Protected Areas of ALBANIA

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Dinaric Arc Parks conference, Banja Luka 19thto 23rdNovember, 2012

Protected Areas ofALBANIA

Abdulla Diku,

National Coordinator for Albania


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Presentation of PAs in ALBANIA

IStrict Nature Reserve/Scientif ic Reserve 2

II National Park 15

III Nature Monument 750

IVManaged Nature Reserve/

Natural Parks 22

V Landscape Protected Area 5

VIProtected Area of Managed

Resources 4


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798 PAs,

455 022 ha,

15.8% of countrys area

Commitment: 20%

3 RAMSAR sites:

Skadar Lake+Buna River;

Karavasta; Butrint

1 Marine park

Karaburun - Sazan


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PAs in Albania

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1%

II

46%

III

1%

IV27%

V

21%

VI

4%

Protected areas in Albania (% areas by categories)


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Total ProtectedAreas

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National Parks Nature Parks Other Protected

Areas

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58.940

33.795

74.086

455.021442.593

12.428

209.668

122.974109.951

Protected Areas in Albania (ha), 2004-2012

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Thethi National Park

1966 2 630 ha.

8 nature monuments

Flora; Fagus sylvatica, Abies alba, Acer sp., Vacciunium myrtillus, Juniperus

sp., Taxus baccata, Sorbus aucuparia,

Endemic species: Lilium albanicum, Viola dukagjinica, Wlefnia baldaccii.

Fauna: Capreolus capreolus, Lynx lynx, Rupicapra rupicapra, Ursus arctos.

Important touristic area for both domestic & foreign tourists.

Thethi lies in the center of the Albanians Alps, between the block

Bjeshket te Nmuna on the west, and the block of Jezerca on the east.

Thethi is a touristic alpinist region and it is the most important one in the

north of the country.

The park lies in the valley created by the Theth River. The mountains havevery steep slopes and accidence with around 16-35 however, in some

parts 45-60 or even 90. The form of the valley resembles that of a deep

hole surrounded by mountains.


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Valbona Valley National Park

1996 8 000 ha

5 nature monuments

Flora: Picea excelsa, Pinus leucodermis, Fagus sylvatica, Pinus peuce,

Corullus sp, etc.

Fauna: Lynx lynx, Ursus arctos, Canis lupus, Felix sylvestris, Lutra lutra,

Mustela putorius, Sus scrofa, Rupicapra rupicapra, Tetrao urogallus, Aquilachrysaetos, Salmo sp.

Important attractive area for tourism

New Information Center

Stunning nature, clean air, high and characteristic mountain peaks, lakes,

numerous water resources, forests, mountains, flora and fauna of ValbonaValley National Park provide conditions for true eco-tourism experiences



1960 2 098 ha, 1966 3 300 ha, 2006 29 217 ha

It contains all phytoclimatic zones.

Flora: Fagus silvatica, Pinus leucodermis, Quercus sp. Carpinus orientalis,

Ostryia carpinifolia, Arbutus sp., etc.

Fauna: Sus Scrofa, Canis lupus, Meles meles, Martes foina, Felis silvestris,Lepus europeaus, Dendrocopos sp, Turdus merula, Columba palumbus etc.

The park is highly frequented by day and considered the 'Natural Balcony

of Tirana'.

Important area because of water supply for Tirana

Cable car, Information center, close to Tirana city

Dajti Mountain National Park


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Shebenik-Jabllanica National park

2008 33 928 ha Old forests of Fagus sylvatica

Flora: Fagus sylvatica, Acer sp, Quercus sp, Carpinus, Luzula, Rubus,

Juniperus sp. Etc. Albanian rock rose (endemic species), Albanian pansy

(subendemic species), Dukagjini pansy (subendemic species) and Rock

grevillea (subendemic species). Fauna: Ursus arcots, Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Martes foina, Capreolus

capreolus, Rupicapra rupicapra, Lepus europaeus, Sus scrofa Golden Eagle,

Western Capercaillie, etc.

