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What do bears eat in Prespa?

Proper conservation of large carnivores, like the brown bear, always entails a robust understanding of their ecology. The diet is one of the fundamental elements that needs to be well assessed before proposing management measures A recent scientific paper, published in the Macedonian Journal of Ecology and Environment , delves deep into this specific issue. This study stems from a two-year cross-border scientific research initiative conducted in the Prespa region in 2018 and 2019 by the large…

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Northern Forests Initiative

The Macedonian Ecological Society (MES), in coordination with the IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IUCN ECARO) and collaboration with the Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA), with the support of the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, Republic of North Macedonia, has launched a new project “Northern Forests Initiative: Forest Restoration in North Macedonia and Albania” on the 6 th of September 2023 in the National Park…

Plant and Ecosystem Protection

Nurturing biodiversity: Unveiling the impact of thoughtful afforestation practices

As stewards of nature, our interconnectedness with biodiversity is undeniable. It pains us that human actions often disrupt this delicate balance. Committed to the Bonn Challenge, we pledge to revive our ailing forests. Yet, can we not aspire to restore our woodlands with an even greater environmental conscience? The team of experts implementing the ROAM assessment and designing interventions for the restoration of forest landscapes in the Bukovik area is working on conducting the ROAM…

Plant and Ecosystem Protection

The Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme Newsletter (December, 2023)

The Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme Newsletter is a publication which promotes the most important news and achievements of all partners involved in the Programme. This issue covers news surrounding the implementation of the Programme; the contribution that hunters make to the Programme; personal stories from our colleagues as well as the most important events and national changes to nature conservation. The Newsletter is available in three languages: Билтен на Програмата за закрепнување на…

Програма за закрепнување на балнканскиот рис

New video and study: The hidden dangers of pesticide misuse on health

Pesticides, initially designed to rid us of pests, bring with them hidden dangers when misused, casting a shadow over our daily lives and overall health. The consequences of mishandling these toxic substances reach far beyond their intended purpose, posing a grave threat to human health, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children. In reality, a single misstep with pesticides can lead to unexpected accidents, affecting not only us but also our loved ones in ways we never could have…

Bird Study and Protection

International Workshop on combating Environmental Crimes

The involvement of the judicial authorities in current topics in the protection of nature and the environment is key to the combatting of environmental crimes. This was concluded at the international workshop on the role of public prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving environmental crimes. The workshop, which took place on the 8 th of November in Madrid, Spain, was organized by the Vulture Conservation Foundation together with the Spanish Public Prosecutor's…

Trainings organized for investigation in cases of wildlife poisonings

On the 6th and 7th of November, the first national trainings were held for investigations of wildlife poisoning cases in North Macedonia. The trainings were intended for the competent institutions that are required to react and investigate such environmental violations or crimes. The first training was held in Kavadarci for the participants from Kavadarci, Veles and Negotino, while the second training the following day was held in Bitola for the participants from Bitola, Prilep and Resen.…

European Vulture Conference 2023

From 14 th -17 th of November in Cáceres, the international conference on vultures in Europe took place in which two representatives from our organization participated. Throughout history, four subspecies of vultures are consistently inhabiting Europe: the Griffon vulture ( Gyps fulvus ), the Egyptian vulture ( Neophron percnopterus ), the Black vulture ( Aegypius monachus ) and the Bearded vulture ( Gypaetus barbatus ). In recent years, it is assumed that with climate changes and favorable…

Northern Forests Initiative: Forest Restoration in North Macedonia and Albania

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New video vividly illustrates the cycle of illegal wildlife poisoning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWr9un9yCo Illegal wildlife poisoning is a cruel and harmful practice. Despite being banned in many countries, it remains a widespread method of eliminating animals that are considered pests or predators. The consequences extend far beyond the intended targets, affecting wildlife and even humans. Leaving poison baits out in the open starts a cycle, indiscriminately killing any animal that comes into contact with these toxic substances. This cycle has devastating…

MES participates in the third “Supreme Level” training organized by the Wildlife Crime Academy in Malaga, Spain

A total of five participants from various relevant government institutions and organizations from the country took part in the third training organized by the Wildlife Crime Academy, which took place last week in Malaga (Spain). Participants from North Macedonia trained together with 39 other participants from nine European countries and gained qualifications in this highly advanced and specialized field. The training aims to assist representatives of relevant institutions in prosecuting and…

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Education on the Threats Faced by the Egyptian Vulture

The students from the primary school "Dame Gruev" in Erdzelija have a strong connection to nature and are well informed on agricultural practices around them which is why it is important to additionally educate them on the link with biodiversity. The dedicated teachers from this school invited us once again to a workshop which provides the link between agriculture, rural life and endangered species. This time we were focused on the Egyptian Vulture whose biggest threat to survival is…

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