REFORD Leads Interactive Workshop on Sustainable Forest Management

On 27 April 2026, the NbS4LD+ consortium continued its Interactive Workshop series with a session hosted by the Regional Forestry and Rural Development Centre (REFORD), North Macedonia. The workshop focused on Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) for Addressing Land Degradation and was attended by representatives from all partner institutions.

The training was delivered by Mr. Ivan Minchev and Mr. Sasho Petrovski, who shared their expertise on sustainable forest management principles and innovative forest planning approaches. Mr. Sasho Petrovski introduced the fundamental concepts of sustainability in forest management, highlighting key international frameworks including Agenda 21, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 15), Forest Europe, the EU Forest Strategy 2030, and voluntary forest certification systems such as FSC and PEFC. He also presented the Pan-European Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management and demonstrated practical approaches to minimizing runoff, soil erosion, and sediment production through sustainable forestry practices.

In the second part of the workshop, Mr. Ivan Minchev presented the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in forest planning and water regulation. His presentation focused on monitoring forest cover loss, integrating decision-tree models within GIS, and applying innovative spatial analysis techniques to estimate runoff patterns and support sustainable land and water management.

The workshop concluded with an interactive discussion in which partners exchanged experiences from their respective countries and explored how sustainable forest management practices can contribute to combating land degradation and strengthening ecosystem resilience. The session further enhanced the consortium’s shared knowledge and supported the development of high-quality training materials for the NbS4LD+ project.

Date: 27 April 2026

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