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Appendix/Annexes

A List of the Experts for the Preparation of the BSAP

Management Task Force Dr. Ferdinand Bego --Biologist, Tlrana University {TU), Museum of Natural Sciences (MNS) Dr. Mynyr Koni --Biologist, Academy of Sciences (AS), Institute of Biological Research (IBR) Prof. Janl Vangjell -Biologist, AS, IBR Prof. Kastriot Misja --Biologist, TU, MNS Mark Cosmo --International Consultant, ALBANIA 2001

National Consultants Ass. Prof. Babl Ruci -- Biologist, AS, IBR Prof. Dalip Habili -- Forest Engineer, Forest and Pasture Research Institute (FRPI) Prof. Perikli Qlrjazl -- Geographer, TU, Faculty of History and Philology Ass. Prof. Kozlna Buzo -- Biologist, TU, Botanical Garden (BG) Dr. Andrian Vaso --Biologist, AQUARIUS{NGO) . Prof. Niko Pano --Hydrologist, AS, Hydrometereologlcal Institute (HMI) Prof. Niko Peja -- Ecologist, TU, Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS} Prof. Leke Gjiknurl -- Zoologist, TU, FNS Prof. Mural XhulaJ -- Botanist, TU, FNS Prof. Ndoc Rakaj -- Ichthyologist Lefter Veshl -- Soft Specialist Pro[. Ntkolla Konomi -- Geologist, Technical Tlrana University {TTU) Prof. Mlhallaq Kotro -- Forest Engineer, Agricultural Tlrana University {ATU) Dr. Maxhun Dida -- Forest Engineer, FPRI Ass. Prof. Idriz Haxhlu -- Zoologist, TU, MNS Dr. Taulant Bino -- Ornithologist, TU, MNS Roland Kristo -- Ichthyologist, Fishery Research Institute (FRI) Ass. Prof. Eqerem Kapedanl, -- Ichthyologist, Fishery Research Institute {FRI) Dr. Aleksander Flloko, -- Ichthyologist {Private Sector) Ass. Prof. Alfred Mullaj, -- Biologist, AS, IBR Ass. Prof. Lefter Kashta, -- Biologist, AS, IBR Dr. Petrit Hoda, -- Biologist, TU, BG Ass. Prof. Gjovalin Gruda, --Geographer, Shkodra University "LuigJ Gurakuqf' Ass. Prof. Dhlmiter Dhora, --Biologist, Shkodra University "Luigj Gnrakuqf' Ass. Prof. Sabri Laqi, -- Economical Geographer, TU Dr. Aleko Mlho, -- Biologist, TU, FNS Ass. Prof. Mersin Mersinllarl, -- Botanist, TU, FNS Ass. Prof. Arsen Proko, --Biologist, Agricultural Tirana University (ATU} Nihat Dragotl, -- Forest Engineer, GDFP Prof. Kristaq Kume, -- Institute of Zootechnical ,Research {IZR) Merita SpahillarL -- National Seed Institute (NSI) Ass. Prof. Vangjel Andoni, -- Biologist Pandeli Pasho, -- Paleontologist Valbona Shutina, -- AQUARIUS (NGO) Elto Mazrekn, -- Lawyer, Enio HaxhimihalL --Lawyer Damian Gjiknurl, --Lawyer Arben Pustina, MsD Forest Engineer, National EnvironmentalAgency (NEA) Drita Dade, --NEA Gene Pasko, --National Committee of Tourism Kujtim Jaho, --Ministry of Defence Dr. Mihallaq Qirjo, --Regional Environmental Center (REC}-Tlrana office Juli Hoxha, -- ORT, Democracy Network

Advisory Panel Dr. Maksim Deliana--Chalrman of the NEA Prof. Dr. Lek_ Gjiknurl--Biologist, Chairman of the PPNEA Dr. Kol_ Malaj--Forester, Director of the GDFP Dr. Aleksanct_r Flloko--Biologist, private sector MSc, Zamir Dedej--Hydrobiologist 8O

r. B-1 PROPOSED REPRESENTATIVE NETWORK OF PROTECTED AREAS FOR ALBANIA

1. Shkodra Lake 16,000 ha Managed Nature Shkodra and Transboundary Protected Area. Montenegro's part of the lake has been Reserve (Category IV Malesia e designated as a National Park and is a Ramsar site. The largest lake of ) Madhe the Balkans, and one of its most important ones. It is a very important International Bird Area (IBA) in Europe with about 40 waterfowl and waterhlrd species, and it is the most important site for globally threatened species Phcdacrocorax pygmeus in the country. There are 45 Bsh species - among them the highly threatened species Acipenser sturio. An area of a very characteristic aquatic vegetation, where threatened plant species occur, such as Nymphaea alba. Nuphar luteum, Nymphoides peltata, Trapa natams, and others.

