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CURRICULUM VITAE Ferdinand Bego E-mail:[email protected] 1. Family name: BEGO 2. First names: FERDINAND 3. Date of birth: 29 July 1964 4. Nationality: Albanian 5. Civil status: Married 6. Education: Institution [ Date from - Date to ] Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: Faculty of Natural Sciences, 1983-1988 Biologist Faculty of Natural Sciences, Postgraduate studies and doctorate thesis. 1992-1997 Doctor in Biology Since 2004 Professor Associated Since July 2013 Professor 7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) Language Reading Speaking Writing Albanian Mother tongue English 1 1 1 Italian 1 2 2 Russian 2 3 3 8. Membership of professional bodies: SSC/ European Bear Specialist Working Group member of the IUCN European Union for Coastal Conservation (EUCC)-member Central and Eastern European Working-group for Enhancement of Biodiversity (CEEWEB)-member 9. Other skills: - Computer literacy

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Ferdinand Bego

E-mail:[email protected]

1. Family name: BEGO

2. First names: FERDINAND

3. Date of birth: 29 July 1964

4. Nationality: Albanian

5. Civil status: Married

6. Education:

Institution[ Date from - Date to ]

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:

Faculty of Natural Sciences, 1983-1988

Biologist

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Postgraduate studies and doctorate thesis.1992-1997

Doctor in Biology

Since 2004 Professor AssociatedSince July 2013 Professor

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language Reading Speaking WritingAlbanian Mother tongueEnglish 1 1 1Italian 1 2 2

Russian 2 3 3

8. Membership of professional bodies:

SSC/ European Bear Specialist Working Group member of the IUCN European Union for Coastal Conservation (EUCC)-member Central and Eastern European Working-group for Enhancement of Biodiversity (CEEWEB)-member

9. Other skills:

- Computer literacy

- Project development and management skills

10. Present position:

- Professor, Lecturer in Vertebrate Zoology and Conservation Biology/Biodiversity, Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana.

- Researcher: Taxonomy, distribution, ecology and conservation of small mammals (Insectivora and Rodentia), bats (Chiroptera), large mammals (bear, wolf, lynx), and otter (Lutra lutra). Inventory and monitoring of bio-indicator species Conservation Biology. In situ conservation of Biodiversity. Species Actions Plans for endangered animal species.

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Climate Changes and their impacts on ecosystems, habitats and species. Management of Protected Areas and preparation of management plans.

11. Years within the firm: 26

12. Key qualifications:

Long-standing practical experience in education and practical training in the fields of conservation biology, biodiversity inventory, management and monitoring

Hands-on biological research and university lecturing on conservation biology Proven track record in curriculum development, elaboration of teaching materials Broad range of consultancies in Environment Assessment and Management; Environmental

Impact Assessment for a variety of sectors. Experience on Nature Conservation and protected areas management. Proven experience in project design and implementation Proven experience in preparation of Protected Areas Management Plans Proven experience in preparation of the Species Actions Plans

13. Specific experience in the region:

Country Date from – Date toItaly 1-15 September 1992

Slovenia 15-30 September 1992Germany June-August 1993Poland May 1994Kosovo December 2006-June 2007

FYR of Macedonia Sept 2012-to date

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14. Professional experience

Date from - Date to

Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

July 2015 Skrapar, Berat ERM, Germany Environmental Expert Senior environmental expert for the assessment of the Potom reroute and new access roads of the TAP (Trans Adriatic Pipeline) project. Complementary study to the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) document prepared during 2011-2013.

Sep-Oct, 2014

Tirane, Vlore, Himare, Vranisht

GIZ Local Environmental Expert Senior expert on Coastal Ecosystem and Biodiversity, as part of the GIZ project identification mission for the "Integrated sustainable development of the southern coastal zone of Albania".

July-Aug., 2014

Korce, Berat, Fier, Tirane

ERM Environmental Expert Senior environmental expert for the assessment of the new access roads, re-routing, block valve stations, grid connections and bridges of the TAP (Trans Adriatic Pipeline) project. Complementary study to the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) document prepared during 2011-2013.

April-May, 2014

Korce, Berat, Tirane

ERM, Germany Team Leader Team leader and senior expert for the Bear and Wolf Survey in Albania, as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process of the TAP (Trans Adriatic Pipeline) project. Spring survey.

Oct,2013-Sep.,2014

Tirana UNDP Expert on Biodiversity Expert on Biodiversity, providing expert's input for the preparation of the third National Report for Albania to the Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCCh). Vulnerability and Adaptation assessment approaches on coastal ecosystem and biodiversity.

Nov.-Dec., 2013

Korce, Berat, Tirane

ERM, Germany Team Leader Team leader and senior expert for the Bear and Wolf Survey in Albania, as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process of the TAP (Trans Adriatic Pipeline) project.

Nov, 2012-Jul.2014

Tirana, Librazhd, Permet,

Peshkopi, Tropoje, Shkoder, Pogradec

AGROTEC-Italy Expert on Protected Areas Expert on protected areas, providing expert inputs for the preparation of Management Plans for 10 Protected areas in Albania, as part of the SELEA project, financed by the EU.

Sep. 2012 to date

Tetovo, FYR of Macedonia

State University of Tetovo Invited Professor Lecturer on Vertebrate Zoology and Ecology.

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Date from - Date to

Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

July-Sep, 2012

Korce, Berat, Fier, Durres, Tirane

ERM-ITALY Senior Fauna Expert Conducting further investigations for route refinement of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline in Albania, with special focus on New Tunnel Alternative route and new access roads; survey on Fauna and habitats along the selected TAP pipeline route, as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process.

Nov-Dec, 2012

Korce, Berat, Fier, Tirane

ABcons Biodiversity Expert Biodiversity expert, as team member of the ESIA Public Consultation process of the TAP (Tran Adriatic Pipeline) project, with all communes and municipalities impacted by the TAP project

Nov.2011-May 2012

Tirana UNDP National Consultant National Consultant on Habitats and Species. Provide expertise on consideration of biodiversity issues in the EIA and SEA procedures in Albania.

Feb.-Nov., 2011

Fier, Berat, Korca

ERM-Italy Local team leader, and senior fauna expert

Local team leader of the Environmental team and senior fauna and protected area expert for conducting further investigations for route refinement of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline in Albania, in Easter and Western sections of the route, as well as for conducting a complete survey on Fauna and habitats along the selected TAP pipeline route, as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process.

