Strengthening Sustainable Forest Management in Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park

Healthy forests are essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and the future of protected areas. But protecting them requires knowledge, cooperation, and shared action.

On 14–15 October 2026, the 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 on 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐞̈𝐭 𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 brought together institutions and experts to discuss challenges, exchange experiences, and identify practical solutions for improving forest management in one of Kosovo’s most important natural areas.

The workshop was organised by CNVP Kosovo and the 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐞̈𝐭 𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, within the framework of the project “𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑗𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑘𝑒̈𝑡 𝑒 𝑁𝑒𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛 (2025–2028).”

Key topics included:

The legal and institutional framework for forest management in Kosovo’s national parks.

Challenges in implementing the Management Plan for Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park.

The impacts of climate change, forest fires, diseases, and pests, including bark beetles.

Forest biodiversity conservation and the protection of ecosystem functions.

Forest monitoring, prevention of illegal logging, and the use of modern technologies in protected areas.

International experiences and lessons learned, including from Harz National Park in Germany.

The 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, where participants identified key challenges, developed recommendations and priorities, and discussed next steps towards more effective and sustainable forest management.

By strengthening dialogue and cooperation among institutions, experts, and other stakeholders, the workshop contributed to identifying shared solutions for protecting forest ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable use of forest resources.

Protecting our forests today means safeguarding biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience, and preserving nature for future generations.