Plant a Fir, Save a Bee: Humanitarian Initiative in the Municipality of Fužine

In the heart of the Gorski region, in the municipality of Fužine, where nature speaks its silent language, a humanitarian initiative called ‘Plant a Fir, Save a Bee’ will be realized.

This commendable action represents a continuation of reforestation that began with fundraising at the Medun Fest, and is organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Fužine, the Tourism Office of the Municipality of Fužine, and the Beekeeping Association ‘Medun’ Delnice.

On Saturday, November 18, starting at 9 a.m., 250 seedlings of spruce and fir will be planted on the Čoka peninsula, by Lake Bajer and at the Plasa sledding area in Vratima. By financing the seedlings of fir and spruce, the community is participating in the restoration of forest resources, crucial for the production of high-quality beekeeping products – medun.

David Bregovac, the mayor of the Municipality of Fužine, called on citizens to join him in the reforestation action. He emphasized that these actions provide children with quality educational and work support in a natural environment, allowing them to learn about, among other things, the importance of forests for clean air and water, protection against soil erosion, creating habitats for wildlife, and their impact on economic values, along with providing numerous opportunities for recreation.

Medun, an indigenous product of this area, is obtained from honeydew that bees bring into the hive and process. Besides being extremely beneficial for the human body, with an abundance of antioxidants, amino acids, and minerals, it promotes heart preservation, strengthens the circulatory system, and helps regenerate respiratory organs.

The initiative ‘Plant a Fir, Save a Bee’ also marks the continuity of maintaining the Medun Fest, a traditional event through which the Municipality of Fužine highlights the importance of revitalizing the production of indigenous, Gorski products, including high-value medun.

All interested are invited to join this commendable endeavor on the Čoka peninsula on Saturday at 9 a.m. After the planting is completed, a warm meal will be provided at the hunting lodge Na Majeru at 1:00 p.m., featuring beans and sausages as a gastronomic delight.

Gloves, a ‘Hrasnica’ hoe, and a little goodwill – that is all you need to bring with you to participate in this noble action. The importance of reforestation cannot be overstated, and the sustainability of ecosystems becomes imperative in preserving nature for future generations.

For those who wish to support this initiative, medun is available from Gorski beekeepers specializing in medun production or at the Green Market in the center of Fužine every Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., where other products from Gorski family farms can also be found.

Additional information about the initiative ‘Plant a Fir, Save a Bee’ can be found on the Facebook page Tourist info Fužine (@tfuzine), where inspiring stories about nature and community preservation are shared.