SUS-SOIL Project: Visit of the Project Team to the Municipality of Ilidža

Following a successful working visit to the Municipality of Bugojno, representatives of the University of Sarajevo (Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Faculty of Forestry) continued field activities within the SUS-SOIL project (Horizon Europe 2024–2028) in the Municipality of Ilidža. Like Bugojno and Živinice, Ilidža is one of the local communities included in the Bosnian and Herzegovinian SUS-SOIL Living Lab.

The aim of the visit was to survey and identify sampling locations for soil collection planned for the spring of 2026, followed by analyses of the physical and chemical properties of the soil. During the field reconnaissance, 32 locations were confirmed, and data were collected on land ownership, geographic coordinates, spatial characteristics, and vegetation cover. All locations were documented through photographs and accompanying records.

The visit included the following participants:

– from the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo: Prof. Dr. Sabrija Čadro, Prof. Dr. Mirza Tvica, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Musić (Innovation Broker), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emina Sijahović;

– from the Faculty of Forestry, University of Sarajevo: Prof. Dr. Dženan Bećirović and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bruno Marić.

The visit was also attended by Selver Vreto, representing the Municipality of Ilidža, who provided valuable support in coordination and data collection in the field.

This visit represents a continuation of the SUS-SOIL project activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and contributes to developing a comprehensive understanding of soil degradation processes.