From the lecture halls to the heart of the Albanian Alps. First- and second-year Forestry Engineering students at UBT carried out a field-based learning practice in the Tropoja area and the Valbona Valley as part of the Forest Botany and Erosion Control modules.
During the two-day activity, the students had the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the natural resources and forest ecosystems of one of the country's most important areas for biodiversity and environmental values. The field practice aimed to reinforce the theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom through direct observation and on-site analysis.
"Students conducted research on the diversity of plant and forest species, identifying characteristic vegetation and tree species that extend from lowland areas to high-altitude mountain ecosystems. This experience enabled them to better understand vegetation distribution, the ecological characteristics of species, and their role in maintaining natural balances. Special attention was also given to the analysis of erosion processes."
Students conducted research on the diversity of plant and forest species, identifying characteristic vegetation and tree species that extend from lowland areas to high-altitude mountain ecosystems. This experience enabled them to better understand vegetation distribution, the ecological characteristics of species, and their role in maintaining natural balances. Special attention was also given to the analysis of erosion processes.
The field practice also served as an opportunity to understand the importance of the sustainable management of natural resources and the protection of forest ecosystems. It is an essential component of the academic and professional development of our students.