The area is home to at least 14 glacial lakes, the highest of which are

around 1900 meters. Elevations in the park vary from 300m to over 2200m at the Peak of

Shebenik Mountain, which, together with Jablanica gave name to the park


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Tomorri Mountain National Park

1996 4 000 ha, 2012 24 723 ha

10 Nature monuments

Flora: Fagus sylvatica, Pinus leucodermis, Acer sp, Fraxinus sp, Juniperus

sp, Sideritis sp.

Fauna: Ursus arctos, Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Martes foina, Meles

meles Sus scrofa, Lepus europaeus, Capreolus capreolus, Rupicapra

rupicapra, Aquila sp, Columba sp etc.

Tomorr is of great importance to the local people where a Bektashi

religious temple can be found, offering many facilities such as skiing.

The Bektashi religion also calls this area home, and organizes a largereligious festival every August.


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Divjake-Karavasta National Park

1966 1 250 ha, 2007 22 320 ha

5 nature monuments

The Karavasta Lagoon is the largest lagoon in Albania and one of the

largest in the Mediterranen Sea.

Lagoons ~ 5 000 ha.

Flora: Pinus sp, Tamarix sp, Alnus glutinosa, Fraxinus sp, Ulmus sp,

Querqus robur, orchis sp, origanum vulgare etc.

Fauna: Anas sp, Vanellus vanellus, Larus sp, Glareola pratincola, Sterna

albifrons, fishes.

Pelicanus crispus 5% of the world population

The lagoons provide living conditions and breeding sites for more than 5%of the worlds population of this bird. The islands in the lagoon are one of

the most important features of the area for conservation of birds

Bird watching, fishing, attractive area


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Prespa National Park 1999 27 750 ha

Terrestrial and water habitats

2 lakes (Prespa e madhe and prespa e vogel)

56 plants Red book.

Flora: 1,500 plants. Sideritis syriaca, Salvia officinalis, Ostrya

carpinifolia, Nymphaea alba, Ulmus campestris, Juniperus exelsa,

Celtis caucasica, Corylus colurna, Fagus sylvatica, Quercus sp,

Fraxinus, Caprinus etc.

Fauna: 186 birds, 8 endemic fishes, Fulica atra, Netta rufina,

Podiceps sp, Anas sp, Ursus arctos, Sus scrofa, Capreolus, Canis

lupus, Pelecanus onocrotalus, Dalmatian Pelican ( P. crispus).

Information center - Biosphere reserve (undergoing)

KfW is implementing a project (~3.5 Mio) for the sustainable use and

protection of biodiversity in the Prespa National Park.


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Llogara National Park 1966 1 010 ha

1 nature monument (Flags pine)

Flora: Pinus nigra, Querqus sp, Pinus heldreichii, Abies borisii- regis, Ostryacarpinifolia, Acer sp, Ilex aquifolium, Buxus sempervirens, Quercus

coccifera, Pinus leucodermis etc.

Fauna: 105 birds; Accipitriformes sp, Canis lupus, Capreolus capreolus, Sus

scrofa etc.

Important attractive area

A paragliding site serving annually as an international competition venue

is located south of Llogara.

Bredhi i Drenoves National Park 1966 1 380 ha

2 nature monuments

Important attractive area


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Karaburun-Sazan National Park (marine)

2010 12 428 ha

First marine PA in Albania

The marine park features ruins of sunken Greek, Roman and World War II

ships.

Rich underwater fauna, steep cliffs and giant caves, ancient inscriptions of

sailors on shore, secluded beaches, and breathtaking views of the coastline.

Caretta caretta, Monachus monachus etc.

Sazan Island contains 7 species of amphibians of which 3 are rare species. The

island contains 15 species of reptiles of which 13 are rare species. Blue-

throated Keeled Lizard, Balkan Green Lizard, European copper skink, Vipera

ammodytes.

Distinctive features of its biodiversity are underwater meadows of Posidonia.

