Forests Beyond Borders 2.0: Mapping and Protecting the Last Primary Forests of the Western Balkans

The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague is a professional partner in the international project Forests Beyond Borders 2.0: Mapping and Protecting the Last Primary Forests of the Western Balkans, coordinated by the European conservation organization EuroNatur. The project focuses on mapping and strictly protecting the last remaining primeval and old-growth forests in the Western Balkans – unique ecosystems that are key to protecting biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. The project is led by Martin Mikoláš, a researcher from the Department of Forest Ecology at the Czech University of Life Sciences.


The project will run from 2025 to 2028 in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, and is based on new European Commission guidelines for the identification, mapping, and strict protection of primary and old-growth forests. It combines modern methods of remote sensing, field research, cooperation with public administration, and targeted communication with the public.


Thanks to its experience in researching temperate primary forests, the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences brings cutting-edge scientific know-how and technical expertise to the project. In cooperation with EuroNatur and regional partners, the Czech University of Life Sciences actively contributes to the protection of Europe's natural heritage and the fulfillment of European goals in the field of nature conservation and sustainable development.

Project is supported by the Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation.

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