In addition to my passion for technology and innovation, there are a few other things that truly bring joy to my life:

• Tirana's Tree Cover: Despite rapid urbanization, Tirana has managed to maintain some tree cover, with an estimated 45.2 kha of stable forest area as of recent surveys.
• National Forests in Danger: Albania's forests, including those around Tirana, face deforestation pressures due to illegal logging and land-use changes, which have intensified since the 1990s.
• Tree Planting Initiatives: Tirana has implemented reforestation campaigns, planting over 550,000 trees in the past decade as part of efforts to counteract the effects of deforestation.
• Lung of Tirana: The Dajti Mountain National Park, near Tirana, is often called the "Lung of Tirana" for its vast forests that provide clean air and recreational space for the city’s residents.
• Deforestation Rates: Tirana's surrounding areas have experienced deforestation at a rate of about 1.32 kha per year due to various factors, including agriculture and urban expansion.
• Urban Greening Movement: In the past few years, Tirana has been heavily involved in urban greening efforts, such as planting trees in urban spaces to combat the "urban heat island" effect caused by city expansion.
• Satellite Monitoring: Organizations like Global Forest Watch use satellite technology to monitor tree loss around Tirana, helping local authorities respond quickly to illegal logging and deforestation activities.
• Forest Gains: While deforestation is a concern, Tirana has also seen 920 hectares of forest gain in recent years due to forest recovery projects.
• Disturbed Forests: About 2.07 kha of Tirana's forests are considered "disturbed," meaning that while they are still forested, they are impacted by human activities like selective logging or nearby developments.
• Climate Change and Forests: Tirana's forests play a critical role in climate change mitigation. The city's reforestation efforts are seen as essential to absorbing CO2 and improving air quality for future generations.