Creating Traditional Alpine Water Ponds for the Benefit of Biodiversity and Livestock Breeders of Shkrel Locality in Malësi e Madhe Area in Albania

Improve pastoralism activities through constructing two alpine water ponds for livestock with traditional methods and materials in order to bring models of success. Build capacity of local farmers to strengthen their local economy and ecotourism activities, which will help improve their livelihoods. Improve local community cooperation with protected area management and the private sector.

Strategic Direction: 3 Promote the maintenance of traditional land-use practices necessary for the conservation of Mediterranean biodiversity in priority corridors of high cultural and biodiversity value