An estimated population within the intervention area of 30.000 people will benefit from project activities by the tackle down of the environmental improvements. In addition to the project participants, at least 200 farmers working around Prespa Lake Basin and region of Korce will be targeted by direct project interventions in the sector of sustainable agriculture. The farmers that will be included in the project will be selected according their level of interest, participation in the local associations of the farmers. Additionally, the farmers that will be included in the component of sub granting will be selected on an open call for application on the basis of extension of the orchard, proximity to lakes or rivers, farm conducted by young people or women etc. The existing two (2) agrochemical laboratories will be supported and their technical staff will be trained. Moreover, 15 schools in both of the countries will be included in the action through establishing of eco gardens and eco patrols where at least 2.000 children will be involved in educational activities and awareness campaigns.

T The 200 farmers in the cross border region have identified the need of increasing of their knowledge in effective use of fertilizers and pesticides. They are constrained by the idea that the reducing of the usage of the fertilizers and pesticides will reduce their income. The 2 agrochemical laboratories are in need of additional operating materials in order to provide appropriate services to the farmers. The children in the schools are in need of increased knowledge of sustainable management of natural resources as they are living in that region and some of them will become farmers in the future, so they will practice the used knowledge.