University of Tetova in cooperation with the Societas Europea Lepidopterologica co-organizes the second field congress in North Macedonia. The congress will conduct their proceedings under the patronage of the Institute of Ecology and Technology within the University of Tetova and Societas Europaea Lepidopterologica (SEL) and will last from July 26, until 31, where participants, researchers in this field with their field work will provide new knowledge on the value of Sharr Mountain for the fauna of butterflies and moles.
The proceedings of the congress were announced open by the Vice-Rector for Science of the University of Tetova Prof. Dr. Hazir Pollozhani. These field study practices are already part of the regular work of our University and we have been proven this in the past with the implementation of other international projects which have focused on the protection of the environment, flora and fauna, as well as other important issues both locally, regionally and internationally level. “It is a special pleasure for me, that on behalf of the University of Tetova and on my own behalf, to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who participate in the 2nd Field Congress in the Republic of North Macedonia, which is organized by Institute of Ecology and Technology of the University of Tetova and Societas Europaea Lepidopterologica (SEL). This scientific activity, even though it is held in the end of the academic year 2020/2021, has mobilized us and our partners to conduct the same according to the standards and criteria that such an important research event deserves. Our university, as an institution of higher education, in addition to direct activities in the field of ecology, contributes in the field of scientific treatment of these problems, and through the Institute of Ecology and Technology we are already involved in important projects and initiatives to take measures for protecting the environment so that the younger generations to have a healthier and more dignified living environment. It is our duty to work diligently in the field of ecology and healthy environment and to implement the basic criteria, such as preserving human health, advancing the environment and preserving natural resources “- said the Vice-Rector for Science Prof. Dr. Hazir Pollozhani.
The president of the Societas Europaea Lepidopterologica, Erik van Nieukerken, said that the Field Congress 2021 brings together the international community of Lepidopterologists, with the mission of collecting butterflies and moles on Sharr Mountain. “I thank the Rector of the University of Tetova Prof. Dr. Vullnet Ameti together with his staff, for the invitation and organization of this event. The main aim of our organization is to gather those interested in butterflies and moths. We welcome professors, researchers, students and others who are interested in photographing and collecting species of butterflies and moles. To bring these people together, we need conferences. We look forward to going out in the fields and meadows and looking for species of butterflies and especially moles, because we have a lot to discover in the Sharr Mountain, and I believe we will have fruitful cooperation. Our association for the study of moths and butterflies Societas Europaea Lepidopterologica (SEL) is a European association for the study of moths and butterflies and the conservation of these insects and their natural habitats. It was founded in 1976, the association aims to promote cooperation between Lepidoptera in Europe, West Asia, and North Africa, and to promote the conservation of Lepidopterologists and its habitats”- said Erik van Nieukerken.
While the Director of the Institute of Ecology and Technology of UT, Prof. Dr. Vladimir Krpac informed the participants about the congress program and the field work that will be carried out in the coming days. In this scientific event it was also said that the improvement of the general ecological situation through the development of a comprehensive strategy, as well as the promotion of awareness and social responsibility for the preservation of the environment and the increase of public support for ecological actions will strengthen the capacity for ecological problem management.