Jan.-May, 2011

Gramshi VEVE Group Team leader Team leader for conducting an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Transmission Lines 220 kW and 110 kW , as part of the ESIA process of the of the Devolli Hydropower Project (DHP).

Sep. 2009-Sep. 2010

Tirana, Gramshi. Korca

VEVE Group Deputy team leader, Environmental Expert, Expert on Terrestrial Fauna and Ecology

Deputy team leader for conducting an Environmental Assessment and Management Plan for the Devolli Hydropower Project (DHP). Baseline data on biodiversity and hydrobiology inventory and monitoring. Mitigation measures prior, during and after the construction of the hydropower dams along the Devolli river. Member of IC Team for conducting the Impact Consultation meetings with Primary Affected People of the HP project area in Lower, Mid and Upper Devolli areas.

June-July, 2010

Tirana, Korca, Permeti, Skrapari, Berati, Fieri

ECO Project Albania and ERM-Italy

Environmental Expert, Zoologist

Member of the team for conducting disclosure meetings at national and regional level on the Refinement Route of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project passing through southern regions of Albania.

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Date from - Date to

Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

June-November.09

Tirana, Korca, Permeti, Skrapari, Berati, Fieri

ECO Project Albania and ERM-Italy

Environmental Expert, Zoologist

Provide expert inputs in the assessment of the alternatives in Albania for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project, as part of the EIA process.

May-June. 2009

Tirana WB/MoAFCP. Environmental Consultant Environmental Expert on conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction of the new Animal Health Laboratory in Albania and up-dating the Environmental Management Plan for the Albania’s Avian Influenza Project.

June 2008- May 2010

Tirana Tirana University Director of the Museum of Natural Sciences

Tirana University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Director of the Museum of Natural Sciences. Lecturer of Conservation Biology/Biodiversity and Vertebrate Zoology.

Oct.2008-Oct. 2009

Saranda and Tirana

ASPBM Project manager and team leader

Project manager/team leader in the Preparation of the Management Plan for the Butrinti National Park and Ramsar Site, as part of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Clean-up Project of Albania, financed by the World Bank.

Dec. 2006- June 2007

Kosova World Bank Consultant Short-term consultancy for the preparation of the Environmental Management Plan of the Avian Influenza project in Kosovo.

Oct.2006-Nov. 2007

Korca ASPBM Project coordinator Protection of Biodiversity of Treni Cave, Prespa National Park. Project Leader (project was financed by the GEF/Small Grant Programme).

Sep. 2006- Jan. 2007

Tirana MoEFWA Consultant and team leader Biodiversity Enabling Activity-Second Phase, Albania. Consultant and team leader for the preparation of the Action Plans for the Brown Bear, Lynx, Pygmy Cormorant and Invasive Species. (Project is financed by GEF and Albanian Government).

May-June 2006

Tirana WB/MoAFCP. Environmental Expert Environmental Expert on conducting an Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for the Albania’s Avian Influenza Project. (project is financed by the WB and Japanese Grant).

March-Nov. 2006

Tirana UNDP/MoEFWA. Team leader Team leader for the crosscutting and national action plan on the implementation of the RIOs Conventions, as part of the National Capacity Self-Assessment Project, financed by the GEF/UNDP.

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Date from - Date to

Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

Feb. 2006-Dec.2009

Tirana PM and SEDA Environmental Expert StEMA Project: Strengthening Environmental Monitoring in Albania. Team leader of the local expert group on Biodiversity and Hydrobiological monitoring. (Project was financed by the European Commission).

July-December 2005

Albania GEF/UNDP/Ministry of Environment

Team leader Preparation of stack-taking and thematic reports on the implementation of the Convention of Biological Diversity in Albania, in the frame of the National Capacity Self-Assessment Project, financed by the GEF/UNDP.

April-May 2005

Albania World Bank and PAP/RAC. Expert on Nature Protection and Biodiversity Providing expert’s inputs on biodiversity and nature protection in the Coastal

Development Study and Integrated Coastal Development of the Southern Coast of Albania. Financed by the World Bank

Nov. 2004-March 2005

Albania ERM and ECAT-Tirana Deputy team leader Preparation of the Nature Resource Development Project (NRDP) in Albania. Technical advice and inputs to development of Microcatchment component of NRDP.

October 2004

Albania UNDP Expert on Biodiversity Consultant for Assessment of Globally Significant Biodiversity of Micro and Macro Prespa Lake and its Watershed

Aug-Sep. 2004

Vlora Region IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)

Conservation Biologist Member of the expert team in collecting information on the Mediterranean monk seal sightings along the southern Albanian coasts based on a questionnaire prototype.

Nov. 2003-Oct. 2004

Albania UNDP National Coordinator MEDWET Coast project (GEF-UNDP, Albania’s Ministry of Environment). Coordinator in preparation of the management plan of the Llogora-Dukat-Orikum-Karaburun national park.

April 2004- Albania ECAT-Tirana Member of the Adaptation Working Group of the ALWET project

National consultant in the ALWET project: Capacity building for Conservation and Management of Wetlands in Albania. Financed by EC, LIFE third countries programme.

Jan-June, 2004

Albania DHV Expert on Biodiversity Preparation of the Management Plan for the Dajti National Park (Word Bank Forestry Project of Albania). Expert on Biodiversity (fauna): inventory and conservation action plan.

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Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

May, 2003 Albania World Bank Biodiversity expert GEF-World Bank, Albania’s Ministry of Environment. National Consultant in preparing the Biodiversity Enabling Activity in Albania-- Second Phase

2001-2003 Albania ECAT-Tirana Technical co-ordinator Technical co-ordinator of the DAC project Albania's Wetland Inventory (implemented by the EKBY-Greece and ECAT-Tirana).

Jan. 2003 Albania INA-Naftaplin, Tirana Branch

Biodiversity and EIA expert Consultant in the project for the rehabilitation of the area in the exploratory well of Dajlani-1 in Narta lagoon complex.

March-Sept. 2003

Albania GDFP, FAO, UNDP Biodiversity and PA specialist Member of the national working group for the preparation of the Revised National Strategy on Forestry and Pastures.

