Summary of the project implemented by Informal group Society for Education and Culture
The project focuses on amending the regulations and policies of tree protection and management in Sarajevo city area in order to harmonize and modernize them, which should help the city adjust to the changing climate and extreme weather as well as rampant urbanization, while also empowering citizens in local communities as decision-makers on tree management and tree guardians. It combines a social media and media campaign with advocacy in the relevant institutions (primarily at the cantonal level), and community work on self-organization.
Project goals
To effect amendments to the legal framework and policies of trees management in Sarajevo city area in order to enhance participation of citizens, neighborhoods and local communities whose quality of life depends directly on mature trees which mitigate consequences of climate changes and uncontrolled urbanization.
Beneficiaries
- Sarajevo City population
- Sarajevo Cantonal Assembly MPs
- Cantonal government
- Municipal mayors and relevant departments (Stari Grad, Centar, Novo Sarajevo, Novi Grad)
- Municipal councilors: Stari Grad, Centar, Novo Sarajevo, Novi Grad
- KJKP Park (public utility company for urban green areas)
- Forestry Department of Sarajevo University
Main activities
- Producing recommendations and guidelines for amending relevant policies and regulations;
- Social media and media campaign;
- Conceptualizing the model of tree guardians;
- Launching the Initiative for harmonizing policies and regulations of tree management in Sarajevo and initiating debates among decision-makers;
- Initiating central data base of protected trees in the city – with emphasis on interactive and participatory process;
- Inspiring involvement by experts and utilities actors, as well as academic public;
- Including tree protection in the new City Master Plan;
- Establishing self-organized neighborhood groups of Tree Guardians and their mutual networking.
