Divjakë-Karavasta National Park

Coordinates: 40°55′26″N 19°29′40″E / 40.923913°N 19.494403°E / 40.923913; 19.494403
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Divjakë-Karavasta National Park
Parku Kombëtar Divjakë-Karavasta
Official logo
Map showing the location of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park
Map showing the location of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park
Location within Albania
Map showing the location of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park
Map showing the location of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park
Divjakë-Karavasta National Park (Europe)
LocationFier County
Nearest townDivjakë
Coordinates40°55′26″N 19°29′40″E / 40.923913°N 19.494403°E / 40.923913; 19.494403
Area22,389.08 hectares (223.8908 km2)
Designated19 October 2007 (2007-10-19)
Governing body National Agency of Protected Areas
Official nameKaravasta Lagoon
Designated31 October 1995 (1995-10-31)
Reference no.781[1]

Divjakë-Karavasta National Park (

Plant Area of international importance.[5][6]

Among the

Seman.[9][10] Located near the sea, the park experiences mediterranean climate, with temperatures that ranges between 12 °C (54 °F) in February and 24 °C (75 °F) in August.[9]

The particular

amphibia.[12]

The wetlands and

river valleys and sea coast.[13][14] The forests are important because they provide shelter for a large number of animals, including the red fox, golden jackal and roe deer
.

The park provides important spawning and nursery habitat for economically valuable fish species that are exploited by a local fisheries cooperative. It is also known for the beauty of its natural landscape, its role in the local economy and its touristic appeal. This park offers a wide range of diverse wildlife to the explorers.

However, a new resort complex project inside the park has been proposed by the construction giant

Mabetex owned by Kosovo-Albanian businessman Behgjet Pacolli
, fiercely opposed by environmentalists and local authorities.

Geography

A typical habitat located within the park.

The Divjakë-Karavasta National Park is strategically located in the southeastern shore of the

Seman
.

The park's mandate includes the protection of the lagoon of Godulla and

estuaries of Shkumbin in the north and Seman in the south.[16] The bodies of water of the park are chiefly affected by the inflow of those rivers, which bring sand, silt and shells, which in turn form numerous small islands and narrow spits. Due to these deposits, the lagoon bottom is relatively smooth and flat with a low salinity and a high amount of biomass
that considerably affects the colour of the lagoons.

The river of Shkumbin begins at the eastern part of the mountains of

water basins and ponds.[17]

A panoramic view above the Lagoon of Karavasta.

Biodiversity

Flora

The forests of the park are abundant with stone pine.

In terms of

conservation
significance.

Coastal and sand dunes are predominantly found along the shoreline of the sea as well as estuaries and lagoons. They provide a unique plant life and a healthy population of small animals and insects. This ecosystem represents a sparse cover with a little salt tolerant grass species to stabilize the dunes. The density of grass increases as the dunes become more stable.

The

ash.[18]

Fauna

The endangered dalmatian pelican is one of many species of bird found at the park.

Based on its particular location and the mosaic distribution of various types of

amphibia.[12]

The park is one of the country's foremost birding destinations featuring an astounding mix of more than 228 species of

migratory birds, of which almost 15 species are globally endangered.[4][21] It possibly represents the most significant and important ecological value of the park. The sheltered open waters of the wetlands and the outlying coasts provide resting areas for migrating birds on their way between Europe and Africa through the Adriatic flyway.[22][23]

The park is home to 5% of the world population of the globally

Adriatic and Ionian Sea.[24][25]

Given the great diversity of

otter
.

Gallery

  • Fisherman house
    Fisherman house
  • Natural habitat
    Natural habitat
  • Tourist and information center
    Tourist and information center
  • Watchtower
    Watchtower
  • Sand dunes
    Sand dunes

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Divjakë-Karavasta National Park.

References

  1. ^ "Karavasta Lagoon". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Zonat e mbrojtura detare e bregdetare në Shqipëri" (PDF). al.undp.org (in Albanian and English). p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  3. ^ "Vlerësimi Strategjik Mjedisor për Planin e Integruar Ndersektorial te Bregdetit" (PDF). planifikimi.gov.al (in Albanian). p. 44. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  4. ^ a b c "The Karavasta-Divjaka complex" (PDF). 37.139.119.36:81. p. 1.
  5. ^ BirdLife International. "Karavasta Lagoon". datazone.birdlife.org.
  6. IUCN, World Wide Fund for Nature, Plantlife. "Important Plant Areas of the south and east Mediterranean region" (PDF). portals.iucn.org. p. 75.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
    )
  7. ^ "THE PRINCIPAL ASPECTS OF THE LIMNIOLOGICAL REGIME OF KARAVASTA LAGOON SYSTEM" (PDF). itc.upt.al. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-27. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  8. ^ "Raport Paraprakë Vleresim Ndikimi Në Mjedis" (PDF). akm.gov.al (in Albanian). p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  9. ^ a b Ramsar Convention. "KARAVASTA LAGOON MANAGEMENT PLAN". archive.ramsar.org. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  10. ^ "The ecological status of Karavasta Lagoon (Albania): closing the stable door before the horse has bolted?" (PDF). hal.archives-ouvertes.fr. p. 4.
  11. ^ "The landscape of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park in information among youth" (PDF). researchgate.net. p. 5.
  12. ^ a b c "The Karavasta-Divjaka complex" (PDF). 37.139.119.36:81. p. 35.
  13. ^ "Zonat e mbrojtura detare e bregdetare në Shqipëri" (PDF). al.undp.org (in Albanian and English). p. 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  14. ^ "The landscape of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park in information among youth" (PDF). researchgate.net. p. 6.
  15. ^ "Rrjeti i zonave të mbrojtura në Shqipëri" (PDF) (in Albanian). Ministria e Turizmit dhe Mjedisit. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  16. ^ "Karavasta Lagoon Management Plan" (PDF). Ramsar Convention. pp. 19–23. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  17. ^ Agjencia Kombëtare e Planifikimit të Territorit. "Osumi Panoramas". p. 5. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  18. ^ a b Dhimitri, Jostina; Sinani, Albina; Todi, Junilda. "The landscape of Divjakë-Karavasta National Park in information among youth". p. 6.
  19. ^ "Karavasta Lagoon Management Plan" (PDF). Ramsar Convention. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  20. ^ "Protected area gap assessment, marine biodiversity and legislation on marine protected areas" (PDF). Tirana: United Nations Development Programme Albania (UNDP). March 2010. p. 32. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  21. ^ "Karavasta Lagoon". BirdLife International. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  22. ^ "Adriatic Flyway". Euronatur. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  23. ^ Sackl, Peter; Ferger, Stefan W. "Adriatic Flyway–Bird Conservation on the Balkans" (PDF). Euronatur. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  24. ^ "Karavasta Lagoon Management Plan" (PDF). Ramsar Convention. p. 39. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  25. ^ Munari, Cristina; Tessari, Umberto; Rossi, Remigio; Mistri, Michele. "The ecological status of Karavasta Lagoon (Albania): closing the stable door before the horse has bolted?". Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
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