Jan.-Dec. 2002

Albania ARCTUROS (Greece). Team leader and Wildlife and Protected areas specialist for Albania

Team leader for Albania’s contribution in the DAC Project: “Protected Areas in the Southern Balkans: Legislation, Large Carnivores, Transborder Area. That was a regional project, involving Albania, FYROM, Bulgaria, Serbia e Greece.

2002 Albania UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan--MAP. RAC/SPA, Tunis.

National Consultant. Expert on marine and coastal biodiversity

Preparation of the National Report on Strategic Action Plan for the Conservation of the Marine and Coastal Biodiversity (BIO-SAP) in Albania

2002 Albania GEF-World Bank Lagoon Systems Specialist National consultant for the preparation of the Concept Paper for the integrated management of Karavasta lagoon-Ramsar Site. (proposed for a GEF medium size project).

2001-2002 Albania Albania’s Forestry Project (AFP) and WB

Team leader and Protected Areas specialist Undertaking the study: “Existing conditions in the protected areas of

Albania”. Finding and recommendations to strengthen PA management.2001 Albania Albania’s Forestry Project

(AFP) and WBTeam leader and Biodiversity specialist Conducting surveys and inventories to incorporate Biodiversity Conservation

into Forest Management Planning in 17 forest units, as part of Albania’s Forestry Project activity.

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Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

June-Aug. 2001

Albania FAO-TA to AFP National Consultant National Consultant on Nature Resource Management and Protected Areas. GPC\AL004\FAO-TA Project.

2001 Albania Regional Environmental Centre, REC

Trainer on Biodiversity and Protected Areas management Provide training in the frame of the project: “Technical and methodological training in

the sphere of Biodiversity protection: Management of Protected Areas”. (Financed by GEF/SPG).

2001 Albania WALSH Environment Scientists and Engineers

Expert on EIAConsultant in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of an Onshore Drilling (PANAJA Block ), Albania.

Nov.2000-Jan. 2001

Albania MATCOM, INC. ConsultantConducting a Literature Review on stream biota and biological health of the Shkumbini and Vjosa Rivers. Albanian Watershed Assessment Project (AWAP)

2001 Albania GTZ-Germany Biodiversity expertBiodiversity Conservation in the Ohrid and Prespa lakes. Mid winter counts of water birds.

May-Aug. 2000

Albania FAO-TA to AFP National consultantNational expert on Nature Resource Management-Criteria and Indicators.

Dec. 1999-Jan.2000

Albania WALSH Environment Scientists and Engineers

Expert on EIAEIA Specialist. Environmental Impact Assessment of Albanian Exploration Well Block 2 (onshore)

1999-2000 Albania REC-Hungary Coordinator/ Nature Conservation Specialist Provided co-ordination of Albania’s participation in the “People and Nature” programme

1999-2000 Albania AFP and WB Team leader and Biodiversity specialist Conducting surveys and inventories to incorporate Biodiversity Conservation into Forest

Management Planning in 13 forest units, as part of Albania’s Forestry Project activity.

1999 Albania EURONATUR-Germany Biodiversity specialistBiodiversity Conservation in the Ohrid and Prespa lakes. Mid winter counts of water birds.

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Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

1999 Albania AFP and WB Biodiversity specialistPreparing guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessments; emphasised significance early identification and conservation of wetlands and other habitats for special conservation status and planning.

1999 Albania EURONATUR foundation Biodiversity specialist and Trainer Managed activities of a national NGO involved in nature protection in Eastern Europe.

Developed communication and funding campaigns and public media contacts.

1999 Albania GEF/SGP (Small Grant Program)

Biodiversity Specialist/ Trainer Conducting workshops, seminars and training on Biodiversity and Protected Areas

Management.

1999 Albania World Bank/ GEF Lagoon Systems SpecialistKaravasta Lagoon drainage and rehabilitation project preparation. Identified biotic values and dependency upon lagoon hydrologic regime; proposed interventions to stabilise specific habitats for water birds and fisheries.

1998-1999 Albania World Bank/ GEF Biodiversity Specialist/ EditorPreparation of Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan, Member of Management Task Force, provided extensive technical inputs and edited overall report.

1998-1999 Albania FAO-TA to AFP Team Leader/ Biodiversity Specialist Identified special and other protected areas within proposed forest development areas

in Albania. Proposed planning process to incorporate protected area management into other natural resource development plans.

1998 Albania EURONATUR-Germany Biodiversity specialistBiodiversity Conservation in the Ohrid and Prespa lakes. Mid winter counts of water birds.

1998 Albania CHEMONICS International Inc

EIA SpecialistEnvironmental Impact Assessment for oil exploration activities on Albanian Exploration Well Blocks 1, 4 and 5 (onshore).

1998 Albania ECOLOGIA ITALIA, CEP, ESHI, ECAT-Tirana

EIA SpecialistConducted review of 6 urban waste management plans 6 municipalities in Albania. Identified impacts, proposed mitigation and monitoring activities

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Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

1997-1998 Albania ECAT-Tirana Wetlands/ Conservation Specialist Identified key issues for the management of lagoons and other wetlands in Albania for

incorporation into the MedWet 2 project; Particular focus given to Kune-Vaini Lagoons (Lezha)

1997-1998 Albania REC-Hungary Nature Conservation Specialist Coordinated Albanian participation in the Balkan Bear Conservation Network.

1997 Albania EURONATUR-Germany Biodiversity specialistBiodiversity Conservation in the Ohrid and Prespa lakes. Mid winter counts of water birds.

1996 Albania EU/ PHARE Project Wetlands Biology SpecialistConsultant/member on Karavasta Lagoon Advisory Panel for EU funded project.

1996 Albania PLAN INTERNATIONAL Rural Appraisal SpecialistDeveloped and delivered training courses in Participatory Rural Appraisal and Rapid Rural Appraisal.

1996 Albania UNEP – MAP Protected Area SpecialistProvided specialist inputs in the criteria for the identification and management of Special Protected Areas (SPAs); (CAMP—Coastal Area Management Program, RAC/SPA).

1996 Albania EURONATUR-Germany Biodiversity specialistBiodiversity Conservation in the Ohrid and Prespa lakes. Mid winter counts of water birds.

