The DEMONITOR project focuses on monitoring the Devils’ town, a rare natural site in southern Serbia, to understand and address ongoing changes due to erosion and other factors.

Through a three-year period, we employ advanced non-invasive techniques such as terrestrial LiDAR, aerial photogrammetry, satellite InSAR, geotechnical and geophysical methods to quantify erosion rates, rockfall occurrences, weathering rates, and ground subsidence.

Building upon a successful one-year pilot project, our goal is to confirm erosion rates, correlate them with site conditions, and predict future trends.

By doing so, we aim to design appropriate prevention and stabilization measures to ensure the long-term conservation of this remarkable site.

Moreover, the scientific findings will not only contribute to the site’s conservation but also enhance its promotion and recognition, particularly within the UNESCO context, while fostering economic benefits through tourism development.