Background The Natura 2000 network site, Jerup Hede, RÃ¥bjerg og Tolshave Mose, hosts one of the largest dune and mire habitats in Denmark (4 024 ha). It comprises an old heath and bog area (mose is Danish for bog) with 25 different habitat types, seven of which have priority status. Furthermore, the Corncrake (Crex crex), an Annex I bird species with special European conservation interest, is also present at this site. Objectives The project's overall objective is to restore the entire Jerup Hede Natura 2000 site to a favourable conservation status. Habitat types with an unfavourable conservation status will be targeted for restoration and enlargement. The project will address all identified threats, and will establish sustainable management practices so that the favourable status of the site can be maintained after the close of the LIFE project. The project also aims to demonstrate new methods for: Clearing of tree and shrub overgrowth in inaccessible areas; Combining EU LIFE support with support from the Danish Rural Development Programme in order to enhance the conservation status of both areas suitable for agri-environment schemes, and areas that can only obtain support from the LIFE programme; Combating invasive alien species; Working with a large number (554) of private landowners; Corncrake (Crex crex) management. Expected results: It is expected that by the end of the project, the targeted habitat types will all obtain favourable conservation status, except raised bogs, for which it is only feasible to obtain a positive prognosis. Specific results will include: Clearing of 1 116 ha of woody species; Mulching of 157 ha in preparation for grazing and mowing; Control of invasive alien species across 40 ha; Increased or improved grazing and mowing on 787 ha; Purchase of 20 ha; One-off compensation payments for 24.8 ha; Improved hydrology over 2047 ha; Culling of mink. Benchmarks for the project will be: Reestablishment of an area of at least 50 ha for natural regeneration of 7110* active raised bog; Enlargement of 2130*, 2140* and 6230*by 1 ha each; of 4010, 6410 and 7230 by 5 ha each; and of 4030 and 91D0* by 10 ha each; Habitat types 2190 and 7140 will not necessarily be enlarged, but will be improved, in particular because of the raised water table. Both will serve as habitats for the wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) and the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). A reduction in the presence of invasive species to an absolute minimum by controlling stands and reducing the risk of further spread; The water table in the summer period will be secured, resulting in fewer and shorter drought periods; The establishment of new populations of the marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) and evidence of their spread; One breeding area suitable for the wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola), one breeding area suitable for the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus), and one additional suitable feeding area; Three Crex crex singing males in at least two sub areas and an increase in breeding success due to more appropriate mowing.