1995 Albania Tirana University Biologist/ ResearcherResearcher nearby the Museum of Natural Sciences, UT, Tirana

1995 Albania UNDP Biodiversity / Nature Conservation Specialist Capacity 21-Albania. Identification of the priority actions on Coastal Area Integrated

Management, to be included in the Agenda 21 program for Albania

1995 Albania IFPR and WB Biodiversity expertInstitute of Forest and Pasture Researches--IFPR (Albania)/ World Bank and FAO. Ecological Survey of the Selected High Forests of Albania

1994 Poland BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL and RSPB

Biologist/ Nature Conservation Specialist BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL – Royal Society for the Protection of Birds; Undertook

training on the site management for Important Bird Areas

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Location Company Position Description

Since Jan. 2016

Albania Societa Botanica Italiana (SBI), Italy

Senior Fauna Expert Senior Fauna Expert. Provides experts' inputs and contribution to IPA-2013 Natura 2000 Project in Albania "Strengthening capacity in National Nature Protection- preparation for Natura 2000 network"

Oct-Dec 2015

Alps, Tropoja and Tirana

INCA, Albania Expert on Fauna Senior fauna expert. Provide expert's inputs and contribution on the assessment of the status, distribution, conservation and management of the fauna of the recently established National Park of Alps.

1994-1997 Albania REC, IUCN, Prince Bernard Fund

Team Leader/ Nature Conservation Specialist Prepared “An NGO Nature Conservation Strategy” for Albania.

1993 Albania Tirana University LecturerConducted lectures on Vertebrate Zoology and Biogeography

1993 Germany BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL and RSPB (UK) and NABU (Germany)

Biologist/ Nature Conservation Specialist Study tour to Germany on Nature conservation.

1992 Slovenia Faculty of Natural Sciences, Tirana University, Albania

Biologist/ Nature Conservation Specialist Visiting Mammalian collection/ study tour to Slovenia.

1992 Italy Faculty of Natural Sciences, Tirana University, Albania

Biologist/ Nature Conservation Specialist Visiting Mammalian collection/ study tour to Italy.

1989 Albania Faculty of Natural Sciences, Tirana University, Albania

Biologist/ Nature Conservation Specialist Biologist/ Assistant Lecturer – Zoology and Animal Ecology

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13. Other relevant information (e.g., Publication)

Scientific papers

1. A. Dhima, F.Bego,1988: Disa te dhena dermatoglifike nga zona e Shales (Dukagjin). BSHN, Nr.1, f 105-1122. BEGO F., GRIFFITHS H.I.,1994. Preliminary data on the bats (Mammalia, CHIROPTERA) of Albania. Studies

in Speleology, Vol. IX, pp 21-25 3. UHRIN M., HORACEK I., SIBL J., BEGO F., 1996. On the bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) of Albania: survey of

the recent records. Acta Soc. Zool. Bohem. 60: 63-71. 4. F.Bego, T. Bino, G. Jorgo, 1998: “Faunistic values and importance of the delta of Drini river” in

“Conservation and wise use of wetlands in the Mediterranean basin (Focus on the Kune-Vaini Lagoon, Lezha, Albania)”. ECAT Tirana and MedWet.

5. Peja, N. & Bego, F. (1999). On the situation of the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) in Albania 1995 . In: Schulz, H. (ed.): White Storks on the up? Proc. International Symposium on the White Stork, Hamburg 1996. NABU, Bonn: 223-227

6. Fremuth W., Bino T., Bego F., Jorgo G., Micevski B., Tzvetkov P., Hristov J., Schneider-Jacoby M., Shumka S., 2000: Four years simultaneous wintering census at the Ohrid and Prespa Lakes. Proceedings of Int. Symp. ‘Sustainble development in Prespa Region’, Oteshevo. p. 30-39

7. F. Bego, 2001. Te dhena te reja mbi Gjitaret (Mammalia) e vendit tone: statusi i njohje, i perhapjes gjeografike dhe statusi i ruajtjes dhe rrezikimit te tyre. Studime Biologjike: Numer Special 5-6/2001: 274-279.

8. J. Vangjeli, B. Ruci, L. Dinga, M. Xhulaj, M. Dida, L. Gjiknuri, N. Peja, E. Kapedani, F. Bego., 2001. Rezultate shkencore ne fushen e flores, faunes, mbrojtjes se natyres dhe biodiversitetit. Studime Biologjike: Numer Special 5-6/2001: 9-16.

9. F. Bego, 2001. Existing knowledge on the status and distribution of the Lynx in Albania. In The Balkan Lynx Population History, Recent Knowledge on its status and Conservation Needs. Kora Bericht Nr. 7. ISSN 1422-5123: pp 18.

10. M. Dida, F. Bego, 2001. Forest protected Areas in Albania (Problems and Recommendations). Third Balkan Scientific Conference “Study, conservation and utilization of forest resources”, Volume II, Sofia 2-6 October 2001. ISBN 954-90896-3-0: pp 450-455.

11. F. Bego, N. Peja, S. Pllaha, 2002. Large carnivores in Albania (Bear, Lynx and Wolf): in Protected Areas in the Southern Balkans: ISBN-960-7742-28-1: pp 73-79.

12. F. Bego, 2003. Te dhena mbi komunitetet e gjitareve te vegjel (Mammalia: Rodentia dhe Insectivora) te fushes se Vurgut (Messopotam) dhe Myzeqese (Apolloni). Akademia e Shkencave: Studime Biologjike. No.7: pp 123-131.

13. F. Bego, 2005. On the status and distribution of the large carnivores (Mammalia: Carnivora: brown bear, wolf and lynx) in Albania. AJNTS: 2005 (1) XI (17): pp 41-53.

14. Bego F, Kryštufek B, Paspali G, and Rogozi E., 2008. Small terrestrial mammals of Albania: annotated list and distribution (Hystrix mammalogical journal, Vol 2 (2008): pp 83-101.

