NEWS
Update 41: 2026 planting season is here!
We are very excited about the 2026 planting season and would like to invite everyone to join us! This year we are having public/open weekends, school events and of course local workers planting trees in both Lurë and Voskopojë, a wonderful locations and mixed forest to plant!
There may be changes to the calendar depending on weather conditions! As planting areas in both Lurë and Voskopojë are mountain areas with altitudes above 1,100 meters, the weather is unpredictable.
Lurë-Dejës Mt. National Park planting events and public/open days
| October 17–18 | Open the tree planting season in Lurë with the Czech Embassy group |
| October 23 | School workshop, Nënë Tereza school, from Rrëshen |
| October 24–25 | Tree planting open days for volunteers (tree nursery tour and planting) |
| October 26–27 | risr/ (our long term Partner) |
| October 27 | School workshop, Pashko Vasa school, from Rrëshen |
| October 29 | School workshop, Myslym Shehu school, from Peshkopi |
Voskopojë planting events and public/open days
| October 29–30 | Open the tree planting season in Voskopojë |
| November 3 | School workshop, Preca college, from Korçë |
| November 6 | School workshop, Voskopojë school, from Voskopojë |
| November 7–8 | Tree planting open days for volunteers (tree nursery tour and planting) |
Public/open planting days & volunteering
Contact person for public planting days and volunteering: Florian Rizvanolli, +355 69 330 0807, florian.rizvanolli@treesforalbania.org
As every year majority of trees will be planted by local workers in both Lurë and Voskopojë. By paying workers for their efforts, Trees for Albania contributes to local economy and brings predictable seasonal jobs to Lurë and Voskopojë.
Therefore, our public and volunteering days are an opportunity for everyone to participate on the reforestation efforts as an support for Trees for Albania project, Lurë-Dejës Mt. National Park, Voskopojë and to enjoy the natural beauty of these areas.
Trees for Albania provides:
- Trees (Black pine, European fir, Macedonian pine) and their transport
- All necessary tools for planting
- A guidance for you to plant correctly
- Shelter with heating at the planting site
- Lunch & warm tea during the day
Trees for Albania does not cover transport or accommodation costs.
What’s next?
If you’re interested in joining our public planting days or volunteering during the planting days with the local communities, please reach us and stay tuned for our announcements on our website and social media channels.
Looking forward to seeing you at the planting area!
On behalf of the whole team,
Pavel
This project is supported by GreenAL, a project funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) with funds from the Swedish Government and implemented by Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development in cooperation with VIS Albania and COSV—Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo.