2. Buna River-Doral 44 kin Habitat and Species Shkodra Transboundary river. Domlt marsh is an IBA for the country. Marsh ! and 300 Management Area ' Migration of various fish species, among which include the Aclpenser ha (Category IV) smrio, is through the Buns River. In tills area one can find rare and threatened plant and animal species such as Trapa natans and Lutra lutra (globally threatened species). I 3. Buns River Outlet - 1,500 ha Managed Nature Shkodra Transboundary Protected Area. One of the most important IBAs for the Velipoja and its i Reserve [Category IV) country. Typical Mediterranean vegetation, and an area of the nearly surroundings extinct oak species Quercus robur. In this area one can also find species of European importance such as Pholacrocoraxpygmeus, Lutra I lutra, and Canis aureus.

4. Vfiuni Lagoon 950 ha Managed Nature Shkodra An area of particular importance for water birds, in particular for Reserve (Category IV) migratory wintering waterfowl and waterbirds, a number of which are protected by the Bonn Convention.

5. Maja e Zez/_-Renci 2,000 ha Landscape/ Shkodra and An area of very attractive seascape and landscape, Renci Mountains is Mountains Seascape Protected Lezba the area of the rare species Quercus trojana, and where one can find in Area {Category V) the wild woodland of Punica granata. High values in reptiles and birds of prey such as Aquila chrysaetus and Faico peregrinus.

6. Kune-Western part 300 ha Scientific Reserve Lezha A small spot of the very typical Mediterranean forest and habitats, of Merxhnnl (Category I) despite habitat changes over the past 50 years. It is a very important 81

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7. K_nalla- Eastern 1,100 ha Managed Nature Lezha In spite of being damaged and disturbed, a very typical Mediterranean part of Merxhani Reserve (Category IV/ forest still exists tn the area. The surrounding lagoon and wetlands Lagoon have marly waterbirds due to which tile area performs an important IBA. The lagoon itseff is important from an ichthyological point of view.

8. Drtni River Outlet 1,700 ha Managed Nature Lezha Ail area of a very well developed aquatic (brackish and freshwater) with Ceka and Reserve (Category IV) vegetation, with very extended reedbeds alternated with watermirrors. Vaini wetlands Because of its vegetation, the area is important for its waterbirds and birds of prey, and ts another important IBA for the country, Inside the area one can fmd a small typical Mediterranean forest. The Drtni River Outlet has a particular importance for migratory fish species.

9. Tale-Mail River 1.000 ha Managed Nature Lezha An area very rich m wetlands and aquatic vegetation. The wetlands, Outlet Reserve (Category IV) marshlands, and the river outlet are important for water birds and fish species.

10. Matt River Outlet 2,300 ha Managed Nature Kurbini Very typical and extended halophyte vegetation. One of the most auld FusheKuqe- Reserve (Category IV) important lagoons in the Mediterranean with regard to waders Patok-Ishml River {Charadriformes); it is so far the only place where the globally Outlet threatened species Numenlus tennuirostris has been recorded in Albania, making it a very particular IBA for the country.

Il. Cape Rodoni- 2,500 ha Landscape/Seascape Durres An area of very well combined natural Imarine and terrestrial} Lalezi Bay-Ishmi Protected Area landscapes with cultural anti rural ones: (il Positionla meadows, Forest (Category V) Posidonia oceanica, and a very well developed and rich littoral fauna; a number of species occurring in here are protected by the Barcelona convention; (ti) a Mediterranean oak forest (although damaged) of Quercusfraineto and Q. pubescens; (iii) a very small spot of Fagus sylvatica is occurring at 100 meters above sea level; (iv) Rodoni/5kenderbeg castle and its medieval church,

12. Rrushkull-Erzeni 2,700 ha, Managed Nature Durres district An area of the very typical alluvial Mediterranean forest of Alnus , River Outlet - of which Reserve {Category IV) glutinosa, Ulmus campestris, Fraxinus angustifolia, and others. Sand Bishti t Pall//s-Porin 1400 ha dunes relatively well developed, halo-phyte and hygro-phyte vegetation, Romano water and a planted pine forest can be found in this area. Waterbird and surface, waterfowl censuses of the last two years have identified this area as an important IBA {over 10,O00 waterbirds and wetland birds have been 82

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I ;ii counted here). The Erzeni River Delta is important for migratory fish species breeding in freshwater. Posidonta meadows, Posidonia oceanica, and very well developed marine communities are found along the rocky littoral and Porto Romano bay.