Many plant and animal underwater organisms, starting with marine algae,

sponges, mollusks, crustaceans, red coral, reptiles, mammals.


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Bredhi i Hotoves-Dangelli National Park

1996 1 200 ha, 2008 34 361 ha

It is considered as the most important Mediterranean vegetation relict of

the country.

Flora: Abies borisii-regis, Fagus sylvatica, Acer sp, Quercus ilex, Carpinus,

Luzula, Rubus, Juniperus sp. Etc. Fauna: Ursus arcots, Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, martes foina, Capreolus

capreolus, Rupicapra rupicapra, Lepus europaeus, Sus scrofa etc.

Due to beautiful and picturesque nature, healthy climate, pure air and

closeness of urban areas, this Park gives tourists recuperative and sportive

values during every season of the year. Different types of tourism offeredhere include eco-tourism, camping, excursions etc.


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Qaf Shtama National Park 1996 2 000 ha.

Flora: Pinus nigra, Fagus sylvatica, Acer sp, Carpinus, Fraxinus etc.

Fauna: Ursus arctos, canis lupus, Sus scrofa, Vulpes vulpes, Lepus,

Accipiter sp

Zall-Gjocaj National Park

1996 140 ha. Flora: Pinus nigra, Fagus sylvatica, Acer sp, Carpinus, Fraxinus etc.

Fauna: Ursus arctos, canis lupus, Sus scrofa, Vulpes vulpes, Lepus,

Accipiter sp,

Untouched forest area (beech).

Lura National Park 1966 1 280 ha

9 nature monuments 14 glacial lakes (100 ha)


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Butrinti National Park

1948 - Site of historical importance.

1992 - UNESCO World Heritage Site

2000 2 600 ha, 2005 8 591 ha.

Ramsar site, Flora: Quercus ilex, Quercus robur, Alnus glutinosa, Ulmus sp,

Quercus macrolepis etc.

Fauna: Testudo marginata, Lutra lutra, Fishes and birds

Is the most complete PA in Albania (web, Information center,promotional and publishing materials, etc).


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Management practices in the country

MoEFWA

Dir. of Biodiversity Dir. of Forests

Regional Directoryof Forestry Service

Sector of ProtectedArea

Staff (foresters)

Dir. of Environment

General Directorateof Policies


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Institutional Support for Protected Areas in Albania. The project will

contribute to the enhancement of local socio-economic conditions through thepromotion of alternative sustainable economic activities for local populations

residing near or within two selected sites: Shebenik-JabllanicNational Park

and the Protected Water and Terrestrial Landscape of the Buna River and

surrounding area. IUCN + Italian Cooperation

Technical Assistance for strengthening the capacity of the Ministry ofEnvironment, Forests and Water Administration in Albania for law drafting and

enforcement of national environmental legislation. In the frame of this project,

the management plans for sixPAs will be prepared during next 18 months; Alps

NP, Bredhi i Hotoves NP, Mali i Tomorrit NP, Martanesh-Bize-Mali me Gropa PL,

Liqeni i Pogradecit PL, Korab-KoritnikNP. EuropeAid/130987/C/SER/AL

The implementation of conceptions for the conservation and the sustainable

use of the biodiversity, including agro-diversity in the Albanian Alps.

Management Plans for two Regional parks. (GiZ)

Implementation in: Divjake Karavasta NP (JICA), Prespa NP (KfW)

On-going projects in PAs


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Improvement of law enforcement capacity within and outside PAs

Sustainable financing of PAs (most PAs still depend on international

donations)

Including more local community in biodiversity protection

Adequate resources (human and material) for PA management

Management of PAs Networking (national and regional)

Promotion of PAs (logo, web, publishing materials)

Information centers for visitors and touristic infrastructures

Restoration activities in PAs

Management, Financial and Business Plans for each PA

Regional parks

Protection of PAs from: Illegal cuttings, fires, land occupation, mine

activities, poaching, fishing etc.

Challenges in PA management


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Dinaric Arc Parks conference Banja L ka 19th to 23rd No ember 2012

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