Slovenian speleologists impressed with the high natural and tourist values of Kosovo's caves
06 April 2012
06.04.2012 - A team of speleologists from the Institute for Karst Research at the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Slovenia stayed in Kosovo with the aim of researching the karstic terrain and caves of Kosovo.
In addition to the research expedition, experiences in the field of cave research and management were also exchanged, as the aforementioned institute is one of the most renowned in Europe for karst research.
During this expedition, which lasted from 01.04.2012 to 04.04.2012, the following were visited: the Gryka e Madhe Cave and the Radavc Cave, the karstic terrains of Mirushë, the Mirushë waterfalls, Ponorc Cave, Dushi Cave, as well as Gadime Cave.
A team from the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency also participated in this expedition. This expedition was a good opportunity for gaining professional experience in the field of cave and karst terrain research for the KEPA officials.
Experts from the Karst Research Institute of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts were impressed by the high natural and tourist values of the caves visited in Kosovo and promised to continue cooperation with the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency in further research of other caves in Kosovo.
During their stay in Kosovo, the Slovenian speleologists also held several meetings with senior officials of the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, where discussions were held on deepening cooperation and the possibility of implementing projects in the field of cave management and research.