13. Cape Lagli/Turra 600ha Scientific Reserve Kavaja A very typical Mediterranean maques, where the ancient tertiary' Castle {Category l) species Laurus nobilis grows in natural conditions, and can occasionally be found in the trees, Some new mutations of this plant species have thrived inside the area, too. 14. Vili_ Boshtov/_- 12,000 ha National Park Lushnja and It is the most important biodiverslty area in the country's coastal zone. Shktunbini River (Category H) Kavaja districts , The most important IBA for the country and one of the most important outlet - Divjaka- in the Mediterranean (over 45,000 wintering waterbirds of about 70 Karavasta-Semani species). Breeding site of the globally threatened species Pelecanus River Outlet crispus. Diversity of habitats: river delta, lagoon, sand dunes, psamophyte, halophyte, hydrophyte and hygrophyte vegetation, and l pine forest with presence of Juniperus rnonocarpa. Three endemic plant species (Orchidaceae) of Orchis and Aster albanicus are found in here, while along the river delta the globally threatened species Lutra lutra occurs. It is unique for the herd of the wild cattle Bos primigenius and the domesticated water buffalo (Buba/us bubalis), which are found only here in Albania. The very first Ramsar site for the country. An ] area of archaeological and historical values, and great potential for ecotourism development.

15. Semani River 1,500 ha Managed Nature Fieri The most important river deltas of the country, where very well Outlet- Pish/_ Poro- Reserve (Category IV) developed sand dunes {up to 4 m high), and psamophyte, hygrophyte, Semani River halophyte vegetation can be found. An area of extended Mediterranean Outlet pine forests. Besides Latra lutra, the Vjosa river's waters are important for migratory fish species (Salmo sp.). Another important 1BA for the country regarding birds of prey {Falconfformes).

16. Vjosa River Outlet- 3,400 ha Managed Nature Vlora An area rich in wetlands and water birds. Very well developed sand Pish6 Poro (Vlora) Reserve (Category IV) dunes psamophyte, hydro-hygrophyte, and halophyte vegetation take place inside the area.

17. Narta Lagoon - 6500 ha Landscape Protected Vlora Despite its ecological problems Narta lagoon is second after Karavasta Zv/_rnec m Area (Category V) for its ornithological values (20,000 wintering waterbirds of about 40 species). As an IBA for the country the area becomes important when one considers that Pelicanus crispus feeds here and Phenicopterus 83

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raber feeds and rests during its migration. The salt plain in the north of the lagoon provides appropriate breeding habitats for a number of birds. Along the Narta lagoon typical Mediterranean flora and fauna occur. Zv/_rnecl Islet in the south of the lagoon is covered with evergreen forest of Cypresus sp and Piataeia lenttscus. A medieval monastery of cultural and historical values is located on its south edge. An area of potential ecotoutism development. i

18. Llogora- Orikum, 35,000 ha National Park Vlora The area of the highest btodiversity values in the country, and one of Karaburtm- Sazan- (Marine/Terrestrial) the most important in the Mediterranean basin: alpine and subalpine Radhimi_-Trag)as- {Category II) pastures and meadows; Macedonian in' {Abica borissi-regis) forest Dukat mixed with pine forests of Pinus nigra, Pinus leucodermis; mixed deciduous woodland with Quereas coccifera, Q. macrolepis: typical Mediterranean maques; typical rocky coastal vegetation; wetlands with residues of alluvial forests; a well developed littoral and benthos; posidonia meadows (Posidonia oceanica}; in the marine waters one can frequently find dolphins (Delphinus delphi and Tursiops truncatus}; the , monk seal (Monachus monachus) may visit the caves and shores of the Earaburunl peninsula; north limit of alliance Oleo-Ceratinion, Endemic, subendemic, and many rare and threatened taxa occur inside the area, such as Taxus bacata, Ceratonia siliqua, Pitymys felteni, Pitymys thomoosi, and others. High potential for tourism and ecotourism development.

