful effects of invasive species, and explore how they may also be put to good use. A significant portion of the lecture focused on the most common invasive honey plant species found in Croatia.
Following the lecture, visitors were invited to a guided tasting of honeys derived from several invasive species. The tasting was organized by the Croatian Association of Honey Sensory Analysts (HUSAM), led by Prof. Dr. Dražen Lušić, Mr. Ivan Kovač, and Mr. Mirko Almaši.
These activities, carried out as part of both our projects, aim to raise public awareness about the importance of effective invasive species management, as well as the need for sustainable adaptation and coexistence with them.
