The objective of the ‘CNVP – Vital Pastures’ project is to conserve mountain pastures and their biodiversity in the Sharr, Korab-Koritnik, and Mavrovo regions by supporting traditional livestock practices, improving management knowledge, demonstrating restoration approaches, and promoting solutions to decision-makers, thereby contributing to both nature conservation and community well-being.
Project Fact Sheet
| Project Name: | European Green Belt – Vital Pastures in Transboundary Sharr/Korab/Koritnik/Mavrovo |
| Duration: Start and end date: | June 2025 – May 2028 (36 months) |
| Implementing Agency / Contractor and partners: | Connecting Natural Values and People – CNVP Kosovo |
| Direct Beneficiary: | Local farmers and communities managing pastures. Local action group. Protected area managers in the region. |
| Target Area: | Sharri National Park, Prizren region |
| Project purpose | The objective of the ‘CNVP – Vital Pastures’ project is to conserve mountain pastures and their biodiversity in the Sharr, Korab-Koritnik, and Mavrovo regions by supporting traditional livestock practices, improving management knowledge, demonstrating restoration approaches, and promoting solutions to decision-makers, thereby contributing to both nature conservation and community well-being. |
| Main outputs: | The main project outputs: – Assessment & Management: Baseline assessment and pasture management plans reviewed; good practices documented. – Restoration: 10 ha of pastures will restore through pilot actions. – Cultivation & Marketing: Farmers will be trained and pilot cultivation will be established. – Advocacy & Subsidies: Subsidy schemes assessed and policy recommendations will develop. Also, some advocacy actions will be conducted. – Awareness & Education: Awareness campaigns will be implemented; educational events and materials delivered. – Cooperation & Exchange: Cooperation with partners and LAG Sharri, participation in transboundary activities and international conferences, knowledge exchange |
| Current status: | Ongoing |