19. Canyon of Gjipese 1,200 ha Landgcape Protected Vlora Very attractive landscape of quite particular and interesting Area (Category V) geomorphologlc formations where caves are not missing.

20. Porto Palermo 600 ha Strict Nature Reserve Vlora The best-preserved marine and coastal area of high scientific values in (Marine/Terrestrial) the country. A very well developed littoral, where one can meet a {Category l) number of threatened taxa protected by international treaties (Barcelona convention). Of no less importance is its terrestrial part with very extended beds of Euphorbia dendroides and Salvia triloba. The presence of the Ali Pasha castle acids some historical values to the ) _ area, too.

2 l. Borshi Stream 2 km ScicnUt'm Reserve Saranda A stream with well developed and preserved sites of Nerium oleander (Category I) along its downstream.

22.._. Kakome bay and 2200 ha Protected Landscape Saranda An area of very attractive landscape and seascape, of scientific, 84

Cape Qefali and Seascape Area touristlc and recreational values. As a mifitary area it is we[[ preserved (Category V) and provides resting sites for the sea turtle Caretta caretta, a very threatened species tn the Mediterranean. The occurrence of this species in tins area gives a very unique value and importance to the area in national context; some 400 ha part of this area to be designated as Scientific Reserve (Category I).

23. {_uka Channel- 1,000 ha Protected Landscape Saranda The area, in particular Ksamifi's small islands very closed to the Ksamfii Bay and and Seascape Area seashore, form a very unique and wonderful landscape/seascape. The Islands (Category V} islands are covered by a very typical and developed Mediterranean evergreen vegetation, while in the marine water there Is a very rich flora and fauna - most notably Halophyla stipulocea and Pinna nobilis which are both protected species by conventions to which Albania is a Party. Some 400 ha out of 1,000 ha of the area should be designated as Strict Nature Reserve (Category I].

24. Butrinti Lake and 4,000 ha Multiple Use Area , Saranda and In spite of its ecological problems, Butrinti lake ls an important area its Surroundings {Category VI) Delvina for its ichthyofauna/aquaculture and avifauna. In the lake Mytilus sp. is cultivated - pray/ding the area with important economic'il values. Buff (Rr_za) lake tn the Southeast of ButrinU adds other natural and biological values to the area. Typical Mediterranean forest of Quercus ilicis, Q. robur, Alnus glutinosa, Ulmus campestris, Fraxinus angustifolia and others with rich fauna in insects and reptiles covers most of the ancient city of Butrintl which has been designated as a UNESCO Site. The ancient city, along with nearby castles, brings both historical and cultural values to the area and makes it very attractive for visitors and tourists.

25 Pagane - Cape 500 ha , Strict Nature Reserve Saranda Transbormdnry Protected Area. One of the best preserved marine and ' Stfilo and Islands Marine and coastal areas of the country with high scientific values for its very well terrestrial (Category developed littoral zone. Of no less importance appears is its terrestrial I) part with very typical Mediterranean maquis. The occurrence of Testudo marginain inside the area is of very high scientific value.

Boga-Thethi- {Category I1) Shkodra and diversity in the country's continental part: high diversity in habitats. Valbona- Gashi- TropoJa animal species, and plant species. The area is eharacterlsed by pine. Curraj fir. beech forests, extended subalpine and alpine meadows and 85

pastures, mountain streams and river, forest of Castanea saliva in natural conditions. A rich area in endemic and subendemic species. The only site In the country where one can find forests of Plcea abies (a floristie element of Central Europe). Big game and threatened species like Ursus arctos, Cauls lupus, Felts lynx, Rupicopra rupicapra, Capreolus capreolus and Sus scrofa occur Inside the area, while birds include Tetroo urogallus and Aquila chrysaetos. It is one of the most important mountain IBAs of the country. Along the clean waters of the Valbona and $hala rivers the globally threatened species Lutra lutra is found. Besides its nature, landscape, and scientific values, the area has great potential for alpine tourism/ecotourism development.

27. Razma 1,500 ha l.anrt_eape Protected Mali_si e Madhe An area of distinguished landscape beauty which is frequented as a Area (Category V) recreation site and touristic place by primarily local people. Coniferous (pine) and deciduous broadleaf (beech) forests cover most of the area. It ts included in the programme of priority areas for tourism development.

