The manifestation “XI International Volunteer Scientific research Eco Camp Trsic 2017” this year was organized as a three day manifestation, which was attended by 18 students, volunteers and high school students from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the period 24-26.March, 2017 in Trsic. The manifestation was organized by the Citizens Association for the development of rural tourism “Vuk Karadzic- Tršić” in cooperation with the partners: NGO “Eco Leonardo” and Cycling club “Sveti Nikolaj” from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This regional manifestation contributed to active participation of stakeholders from different countries from the cross-border region of “Drina-Sava” and exchange of experience and knowledge in environmental rapid assessment in rural areas, as well as initiative for further actions and cross-border cooperation.
The participants were hosted by the Agriculture house “Konak Misic” which represents a good example of rural tourism and preservation of natural values. Significant contribution for future young professionals and volunteers in acquiring practical knowledge and dissemination to the incoming generations was achieved.
This activity is part of the European Union funded project: “Fostering regional cooperation and balanced territorial development of Western Balkan countries in the process towards EU integration” implemented by the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) in South-Eastern Europe.