On 15 November 2020, IEP project team conducted a field expedition to locate a suitable area for the ex situ propagation of Tulipa albanica, outside its small area where it occurs. Seeds had been collected earlier in September and October. Due to climate and weather effects, the flowering and seed production of Tulipa albanica was very low this year. The site was chosen by analyzing the similarity of elements with the habitat of Tulipa albanica, like orientation, soil, geology, altitude and risk factors stemming from human activity. The new site is 6-7 km far from the original site of Tulipa albanica, close to the future protected area of Munella. Around 200 seeds were planted in 4 terraces prepared by mimicking the habitat where Tulipa albania grows. If the germination of the seeds and further growing of the plants will be successful, this will be the first small sub-population located 6-7 km far from the actual population.