28. Down stream of the 20 km Landscape Protected Tropoja A very clean river (drinkable water in its upper part), of special interest Valbolm river Area (Category V) and importance for trout ($almo sp.) reproduction. Occurrence of Lutra lutra. The downstream of the Valbona river is an attractive landscape, and covered with typical riparian vegetation.

29. Helshani Forest- 2,200 ha Managed Nature Hasi An area covered with oak woodland of a special Interest in full Fierza Lakeshore Reserve (Category IV) harmony with thc landscape along the lakeshore. Characteristic bird and mammal communities are found inside the area. The waters of the lake host a rich ichthyofauna, and the lakeshore holds potentials for ' ecotourism activities.

30, Tej Drini Bardhe 6,500 ha Resources Hast , Transboundary Protected Area, situated next to thc river Drini i Zi. A Reserve/Multiple use rich woodland area with well developed flora and fauna communities. area (Category VI) A small part of the area has been designated for protection, and now it is proposed that the entire forest unit be designated as such.

31. _Bjeshka e OroshiC 5,000 ha Resources Mtrdita Very extended alpine pastures and meadows, and very interesting and Reserve/Multiple use important geological carstic formations {horizontal and vertical caves), Oroshi's Alpine area {Category VI) of great sclentffic and aesthetic importance. An area of landscape ] Meadow beauty and attractiveness with potential for ecotourlsm development. I -- p ...... -- .... 86 _

/c;!_!i; 2q:X/¥ ¸4;;¸¸i¸¸¸¸;¸';Z!? ilil;;!_?;?;! ;_x_<_ >_ _x_i_::_>_;:f _;_::_,,< 32. T_rbuni 3,000 ha , Resources Puka T_rbunfs alpine meadows represent a diverse landscape of a speci al' Reserve/Multiple use beauty, which holds great potential for tourism. Forests in its lower area (Category VI) part, rich flora and fauna, interesting geological formations, and waters provide numerous recreational opportunities. Situated close lo Puka town, the area offers real opportunities for the local community to develop year-round ecotourism activities.

33. Birzana 1,700 ha Managed Nature Lezha ' Typical Mediterranean vegetation dominated by mlxed woodland, which Reserve (Category lV/ is mostly oak. The shrubs and herbaceous vegetation are well developed. Among the herbs located here, there are several medical plants. Fauna is rich and characteristic of Mediterranean woodland. Among the mammals here there are wild boar, wolf, red fox, beech marten, and others. The area has been used as a game reserve in the past.

34. "Kurora e Lur_s - 12,000 ha National Park , Dibra, Mall, Very high biodiversity values: diverse habitat types; great number of Zall Gjocaj- (Categorylf) Mtrdita plant and animal species: many glacial lakes with characteristic Kunor/_Valmori" aquatic vegetation {Nymphaea, Nuphar, etc.) and fauna; alpine meadows, pine forest of Pinus peace and P. leucodermis, and beech forest (Fagus syloatlca); three endemic species, several subendemic species, and ancient species; game species such as Ursus arctos, Cunis lupus, Felis lynx, Rupicapra rupicapra, and the occurrence of Tetrao uroqallus and Aquila chrysaetos. The area represents one of the most Important mountain IBAs and the most Important Center for the above mentioned big mammals in the country. Besides its high nature and scientific values, this area has touristic and landscape beauty values of a special interest, and represents one of the most visited mountainous areas in the country in spite of being dhTmult to access. The natural and biological values, as well as particular landscape beauty, provide great potential for tourism development as an important income generating activity for the local people and National Park adininistraUon.

35. Forest of Pinus 1,000 ha Scientffie Reserve Mati and The only place of virgin forest of Ptnus peuce in Albania. This ancient peuce in Allaman (Category I) Bulqiza wood species should be put under strict protection.

36. "Liqein i Zff- The 2,000 ha Landscape Protected Bnlqiza An almost virgin area of rich biological resources. The landscape and Black lake : Area (Category V) the glacial lake itself present opportunities for recreational and I ecotourism activity. 87

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37. Korabi-Shishtaveci 20,000 ha Landscape Protected Dibra and Transboundary Protected Areas of quite diverse habitats: alpine and Massif Area (Category V) Kuki_si subalpine pastures, mountain wetlands, pine, beech and oak forests. An area of endemic, subendemic and relict species such as: Narthecium scardicum, Ranuncalus wetshteini, R. degeai, and Tripholium wetshteini. Occurrence of big mammals Ursus arctos, Cants lupus, Felts lynx, Rupicapra nipicapra, Capreolus capreolus. Together with the Sharova Mountain (National Park, FYROM) this area represents an important regional biocorridor of the Balkan peninsula. Tile natural, biological and landscape values of the area have potential for developing tourism activities, in particular alpine tourism, along with traditional use and activity.

