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GEM Balkans - Creating conditions for the development of forest and catchment areas in the Balkans

Resource type: 
Project

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Main entity: 
Research Institute for Forest Ecology and Forestry (FAWF); Connecting Natural Values and People Foundation (CNVP)
Type of entity: 
Research centre/University
Funding: 
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
Key themes: 
Forests
Rivers
Economic and social development
Sustainable management
Protected Areas
Societal challenges: 
Social Justice and Social Cohesion
New Economic Opportunities & Green Jobs and Participatory Planning and Governance
Scope: 
Europe
Description: 

To improve the existing practices in forest management planning in terms of improving forest hydrology planning within the management plans in North Macedonia and Albania. The main activities are the following:
1) Establishment of two pilot areas, one in North Macedonia and one in Albania, where the proposed measures for protection against floods and erosion will be tested as part of integrated forest management in catchment areas;
2) Harmonization of forest and catchment management measures with EU standards;
3) Strengthening the capacities for planning in forestry concerning the aspects related to the protection of water resources, as well as protection from floods and erosion;
4) Raising awareness in society to increase understanding of the ecosystem services provided by forests concerning water resources.