The northern part of Albania is home of one of the most archaic sheep breed in the Balkan Peninsula - the ?Shkodra sheep?. This breed is especially priced for the quality of its wool known as ?Lana Scutarina? reaching length of 40-50cm and thickness up to 110 i. The project aims at stopping the genetic erosion of this breed through initiating a Genetic-racial program. The project will work closely with local farmers as well as national and foreign institutions for activating and supporting the efforts for protection and development of this unique species.