15. Bego F., Kadiasi N., 2008. Perberja dhe dinamika e komuniteteve te gjitareve te vegjel (Mammalia: Insectivora dhe Rodentia) te ekosistemit ligatinor Divjake-Karavasta. Proceedings of the international conference on Biological and Environmental Sciences. UT, FSHN: f 280-286

16. Hysaj E, Bego F., 2008. Përhapja, gjendja dhe dieta e lundërzës (Lutra lutra l.) përgjatë luginës së Drinos. Proceedings of the international conference on Biological and Environmental Sciences. UT, FSHN: f 271-279

17. Paspali G, Bego F., 2008. On the small mammals (Mammalia: Rodentia and Insectivora) of the Drinos valley (Gjirokaster) and Vurgu field (Delvine). Proceedings of the international conference on Biological and Environmental Sciences. UT, FSHN: f 265-270

18. Rogozi E, Bego F, Bino S, Velo E., 2008. Recent records on genera Apodemus (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Albania. Proceedings of the international conference on Biological and Environmental Sciences. UT, FSHN: f 248-253

19. Breitenmoser U., Arx von M., Bego F., Ivanov G., Keçi E., Melovski D., Schwaderer G., Stojanov A., Spangenberg A., Trajçe A. & Linnell D. C. J. (2008): Strategic planning for the conservation of the Balkan lynx. Proceedings of the III Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia with International Participation, 06-09.10.2007, Struga. Special issues of Macedonian Ecological Society, Vol. 8, Skopje: 242-248.

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20. Schwaderer G., Spangenberg A., Melovski D., Trajçe A. & Bego F. (2008): Protected areas in species conservation - the protected area component within the frame of the Balkan lynx recovery programme. Proceedings of the III Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia with International Participation, 06-09.10.2007, Struga. Special issues of Macedonian Ecological Society, Vol. 8, Skopje: 265-269.

21. Keçi E., Trajçe A., Mersini K., Bego F., Ivanov G., Melovski D., Stojanov A., Breitenmoser U., von Arx M., Schwaderer G., Spangenberg A. & D. C. Linnell J. (2008): Conflicts between lynx, other large carnivores, and humans in Macedonia and Albania. Proceedings of the III Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia with International Participation, 06-09.10.2007, Struga. Special issues of Macedonian Ecological Society, Vol. 8, Skopje: 257-264.

22. Hysaj E, Bego F., (2010). Ndikimi i sezonit riprodhues dhe faktorëve ambientale në intensitetin e shënimit të lundërzës (Lutra lutra L.) përgjatë luginës së Drinos. Proceedings of the AlbaShkenca Conference, 2010.

23. Bego F., Malltezi J., Beqiraj S., Xhulaj S. 2011. On the presence, conservation status and distribution of the otter (Lutra lutra) in the Semani river watershed. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Sciences (IJEES), Vol.1. (2011): 43-49

24. Peja Gj., Bego F., 2011. Te dhena bio-ekologjike mbi mezofaunen e tokes ne malin e Dajtit (Tirane). BSHN(UT) 11: 124-129

25. Bego F., Bino T., Malltezi J., Aliko V., 2011. Recent breeding records on White Stork (Ciconia ciconia L.) from the Vurgu field, southern Albania. AJNTS 2011 (2) XVII (31): 3-10

26. Bego F., Kashta L., 2012. First record of the Opah (Lampris guttatus Brünnich, 1788) in Albania’s Sea waters (Brief Communication). AJNTS 2012 (1), Vol. 32: 143-148

27. Rogozi E., Bego F., Papa A., Mersini K., Bino S.,2012. Distribution and ecology of small mammals in Albania. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 1-11. DOI:10.1080/09603123.2012.717917.

28. Paspali G., ORUÇI S., KONI M., WILSON F.I., KRYŠTUFEK B., BEGO F., 2013. Seasonal variation of small mammals in the diet of the barn owl (Tyto alba) in the Drinos river valley, southern Albania. Turk J. Zool (2013) 37: 97-105.

29. Peja Gj., Bego F.,2013. Të dhëna paraprake mbi ornitofaunën e malit të Dajtit (Tiranë). USH "Luigj Gurakuqi". Bul. Shk., Ser.Shk.Nat., Nr.63: 174-183

30. Hysaj E., Bego F.,2013. Studim mbi frekuentimin nga lundërza (Lutra lutra) të rezervuarëve që ndodhen në luginën e Drinos, Gjirokastër. Bul. Shk.Nat (UT) Nr.15: 106-114.

31. HYSAJ E., Bego F., Prigioni C., Balestrieri A., 2013. Distribution and marking intensity of the Euroasian Otter, Lutra lutra, on the river Drinos (Southern Albania). FOLIA ZOOL . Journal. 62: 33-38

32. Bego F., Mullaj A., Kashta L., Zotaj A., 2013. The status of the habitats of European Conservation Interest along the Adriatic Coast of Albania. IJEES: Vol.3/2: 203-210

33. Scheffler V.I., Bego F., Theou Ph., Podany M., Pospischil R., Hübner S., 2013. Ektoparasiten der Fledermāuse in Albanien-Artenspektrum und Wirtsbindung. Nyctalus (N.F.), Berlin 18 (2013), Heft 1, S. 84-109

34. Bego F., Hysaj E., (2013). Influence of artificial water reservoirs in the food habits and distribution of otters (Lutra lutra) along the drinos river valley. ICE 2013. Tirana, 31 May-05 June, 2013. Proceedings Book: 156-163

35. Paspali G., Oruci S., Bego F., (2013). Data on the distribution of terrestrial small mammals of Southern Region of Albania. ICRAE-2013. Shkoder, 24-25 May, 2013. Proceedings Book.

36. Peja Gj., Bego F. (2013): Population structure of ornitofauna in the Dajti mountain, Albania. ICE 2013. Tirana, 31 May-05 June, 2013. Proceedings Book.

37. Paspali G., Bego F., 2014. Data from the pellet analysis of the Barn Owl (Tyto alba ) in the southern region of Albania. AKTET-Journal of Institute Alb-Shkenca. 01/2014; Vol. VII(Nr. 1): 68-72.

38. Peja Gj., Bego F., 2014. Dinamika sezonale e specieve të kërcënuara të shpendëve në Malin e Dajtit. Universiteti i Shkodres “Luigj Gurakuqi”. Bul. Shk., Ser., Shk., Nat., 2014. Nr. 64: 203-210

39. Bego F., Loce E., Topoviti D., 2014. First record of the lesser mole rat (Spalax leucodon, Nordmann, 1840) in Albania: updated list of small terrestrial mammals (Short communication). Science Journal Universi. 12/2014; Universi. 2014 Dec 7 [last modified: 2014 Dec 7]. Edition 1.