38. Forest of Beinla 400 ha Nature Monument Kukesi A small transboundary area that includes the only place in the country pendula of (Category III) where Betula pendula creates a forest. Shishtaveci 39. Qal'e Shtama-Liqejt 3,500 ha Landscape Protected Kruja and Matt Pine and beech forests, where the endemic species Forsythia europea e Germanjit Area (Category V) occurs. Tile Shtama pass and Germanjfs lakes offer aesthetic, landscape, and recreational and curative values. Part of the area has been used as such place even in the past.

40. Mountain Ridge 3,800 ha Landscape Protected Kruja and An area of landscape, cultural and historical values. Well developed "Kruja-Tujanff Area (Category V) Tirana carstie formations (canyons and caves); degraded Mediterranean shrubs at lower elevations, beech forest at altitudes higher than 900 m. It is adjacent to the Dajti National Park and the Bovilla water basin.

41. Dajti-Priska-Malt 16,000 ha National Park Tirana An area where one can distinguish almost all the main country's me Gropa (Category II) phytogeographical units: Mediterranean shrubland (maquis), oak forests (Querceinm), beech forests (Fagetum), and subalpine/alpine meadows and pastures. Inside the area there are groups of rare and protected wood species of Castanea sp. and nut. There are also threatened mammals such as Canis lupus, Ursus arctos, Sus scrofa, Martes foina, and FelLs sylvestrls. It is an important IBA in tile country. Besides scientific, and natural and biological values, the area has also landscape, recreational, and touristlc values, based on which income-generating activities can be developed. A management and administration plan is already prepared for the whole area proposed as a National Park. 88

42. BIZe- Martanesh 16,000 ha Landscape Protected Tirana and MaU Very extended alpine and subalpine meadows and pastures and beech Area (Category V) forests {Fagus sylvatica); very intensive and extended carstic (holes, caves) formations; very attractive landscape beauties. Occurrence of Ursus arctos, Cants lupus, Felts lynx, Fells sylvestris, Capreolus capreolus, and others. This area functions as a biocenter and biocorridor for a number of species of national and importance such as Bear, Wolf, and Roe Deer. As an area of very particular landscape beauties it offers great potential for tourism development. The size of the proposed Protected Area does not exclude the sustainable use of natural and biological resources of this site for activities such as hunting, forestry, and grazing.

43. RaJc//- Shebenik - 8,000 ha Scientific Reserve/ Llbrazhdl Transboundary Protected Area. High biodiversity values: virgin forests Qarrisht/_ Strict Nature Reserve dominated by beech (Fagetum), but there are also other wood species (Category I) {Pinus peuce, Betula alba etc.); alpine and subalpine meadows on serpentine, dominated by Viola ducaginlca; and endemic and subendemic plant species. Important biocenter and biocorridor for big mammals (Ursus arctos, Cants lupus, Fells lynx, Rupicapra rupicapra, and Capreolus capreolus) of supraregional/Balkan interest and importance.

44. Kuturman-Qafe 4,100 ha Managed Nature Librazhdl and In spite of damages caused in the past (wood cutting, overhunting), the Bushi : Reserve (Category IV) Elbasani area still possesses natural and biological values, particularly as an m area of extended oak forests (Quercetum). The area has crucial importance for wild boar (Sas scrofa). The area has been used as a game reserve in the past.

45. Rrapishte Labinot - 35 km Landscape Protected Librazhdl and i Along this section upstream of the Shkumbini river there ts still a well- Qul_ds Area (Category V) Elbasani preserved and characteristic riparian woodland of Platanus orientalts, having very special aesthetic and landscape values.

