Parks Dinarides  – the Network of Protected Areas of the Dinarides has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Development and the Public Enterprise “Natural Monument Cijevna Canyon,” with the aim of enhancing mutual cooperation and ensuring more efficient management of the protected area of the Cijevna Canyon. The document was signed by the Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Development, Damjan Ćulafić, the President of Parkovi Dinarida, Zoran Mrdak, and Acting Director of the Public Enterprise “Natural Monument Cijevna Canyon,” Adnan Drešević. The purpose of the Memorandum is to formalize and... Read More

Center for Protection and Research of Birds – BirdLife Montenegro, conducted a census of the Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) within the Cijevna Canyon Nature Monument for the purposes of the project implemented by Parks Dinarides. During the fieldwork, five locations were identified as potentially suitable habitats for this species. During the survey, one male Eurasian Eagle-Owl was recorded, along with other species characteristic of this area, such as the Rock Partridge, Blue Rock Thrush, and Little Owl. Each collected record represents an important step toward a better understanding of the state of biodiversity, as well as toward more effective management... Read More

Parkovi Dinarida, in cooperation with Wildlife Montenegro, Malesia Adventures, and the management authority of the Spomenik prirode Kanjon Cijevne (Cijevna Canyon Nature Monument), have installed the first camera traps in this protected area as part of efforts to improve biodiversity monitoring. Two camera traps have been installed so far: In the coming period, a third camera trap will be installed to monitor the Eurasian otter, an important indicator species of river ecosystems. The installation of camera traps marks the beginning of systematic monitoring of wildlife presence and movement in the area, contributing to a better understanding of biodiversity status and... Read More

Podgorica, (MINA) – Parks Dinarides has launched the second phase of the project aimed at strengthening institutional capacities and improving field supervision in the Cijevna Canyon Nature Park. The project, implemented with the financial support from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), builds on the activities carried out in 2022 and 2023, and is being implemented at the key phase in the institutional development of the protected area, following the official establishment of its management structure. The Parks Dinarides project coordinator Milica Kandic said that the goal is to provide expert and operational support to the management of the Cijevna... Read More

The project “Guardians of Green: Protection of Petrolamium crnojevicii and Medjureč Forests” has officially started, aiming to improve the protection of one of the rarest endemic plant species in Montenegro and to preserve the valuable beech forests of the Međureč Canyon. The project is implemented by EnvPro in partnership with Parks Dinarides and focuses on long-term biodiversity conservation through the development of two participatory Action Plans, the Action Plan for the Protection of Petrolamium crnojevicii and the Action Plan for the Conservation and Restoration of the Beech Forests of the Međureč Canyon. Through strong involvement of local communities, institutions, and... Read More