Borderless Bites & Forest Treasures

These are the planned activities for the European Green Belt Day: 

The fair 'Borderless Bites & Forest Treasures' will be organised in Debar, North Macedonia, which is located in a cross-border region known for its rich biodiversity. Its central location, accessibility and proximity to forests and rural communities make it an ideal venue for showcasing non-timber forest products and traditional foods, and for promoting eco-tourism initiatives. The fair will feature the following activities: Exhibition stands, a traditional food workshop and tasting session called 'Learn & Taste from the Forest', and a cultural programme called 'Voices and Moves of Tradition'. The fair promotes sustainable tourism and non-timber forest products, supporting biodiversity-friendly livelihoods and cultural heritage. It fosters cross-border cooperation and public awareness, aligning with the vision of the European Green Belt Initiative for ecological connectivity, sustainable regional development and the conservation of natural and cultural landscapes along former border areas.