46. Shpat-Polis - Sopot 35,000 ha Landscape Protected Elbasani, This very extended area includes a variety of habitats; pine and beech - Guri i Topit - Area (Category V) Llbrazhdl, forests, alpine and subalpine meadows and pastures, glacial lakes, and Valamare-Holt_- Pogradeci, Kori_a wefiands. Occurrence of endemic and subendemic plant species; Bulgar Gramshi important biocenter and biocorridor for big mammals (Ursus arctos, Cants lupus, Fells lynx, Rupicapra rupicapra, and Capreolus capreolus); and migration route for birds of prey make this area of regional interest 89

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47. Ohrid Lake-Lin- 27,000 ha Landscape Protected Pogradeci Trmlsboundary Protected Area. The deepest tectonic lake m the Balkan Gi_shtenja Area (Category V) region [290 m) and one of the most important in Europe. Together with the Lakes of Prespa this area should be designated as a Biosphere I Reserve in the near future. Its richness in endemic species, particularly

interest.in GastropodsOne ofandthellshmostspecies,importantgives IBAthe forlakewinteringa global waterbirdsimportance (overand 46.000 waterbirds) in the country. The largest chestnut forests in Albania. Ar, area of cultural, toaristie and recreational interest and use for the two countries (Macedonia and Albania) that share the lake.

48. The Lakes of Prespa 27,000 ha National Park Korea and Transboundary Protected Area. In the north is the Galiqica National Mali i That_ (Category II) Devolli Park (Macedonia). Megali Prespa is an important IBA, particularly for the globally threatened species Phalacrocorax pygmeus. It is an area of occurrence of other globally threatened species such as Lutra tutra, Rhinolophus sp. and Myotts capaccinii. Pelecanus crispus, and P. onocroinlus. Mall i That/_ (The Dry Mountain) has slopes facing the lakes that are covered by degraded shrubland (Quercetum). beech forests, and subalpine/alpine pastures where rare taxa are found. Within the borders of the area is the Trenfs cave, which Is very important from an archaeological and biospeleological point of view. An area of landscape beauty with potential eeotoartsm development.

49. CangonJi- 30,000 ha Landscape Protected KorEa-DevoUi- Transboundary Protected Area of very particular importance for Drenova's Fir- Area {Category V) Kolonja exchanging florlstic and faunistic elements between Albania and Nikoliee - Gramoz Greece. It is an important biocenter and biocorridor for big mammals (Ursus arctos, Canis lupus. Felts lynx. Rupicapra rupicapra, Capreolus capreolus, and is of regional interest and importance. Habitat diversity: alpine and subalpine meadows and pastures, beech (Fagus sylvatica), pine (Pinus sp.L and fir (Abtes sp.I forests, and other broadleaf such as Corrilus avellana. Many subendemic and rare taxa occur in this area. Very extended and attractive landscapes; great potential for tourism and sustainable development.

50. Vtihkuq - Ostrovice 9,000 ha Landscape Protected KorEa and Another mountainous area of nature, sclentffic, aesthetic and Area (Category VI Gramsht landscape values. Linkages with other Protected Areas are insured through the continuation of natural habitats and ecosystems such as alpine and subalpine pastures and meadows, alpine wetlands, old 9O

growth forests of Fagtts sylvafica, Pinus sp. and Quercus sp.. An important area for big mammals, particularly for Sus scrofa and Rupicaprct rupicapra.

51. Piskal-Shqerri 5,400 ha Resources Reserve/ Kolonja A good part of the area is occupied by extended degraded oak forests, Multiple Use Area wbich stiff maintain their interest and importance for the wild boar (Category VI) (Sus scrofa), and other taxa tied to oak woodland. The area is important for firewood supply, grazing, game hunting for the local community. Under the proposed protection category these activities ' would be controlled and regulated in order to ensure the forest rehabilitation and restore the lost natural and landscape values of the site,

52. G_rmenj-Shelegur/_- 15000 ha National Park (categ. Kolonja An important transbouudary Protected Areas which establishes the Leskovlk II) continuation of natural habitats between Greece and Albania. Good and healthy pine, fir and beech forests, which provide suitable habitats for big game, such as the bear (Ursus arctos], wolf (Cants lupus), deer (Capreolus eapreolus), etc., are still preserved inside the area. The presence of mountain wetlands (small glacial lakes) brings particular scientific values to this site. The very particular scientific, touristic and recreational values of the area are offering great and real potentials for the development of the ecological tourism and other recreational activities, that would bring some incomes and prosperity to the local community itself.

