Official launcf of the project "Cross-border Fire Prevention Initiative in National Park Tara and Protected Landscape Trebević through the LFM Framework" in Skopje, North Macedonia

At the beginning of December, the project “Cross-border Fire Prevention Initiative in National Park Tara

and Protected Landscape Trebević through the LFM Framework” was officially launched in Skopje, North

Macedonia.

The project represents a significant step forward in protecting natural resources and promoting

sustainable landscape management in the Western Balkans and focuses on implementing advanced

satellite technologies for early fire detection and monitoring in National Park Tara (Serbia) and the

Protected Landscape Trebević (Bosnia and Herzegovina). By fostering cross-border collaboration and

strengthening the resilience of ecosystems, the project addresses the pressing challenges of climate

change and increasing wildfire risks in the region.

Key objectives of the project include:

• Development of technical solutions for fire detection and management in these protected areas,

• Pilot testing of innovative satellite-based technologies to enhance fire prevention and monitoring,

• Cross-border cooperation strenghtening and fostering a collaborative approach to fire management,

• Education and awareness raising of local communities about fire prevention and environmental conservation.

We are proud to collaborate with the Cantonal Public Institution for Protected Nature Areas of the

Sarajevo Canton (KJU ZPP KS) and National Park Tara as project partners, whose dedication and

collaborative efforts have been essential to achieving the project’s objectives.

The project is part of the “Landscape Fire Management in the Western Balkans” (LFMWB) program,

funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). It is coordinated by Farmahem in

North Macedonia, with backstopping support from HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation. Over the next 13

months, the project will bridge innovative technologies, expert knowledge, and local community

engagement to create safer and more sustainable protected areas.

Learn more about the LFMWB program at: www.lfmwb.net.