40. Guillaume Chapron, Petra Kaczensky, John D. C. Linnell, Manuela von Arx, Djur Huber, Henrik Andrén, José Vicente López-Bao, Michal Adamec, Francisco Álvares, Ole Anders, Linas Balčiauskas, Vaidas Balys, Péter Bedő, Ferdinand Bego, Juan Carlos Blanco, Urs Breitenmoser, Henrik Brøseth, Luděk Bufka, Raimonda Bunikyte, Paolo Ciucci, Alexander Dutsov, Thomas Engleder, Christian

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Fuxjäger, Claudio Groff, Katja Holmala, Bledi Hoxha, Yorgos Iliopoulos, Ovidiu Ionescu, Jasna Jeremić, Klemen Jerina, Gesa Kluth, Felix Knauer, Ilpo Kojola, Ivan Kos, Miha Krofel, Jakub Kubala, Saša Kunovac, Josip Kusak, Miroslav Kutal, Olof Liberg, Aleksandra Majić, Peep Männil, Ralph Manz, Eric Marboutin, Francesca Marucco, Dime Melovski, Kujtim Mersini, Yorgos Mertzanis, Robert W. Mysłajek, Sabina Nowak, John Odden, Janis Ozolins, Guillermo Palomero, Milan Paunović, Jens Persson, Hubert Potočnik, Pierre-Yves Quenette, Georg Rauer, Ilka Reinhardt, Robin Rigg, Andreas Ryser, Valeria Salvatori, Tomaž Skrbinšek, Aleksandar Stojanov, Jon E. Swenson, László Szemethy, Aleksandër Trajçe, Elena Tsingarska Sedefcheva,Martin Váňa, Rauno Veeroja, PetterWabakken, ManfredWölfl, SybilleWölfl, Fridolin Zimmermann, Diana Zlatanova, Luigi Boitani. (2014): Recovery of large carnivores in Europe’s modern human-dominated landscapes. Science 346, 1517 (2014); DOI: 10.1126/science.1257553

Monographs and Books1. Bino T., Tourenq Ch., Kayser Y., Busuttil S., Crozier J., Dore J.B., Bego F., 1996 . Recensement des oiseaux

d’eau hivernants en Albanie (14-31 janvier 1996). Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat, Arles, France. 102 pp.

2. F. Bego 1997: Kontribut ne njohjen e gjitareve te vegjel (Mammalia: Insectivora, Chiroptera dhe Rodentia) te Shqiperise (PhD thesis, Universiteti i Tiranes; 165 f).

3. F. Bego et al. 1997: Red data book of Albania (Plant species and associations, and animals) (copyright REC, 1997); pp 312.

4. F. Bego, 1997: Nature, Landscape and Biodiversity Conservation in Albania. Brochure (in Albanian and English versions); pp 41. (Copyright REC, 1997)

5. J. Vangjeli, D. Habili, F. Bego, B. Ruci, 1997: Ecological Survey of the High Forest Areas of Albania - (Copyright World Bank): 331pp

6. P.Qirjazi, S. Sala, V. Melo, S. Laçi, F. Bego, 1999: “Ekosistemet karstike te Shqiperise (Karstic Ecosystems of Albania)”. AEDP: 73 pp

7. V. Kovaçi, N. Panariti, S. Laçi, F. Bego, A. Mullaj, M. Kotro, Z. Libohova, R. Vila, 1999: Udhezues per Vleresimin Mjedisor te Punimeve ne Rruget Pyjore. Njesia e Vleresimit Mjedisor te Projektit te Pyjeve (1999): 47 pp

8. F. Bego et al., 1999: Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan-Albania. Copyright NEA (today Ministry of Environment, Forest and Water Administration): 110 pp

9. P. Qirjazi, F. Bego, 1999. Natural Monuments of Albania. (Brochure, prepared in the framework of the project: “Natural monuments; their protection and registration”, financed by the ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, under the care and assistance of Milieukontakt Ooast Europa): 116 pp

10. A. Proko, J. Vangjeli, F. Bego, J. Mane, A. Berxolli, R. Eftimi, L. Veshi, G. Kromidha, Z. Libohova, F. Jorgji, 2000. Udhezues per Vleresimin e Ndikimeve Mjedisore te Planeve te Mbareshtrimit te Pyjeve. Njesia e Vleresimit Mjedisor te Projektit te Pyjeve (2000): 113 pp

11. F. Bego et al., 2000. Albania- Guide to its Natural Treasures. Klemp. ECAT-Tirana and EURONATURE. ISBN 3-931323-06-4: 144 pp

12. Co-author in the publication: “Protected Areas in the Southern Balkans: Legislation, Large Carnivores, Transborder Areas”. 2002. ARCTUROS, Thessaloniki. ISBN 960-7742-28-1: 228 pp

13. F. Bego, 2004. Praktikumi i Zoologjise dhe Anatomise se Krahasuar te Vertebrore (tekst mesimor universitar). Universiteti i Tiranes. FSHN. 152 f .

14. Mima M, Fitoka E, Bego F. 2004. Wetland Inventory in Albania. Special Publication produced in the framework of the project: Wetland Inventory in Albania, financed by the Greek Environmental Ministry, under DAC programme.

15. Bino T, Zoto H, Bego F., 2006. Shpendet dhe Gjitaret e Shqiperise. 304 f. ISBN 99943-815-5-516. Bego F., 2007. The Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) Action Plan. (in Albanian and English)17. Bego F, 2007. The Lynx (Lynx lynx) Action Plan (in Albanian and English)18. Beqiraj S., Rais Ch., Peja N., Bego F., Ulqini D., Dedej Z., 2007 . The Action Plan for the Conservation of

Cetaceans in Albanian Waters ( in Albanian and English)19. Papadatou E, Gremillet X, Bego F, Petkovski S, Stojkoska E, Avramoski O, Kazoglou Y (2011). Status

survey and conservation action plan for the bats of Prespa. Society for the Protection of Prespa, Agios Germanos, pp 170.

