REReP regional meeting on “Towards Natura 2000 in South Eastern Europe” May 29th, 2009 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA Short overview of the legal/institutional framework of protected sites, existing ecological networks, regional/cross-border projects, priorities M.Sc. Aleksandar Nastov, Dejana Naumcevska, Department of Nature Veton Paloshi, Department of EU, MEPP

Status of legal framework of protected sites and existing ecological networks Legislative framework Law of Nature protection (Official Gazette of RM 67/04, 14/06, 84/07) Overview of protected sites (83 areas), including the 7,4% of protected territory in the country (4 Strict Natural Reserve, 3 National Parks, 59 Monuments of Nature and 17 other protected areas). Responsible institutions for site protection MEPP, Administration of Environment of SNR Ezerani and Tikvesh Public Institution National Park Pelister Public Institution National Park Galicica Public Institution National Park Mavrovo Division for Environment SPS Peoni of NM Canyon Matka

Map of Protected Areas in Macedonia

Indicative map of PEEN in CEE, part of Macedonia

Emerald Network in Macedonia (35 ASCI)

Map of Balkan Green Belt

Short overview of regional and cross-border projects, future priorities Ongoing regional projects Strengthening the Ecological, Institutional and Financial sustainability of Macedonia’s Protected Area system - GEF -UNDP Support of National Park Galicica (the project is a part of cross border biosphere reserve Prespa Park) - KFW Germany National Ecological Network including Natura 2000 (MoEPP,MES,MFA)-Netherlands and ECNC Cross-border projects Establishment of the National Park Jablanica – IPA cross border 2009-2013 RM-RA Osogovo Project , Nature conservation and sustainable development – IPA cross border 2009-2013 RM-RB Transboundary monitoring of BD in Prespa Park –UNDP(RA-RM-RG) 7

Proposals for projects, Planed projets Establishment of the National Park Jakupica - (bilateral Grant 75% and 25 % national Budget ) Future priorities are : Preparation of sub legislation, National Ecological Network and Natura 2000 Preparation of Action Plans for conservation of wildlife species and nature habitats ,Capacity building of all the structures included Nature 2000 process ,according NPAA Preparation of educational materials (posters CD’s, leaflets brochures etc.) Preparation of management plans of protected areas Workshops and training seminars for Natura2000 8

Thank you for your Attention MoEPP Thank you for your Attention www.moepp.gov.mk 9