Programme: Interreg Danube Transnational Programme
Project Duration: 30 months
Project Start: January 1, 2024
Project End: June 30, 2026
EU Contribution: 2.335.270.00 EUR
Partners’ contribution: 583.817,50 EUR
Total project budget: 2.919.087,50 EUR
Richness of Danube Forests and Wood Cultural Heritage (Tangible, Intangible) – Way Towards Sustainable Green Tourism Embedded in European Cultural Route of Danube Timber
Why did we gather to develop the Danube Wood(s) Route?
The Danube region boasts one of Europe’s richest forest inventories, including vast areas of pristine forests. These forests are home to endangered species and provide valuable ecosystem services that have sustained local communities for centuries. The region’s diverse wood cultural heritage is a core resource for sustainable green tourism development. However, despite its potential, wood cultural heritage and traditions are underutilized in tourism, with issues such as the destruction of wooden artifacts, the replacement of traditional buildings, and fading traditional craftsmanship. There is a lack of green business initiatives and sustainable local value chains that could promote the “wood civilization” and enhance eco-tourism. Additionally, young people and potential developers are not recognizing the value and opportunities in wood craftsmanship and green tourism. Forest biodiversity is also at risk due to the underutilization of traditional tree species.
What are the main expected outcomes of this 30-month international project?
The main objective is to ensure the long-term sustainable use and valorization of the Danube region’s forest resources (natural) and wood heritage (cultural). These resources will be leveraged to develop innovative services and products for sustainable ecotourism, creating a Danube Wood(s) cultural route rooted in traditional knowledge. This initiative aims to drive rural development in the region. The project aims to develop a strategic framework, enhance capacity building, and increase visibility to facilitate the establishment and promotion of the Danube Wood(s) cultural route.
Who are we?
Seventeen partners from eleven countries will collaborate over 30 months to establish and implement the Transnational Danube Wood(s) network.
Programme priority: A more social Danube Region
Specific objective 3.3: Socio-economic development through heritage, culture and tourism
For more information visit
www.interreg-danube.eu/projects/danube-woodsroute
Lead Partner:
BSC, Business support centre L.t.d.,Kranj
Mrs. Helena Cvenkel
E: helena.cvenkel@bsc-kranj.si
T: +38642817239
Cesta Staneta Žagarja 37
4000 Kranj
Slovenia
Project Partner:
Regional development agency for Bjelasica, Komovi i Prokletije
Jelena Krivčević
E: jkrivcevic@bjelasica-komovi.co.me
Crnogorske brigade 40, 84300 Berane, Montenegro
This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme project co-funded by the European Union.
