Over the summer, from 19th to 29th August, Shebenik National Park hosted the International Small Mammals Research Camp, a living laboratory for researching these species. The camp brought together almost 50 participants from eight different countries, including students, researchers, experts, and young nature enthusiasts—all united by their passion for the conservation of small mammals. The […]| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
During the second phase of the “Adventure Zone in Galicica National Park”, a project funded by PONT, several key activities were implemented that significantly enriched the park’s adventure and tourism offerings. These initiatives aim to strike a sustainable balance between conserving natural values and promoting responsible tourism through the introduction of new attractions designed to […] The post Enhancing Adventure and Tourism offerings in Galicica National Park appeared first on...| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
The aim of PONT Connect is to “improve the conservation of ecosystem connectivity and the sustainable co-management of ecological corridors thereby maintaining and enhancing linkages between cross-border protected areas”. The south-western Balkans is one of Europe’s most biologically diverse regions. In this region, the Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust (PONT) has a long-established track record of […]| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
Over the past century, the Mountaineering Club “Ljuboten” – Tetovo has carried out a wide range of activities aimed at the development of mountaineering, tourism, education, and environmental protection. As an organisation, the club has experienced both ups and downs over the years, yet it has successfully endured for a hundred years, adapting and operating […] The post From Legacy to Leadership: How “Ljuboten” Mountaineering Club is shaping year-round Eco-Tourism on Shar Mountain...| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
The PONT board members had a memorable experience visiting the Shar Mountain National Park in North Macedonia. The visit started with an introduction at the premises of the Public Institution Shar Mountain National Park where Board members gained initial insights into this park (proclaimed in 2021). They were impressed by the rapid progress this young […]| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
The summer of 2025 has once again placed Albania at the centre of a wildfire emergency. By the end of July, over 12,600 hectares of land had burned, and by mid-August, the total area scorched had reached 55,154 hectares (EFFIS 2025). Entire villages in Gramsh and Delvinë were evacuated, fires threatened beloved protected areas such […]| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
For the sixth consecutive year, the Macedonian Ecological Society (MES) has successfully coordinated the seasonal mowing of wet meadows in the Prespa region. This is a vital conservation effort delivered in collaboration with the Municipality of Resen, Ezerani Nature Park, Galicica National Park, local livestock farmers and agricultural communities. This year’s mowing campaign resulted in […]| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
“The documentary film titled Harmony Between People and Nature – Monument of Nature Vevchani Springs (2025) explores the profound and inseparable connection between the people of Vevchani and the natural monument — Vevchani Springs. Through testimonies from prominent figures and residents, the film reveals the richness of the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of this […]| Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
