Today, in hotel Istatov, Dojran started two day workshop on the subject of Development of national ecological network in RM (MAK – NEN). This is a beginning of a project implemented by MES (Macedonian Ecological Society), ECNC (European Center for Nature Conservation) supported by the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning) MESP of RM.

The workshop was open by Mr. Filip Ivanov (MESP), Dr. Lawrence Jones Walters (ECNC) and Professor D-r.Ljupco Meloski (President of MES). They were pleased by the cooperation between their institutions. On the first working day, the participants were briefed about the need for establishment of ecological network in the country. 

Main goal of this project is development of National ecological network in RM (MAK – NEN) as an integral part of Pan – European ecological network (PEEN). This project will address the problem with the large beasts (brown bear, wolf, and lynx). The brown bear will receive special attention. Management plan for wild corridors of the brown bear will be prepared. This plan will provide better understanding of the place and interconnection of the brown bear within the ecological system, interconnection of the habitats and the concept of ecological networks in general. 

The agenda on the second day of the workshop is visit to the Monospitovo wetlands. Overview of the protection activities and development of the eco-tourism around it.

 Thursday, 23 April 2009  

Institutions involved in the project: MES, MESP, ECNC

Robertina Brajanoska – National coordinator of the project

Ljupco Melovski (President of MES ):Why is ecological network needed in RM

Naumce Noveski – Representative from PINPG

Working environment

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Institutions involved in the project: MES, MESP, ECNC