While Trees for Albania main focus is on reforestation, we are combining technology in our tree nurseries and planting areas to improve our operations in the nurseries and monitor key environmental indicators affecting tree growth. The collected data allows us to make decisions and conclusions based on real data.
In 2025, a severe drought and a long-lasting forest fire in Lurë-Dejës Mt. National Park reduced the survival of saplings planted during the 2024 autumn planting season. The most affected areas were open, exposed sites with little surrounding vegetation or tree cover.
Unfortunately as we work on fire damaged areas, we cannot avoid planting in these exposed areas, which needs the restoration the most.
While we can not control the weather, we can improve the conditions for saplings in these exposed areas. Irrigation is not a viable option as rivers and streams in these areas dry up during the summer. Therefore we are testing whether soil cover can help retain soil moisture and reduce soil temperature during the summer.
| 2 year | 1 year | |
|---|---|---|
| Average volumetric water content | 28.8% | 33.2% |
| Readings below Drought threshold | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Readings below Permanent wilting point | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Summary statistics are calculated from matched timestamps only (1242 readings).
In 2025, a severe drought and a long-lasting forest fire in Lurë-Dejës Mt. National Park reduced the survival of saplings planted during the 2024 autumn planting season. The most affected areas were open, exposed sites with little surrounding vegetation or tree cover.
In 2025, a severe drought and a long-lasting forest fire in Lurë-Dejës Mt. National Park reduced the survival of saplings planted during the 2024 autumn planting season. The most affected areas were open, exposed sites with little surrounding vegetation or tree cover.
In 2025, a severe drought and a long-lasting forest fire in Lurë-Dejës Mt. National Park reduced the survival of saplings planted during the 2024 autumn planting season. The most affected areas were open, exposed sites with little surrounding vegetation or tree cover.
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Updated: 28 Jul 26, 15:50 GMT+0
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