Held on November 1, 2023, at the Nevidio Eco Village, Šavnik A full-day artistic and educational event, organized by the Montenegrin Ecologists Society, was held on November 1, 2023, at the Nevidio Eco Village in Šavnik. The aim of the event was to initiate dialogue between the local population, independent experts from various fields, …
Dear friends of nature, We are proud to share with you that the Red List of Amphibians and Reptiles of Montenegro has been officially published! 🦎 This is a moment that marks our dedication and commitment to the conservation of these important groups of animals, and we are extremely proud to have had the opportunity …
“Stone, and life within it” — in one word: Cijevna. 🌱 The Cijevna River Canyon is one of Europe’s greatest natural heritage gems, home to many plant and animal species, many of which are endemic and relict. 🗿 Beyond its unique flora and fauna, the canyon has also served as a refuge for people, who …
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We are pleased to invite you to submit your offer for the following services: 1. Production of three short films on the topic of the Protected Areas Network in Montenegro. The production of the films is part of the project Ecological Networks – A Key to Development Based on Preserved Nature. This project is part …
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Montenegro is a center of plant diversity, where we can also find a carnivorous plant – Pinguicula hirtiflora Ten. (hairy flowered butterwort). This species lives in very specific rocky habitats, ranging from southwestern Italy, across the Balkan Peninsula to Turkey, while due to its attractiveness it has also been introduced to some Central European countries. …
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Together with Mahakala retreat from Buljarica, we are organising a cleaning action of our most preserved, and one of the most unique brackish wetlands on the Adriatic coast. After cleaning we will share some food bites and enjoy acoustic guitar vibes on the beach. See you!
In 2011, Western Balkan countries proposed a small number of sites for inclusion in the European Emerald Network of protected areas. However, many rivers in the region remain unprotected — a new proposal aims to correct this oversight. On February 12, 2023, a group of scientists and civil society organisations from 11 countries published a …
Bosnian pine, or munika, is a species of pine that naturally inhabits the highest forest zones of our limestone mountains. These are not favourable habitats for any trees. In fact, it could be said that Bosnian Pine settles in the harshest places for any tree to live at all. Long ago, vast forests of Bosnian …
MES has been researching freshwater habitats on the Montenegrin coast and studying their biodiversity since 2015. Detailed three-year research was first conducted in all freshwater bodies in the areas of Igalo, Tivat, and the hinterland of Jaz beach. Following this, in 2016, CDE began biodiversity research in the Buljarica bay, which resulted in the study …
The Montenegrin Ecologists Society (MES) will organise an online workshop on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, starting at 10 AM, on the topic of Rehabilitation of burnt forest areas, with a special focus on the restoration of burnt Bosnian pine forests (Pinus heldreichii). The workshop will be led by Mr. Saša Eremija from the Forestry Institute …
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