Presentations in Conferences

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1. N. Peja & F. Bego, 1996: “On the situation of the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) in Albania 1995”. The International Symposium on the White Stork (Hamburg, Germany; 26-29 September 1996). In: Schulz, H. (ed.) 1999: White Storks on the up? Proceedings of the International Symposium on the White Stork, Hamburg 1996. NABU, Bonn: 223-227

2. F. Bego. 1997. Rendesia mammalogjike e kompleksit Oher-Prespe. Mbajtur ne Simpoziumin Nderkombetar “Drejt nje Ruajtje integrale dhe zhvillimi te qendrueshem te liqeneve nderkufitare te Ohrit, Prespes se Madhe dhe Prespes se Vogel. Korçe, 24-26 Tetor 1997.

3. F. Bego. 1998. Konsiderata paraprake reth vlerave kiropterologjike te disa shpellave te vendit tone. Mbajtur ne simposiumin nderkombtar mbi Karstin. UT, FHF. Tirane, Maj 1998.

4. F. Bego, 2000. Mammalofauna e liqenit te Prespes se Vogel. Mendime per manaxhimin e saj. Mbajtur ne Simposiumin shkencor, organizuar nga UNDP-GEF/SGP.

5. F. Bego, 2000. On the conservation status and distribution of the Lynx (Lynx lynx L.) in Albania. Presented in the Lynx Meeting of Plitvice, Kroaci. Mars, 2000.

6. F. Bego, 2000. Vleresimi i ndikimit ne mjedisin biologjik (faune) te planeve te mbareshtrimit pyjor. Mbajtur ne Seminarin e organizuar nga AKM dhe NjMM (Projekti i Pyjeve), Tirane, 21 Dhjetor 2000

7. Fremuth W., Bino T., Bego F., Jorgo G., Micevski B., Tzvetkov P., Hristov J., Schneider-Jacoby M., Shumka S., 2000: Four years simultaneous wintering census at the Ohrid and Prespa Lakes. Proceedings of Int. Symp. ‘Sustainble development in Prespa Region’, Oteshevo. p. 30-39

8. F. Bego, 2001. The wolf (Canis lupus) in Albania: its conservation status, distribution range, population size and trends, main threats and needs for conservation measures. International Wolf Conference, Nymfeo, Greece: 6-8 December, 2001.

9. F. Bego, B. Mejdiaj, 2001. Instututional Reform in Albania. Mbajtur ne Workshopin "Environment, Growth and Poverty": DFID/World Bank. Tirana, 18-19 Maj, 01.

10. F. Bego, 2001. Te dhena te reja mbi Gjitaret (Mammalia) e vendit tone: statusi i njohjes, i perhapjes gjeografike dhe statusi i ruajtjes dhe rrezikimit te tyre. Mbajtur ne Konferencen Kombetare te Shkencave Biologjike, Tirane, 26-27 Prill 2001.

11. J. Vangjeli, B. Ruci, L. Dinga, M. Xhulaj, M. Dida, L. Gjiknuri, N. Peja, E. Kapedani, F. Bego., 2001. Rezultate shkencore ne fushen e flores, faunes, mbrotjes se natyres dhe biodiversitetit. Mbajtur ne Konferencen Kombetare te Shkencave Biologjike, Tirane, 26-27 Prill 2001.

12. J. Vangjeli, B. Ruci, P. Hoda, F. Bego, K. Misja, 2001. Te dhena mbi aplikimin e Programit te biotopeve CORINE ne Shqiperi. Mbajtur ne Konferencen Kombetare te Shkencave Biologjike, Tirane, 26-27 Prill 2001.

13. N. Dragoti, F. Bego, L. Gjiknuri, 2001. Zonat e mbrojtura dhe rendesia e tyre ne ruajtjen e natyres dhe biodiversitetit ne Shqiperi. Mbajtur ne Konferencen Kombetare te Shkencave Biologjike, Tirane, 26-27 Prill 2001.

14. E. Demiraj, L. Mucaj, V. Mustaqi, A. Mullaj, L. Gjiknuri, F. Bego, 2001. Ndikimi i ndryshimeve te priteshme klimatike ne disa ekosisteme natyrore ne Shqiperi. Mbajtur ne Konferencen Kombetare te Shkencave Biologjike, Tirane, 26-27 Prill 2001.

15. F. Bego, 2004. Mbi gjendjen dhe shperndarjen e mishngrenesve te medhenj (Mammalia: Carnivora. Ariu, Ujku dhe Rreqebulli) ne Shqiperi. Konferenca Kombetare mbi Ekosistemet Malore. Tirane, 4-5 Nentor 2004.

16. F. Bego, T. Bino, 2005. Lagunat bregdetare shqiptare dhe problemet mjedisore qe lidhen me to. International Conference “Ujrat bregdetare ligatinore, nje pasuri e larmise biologjike te Shqiperise”, organizuar ne kuadrin e Interreg III B Cadses Progetto “TWReferenceNET”. Tirane, 28 Janar, 2005

17. F. Bego, H. Zoto, 2005. Lynx in Albania (Rreqebulli ne Shqiperi). Mbajtur ne takimin mbi Rreqebullin e Ballkanit, organizuar nga EURONATUR (Gjermani) dhe KORA (Zvicer), nen mbikqyrjen e sekretariatit te Konventes se Bernes. Maqedoni, Mavrovo, 15 Nentor, 2005.

18. Breitenmoser U., Arx von M., Bego F., Ivanov G., Keçi E., Melovski D., Schwaderer G., Stojanov A., Spangenberg A., Trajçe A. & Linnell D. C. J. 2007. Strategic planning for the conservation of the Balkan lynx. The III Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia with International Participation, 06-09.10.2007, Struga, Macedonia.

19. Schwaderer G., Spangenberg A., Melovski D., Trajçe A. & Bego F. 2007. Protected areas in species con-servation - the protected area component within the frame of the Balkan lynx recovery programme. Proceedings of the III Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia with International Participation, 06-09.10.2007, Struga, Macedonia.

20. Keçi E., Trajçe A., Mersini K., Bego F., Ivanov G., Melovski D., Stojanov A., Breitenmoser U., von Arx M., Schwaderer G., Spangenberg A. & D. C. Linnell J.. Conflicts between lynx, other large carnivores,

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and humans in Macedonia and Albania. The III Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia with International Participation, 06-09.10.2007, Struga, Macedonia.

21. Bego F., 2008. Climate Change and Impacts on Biodiversity in Albania. Oral presentation in the International Conference "Changing climate, changing biodiversity in South-East Europe. 18-19 June 2008, Belgrade, Serbia.

