Parks Dinarides – Network of Protected Areas of Dinarides, in cooperation with Cijevna Canyon Natural Monument LLC, is organizing the third workshop for the development of the Management Plan for Cijevna Canyon Natural Monument, which will take place on 15 September 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the Municipality of Tuzi Assembly Hall.
The workshop is part of the ongoing participatory process of planning the management of this protected area. It will bring together representatives of the protected area management authority, relevant institutions, local government, professional organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders, with the aim of jointly defining priorities, objectives, and concrete actions for the conservation and sustainable management of Cijevna Canyon.
During the previous two workshops, participants discussed the area’s key natural values, its current condition and management challenges, as well as the main pressures and threats to biodiversity and natural resources. The findings of scientific and expert studies conducted in Cijevna Canyon, together with contributions from stakeholders, provide the foundation for the further development of the Management Plan.
The third workshop will focus on developing the Action Plan, including the identification of specific measures and activities to be implemented during the Management Plan period. Participants will jointly discuss priorities, expected results, responsibilities for implementation, timelines, and other elements necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the proposed activities.
The Management Plan is being developed through a participatory process to ensure that the final document reflects not only scientific findings and legal requirements, but also the knowledge, experience, and needs of institutions, local communities, and other stakeholders connected to the area.
The development of the Five-Year Management Plan, along with other activities aimed at providing concrete support to the protected area management authority, is being carried out within the project “Contributing to More Effective Management of Cijevna Canyon Natural Monument – Phase II”, implemented by Parks Dinarides in cooperation with its partners, INCA – Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania and Malesia Adventure, with support from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF).