22. Bego F., Kadiasi N., 2008. Perberja dhe dinamika e komuniteteve te gjitareve te vegjel (Mammalia: Insectivora dhe Rodentia) te ekosistemit ligatinor Divjake-Karavasta. International Conference of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Tirana, Albania, September 26-29, 2008.

23. Hysaj E, Bego F., 2008. Përhapja, gjendja dhe dieta e lundërzës (Lutra lutra l.) përgjatë luginës së Drinos. International Conference of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Tirana, Albania, September 26-29, 2008.

24. Paspali G, Bego F., 2008. On the small mammals (Mammalia: Rodentia and Insectivora) of the Drinos valley (Gjirokaster) and Vurgu field (Delvine). International Conference of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Tirana, Albania, September 26-29, 2008.

25. Rogozi E, Bego F, Bino S, Velo E., 2008. Recent records on genera Apodemus (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Albania. International Conference of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Tirana, Albania, September 26-29, 2008.

26. Paspali G. Uruci S. Bego F., 2008. On the distribution of Microtus thomasi in Albania. International Conference of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Tirana, Albania, September 26-29, 2008.

27. Hysaj E, Bego F., (2010). Ndikimi i sezonit riprodhues dhe faktorëve ambientale në intensitetin e shënimit të lundërzës (Lutra lutra L.) përgjatë luginës së Drinos. Presentation in the AlbaShkenca Conference, Tirana, 2010.

28. Sherifi Y, Bego F., Mustafa B., Etemi F. Veselaj Z., 2010. Contribution to the Introduction of Wetlands Biodiversity and the Importance for its Conservation in Kosovo. Presented in the International Conference BALWOIS, 2010. Oher, Macedonia.

29. Bego F., 2010. On the monitoring of Animal Species in Albania. Oral presentation in the International symposium (Training workshop) organised in the frame of the project “Building up capacity and strengthening cooperation for the promotion of transboundary nature conservation along the SEE Green Belt”. Mavrovo, Macedonia, 26-28 February, 2010.

30. Bego F., Malltezi J., 2010. Ecotourism opportunities and challenges in Butrint, Albania, a unique UNESCO and Ramsar site. Third International Conference on the Management of Coastal Recreational Resources, Beaches, Yacht Marinas, Coastal Ecotourism & Conservation and Coastal Hazards. 27th – 30th Oct. 2010; Grosseto, Italy.

31. Bego F., Malltezi J., Beqiraj S., Xhulaj S., 2011. On the presence, conservation status and distribution of the otter (Lutra lutra) in the Semani river watershed. Oral presentation, International Conference on Ecosystems (ICE, Tirana, 4-6 June, 2011).

32. Hysaj E, Bego F., (2011). Preferencat e lutrës (Lutra lutra) në zgjedhjen e habitateve të përshtatshme në luginën e Drinos. Presentation of the AlbaShkenca Conference, 2011 Prishtine, September 1-4, 2011.

33. Malltezi J., Bego F., Kola R. Sulce S., (2011). Linking Conservation to Ecotourism Management: The case of Butrint National Park in Albania, a unique UNESCO and Ramsar site. Oral Presentation in the MEDECOS XII Linking Science to Resource Management. The International Mediterranean Ecosystem Conference: September 6-9, 2011-Los Angeles, California, United States.

34. Bego F., Malltezi J., Kola R., Zotaj A., Bino T., 2012 . Biodiversity of Butrint national park, UNESCO and Ramsar site: its status, threats and priority needs for conservation. Oral Presentation in the International Conference on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (ICMCE): 25-28 April, 2012. Tirana, Albania. Proceedings

35. Mullaj A., Bego F., Zotaj A., 2012. Projected impacts of climate change on habitat structure and dynamics in the Drini-Mati river deltas, Albania. Oral presentation in the International Conference on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (ICMCE): 25-28 April, 2012. Tirana, Albania. Proceedings.

36. Malltezi J., Bego F., Bino T., 2012. Land use planning as an instrument contributing to the presentation of marine and coastal ecosystems: the case Albanian Southern Coastal Development Plan. Oral presentation in the International Conference on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (ICMCE): 25-28 April, 2012. Tirana, Albania. Proceedings

37. Bego F., Malltezi J., 2012. On the Otter (Lutra lutra) in the Albanian side of Prespa Lakes. Oral Presentation in the BALWOIS 2012 - Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia - 28 May, 2 June 2012.

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38. Bego F., Mullaj A., Kashta L., Zotaj A., 2012. The status of the habitats of European Conservation Interest along the Adriatic Coast of Albania. Oral presentation. Proceedings of the International Conference on Ecosystems (ICE, Tirana, 1-6 June, 2012). p 201-209.

39. Paspali G., Oruci S., Bego F., 2012. Mammal prey of three nocturnal predators in the southern region of Albania. 12th ICZEGAR, Athens, Greece, 18-22 June 2012.

40. Paspali G., Oruci S., Bego F., 2012. The winter mammal diet of barn owl (Tyto alba), and long-eared owl (Asio otus) in Gjirokastra region. AlbShkenca Conference, 29-31 August, 2012. Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

41. Bego F., Hysaj E., (2013). Influence of artificial water reservoirs in the food habits and distribution of otters (Lutra lutra) along the drinos river valley. ICE 2013. Tirana, 31 May-05 June, 2013.

42. Paspali G., Oruci S., Bego F., (2013). Data on the distribution of terrestrial small mammals of Southern Region of Albania. ICRAE-2013. Shkoder, 24-25 May, 2013.

43. Peja Gj., Bego F. (2013): Population structure of ornitofauna in the Dajti mountain, Albania. ICE 2013. Tirana, 31 May-05 June, 2013

44. Hysaj E., Paspali E., Qirjo M., Bego F., 2014. Seasonal variations of the Otter's diet along the Drinos River (Southern Albania). The International Conference of Ecosystems-ICE 2014, Tirana, Albania, Volume: Proceedings Book (2014), Vol. 1: 314-319

45. Paspali G., Bego F., Hysaj E., 2014. Morphological and craniometric data on small terrestrial mammals of the Southern region of Albania. International Conference on Ecosystems-ICE 2014, At Tirana, Albania, Volume: Proceedings Book; Vol 1. (2014)

Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications and my experience.

Ferdinand Bego May 31st, 2016

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