53. Tomorri-Kulmaku 28,000 ha National Park Berati and, The most important area in the south continental part of the country Mountains {Category II) Skrapari in terms of richness of biodiversity. The richest site of the country in endemic and subendemic species. Variety of habitats: alpine and subalpine pastures and meadows, and pine and beech forests. All important IBA and biocenter for big mammals such as Ursas aretos, Cants lupus, arid others. Besides its nature, landscape, and scientific values, the area has cultural, historical, and religious values which together offer great opportunities for sustainable tourtsm/ecotourism development.

54. Hotova's Fir- 4,200 ha National Park P/irmeti An area of high biological and landscape diversity. Big game such as Dangilli (Category II) bear, wolf, wild boar, roe deer and others are present in the area. Outstanding old growth fir forest m/xed with oak is found in its lower I line, as well as typical Mediterranean woodlands and shrubs inside the 91

m area. Historical and cultural sites are also present here. Some 1,200 ha of the area have been recently designated as a National Park, but : the enlargement of the area is needed to ensure the maintenance of its natural and biological values and provide opportunities to develop touristic auld recreational activities for the benefit of the local community.

55. Vjosa Valley - 40 km Landscape Protected Piirmeti Vjosa river is shared between Albania and Greece. It is one of the (_arqovi5 Area (Category V) cleanest and the most important rivers of tile country for its aquatic flora and fauna communities. The river is important for the globally

threatened species Lutra latra, for a number of protected bat species, I and for migrator,/ fish species (Salmo sp.). Of very much interest are the flora and fauna along the river. In spite of being under constant human disturbance, the river is still conserved in natural conditions in ' some parts/segments of the valley; one of them is the river valley segment from Permeti to _argova. The valley holds striking landscape beauties with special touristic and recreational values.

56. Cold Water - 50 krn Landscape Protected Tepelena, Another important segment of the Vjosa River and a part of Drin's at K6lcyra Gorge and 1,500 Area (Category V) P_rmefi. the point where the two rivers come together. The area has natural, ha Gjirokastra scientific, landscape, and recreational values which deserve protection and management to ensure the maintenance and hnprovement of such values.

57. ZheJi-Zagori 3,500 ha Landscape Protected Gjirokastra An area of special natural, biological, and landscape values which Area (Category V) provides great potential for eeotourism and recreation activity.

58. Kardhtq 1,800 ha Scientific Reserve Gjirokastra This is a large oak forest dominated by Quercns cerris and Qucrcus (Category I1 fraiaeito. The Quercus cerris forest is accompanied by various other trees such as Fraxinas omus, Acer campestre. Acer obturatum, and some Tilia platyphyllos and Tilia tomentosa. The shrub layer and herbaceous vegetation are well preserved. A small forest of Abies borisii-regis with Pinus nigra occurs above the oak forest. An area of quite characteristic bird and mammal community to the Mediterranean woodland. A number of special taxa such as: Aesculus hippocostanum, Tilia tomentosa, Tilia platyphyllos, Taxus baccata, Quercus ilex, Satureja montana, Origanum valgare, and Agrimonia eupatoria are found inside m the area. I [ 92

59. Sottra's F/r 1,740 ha $cient/fic Reserve/ Ojirokastra On the basis of the Ecological Survey of the High Forests of Albania, Strict Nature this area gained the status of Nature Monument. Because of its Reserve. {Category I) relatively large size, and based upon the IUCN criteria and del'tuitions, the status of Scientific Reserve/Strict Nature Reserve should be given to this area Instead of that of a Natural Monument.

60 Drino-Sot/re 10000 ha Landscape Protected Gjirokastra An area of natural, serainatural and traditional agricultural landscapes Area (categ. V) that are well developed and preserved, situated next to the boarder with Greece. The upper part of the DrIno's river watershed that offers particular scenic and landscape beauties. The village of Sotira is very characterisUc and provides historical values and special architecture, and thus is carrying a lot of opportunities for environmental sound tourism development. The entire area can play the role of the buffer zone for the Sottra's Fir-Strict Nature reserve.

61. Rri_zomi_ 1520ha Landscape Protected Delvina An area of typical Mediterranean vegetation for the hilly and Area (Category V) , mountainous zone. Of a special importance are the abundant carsUc water sources and sprIngs of this area, as well as other geological formations. The upper parts of this area represent part of the migration routes for birds of prey. Many orchids are grown In this area, and they are threatened species and thus deserve protection. J 62. Dhrovian-$yri i 180 ha Nature Monument Delvina Many carstic springs -- one of the most beautiful and powerful ones is Kalt_r (the Blue (Category III) called _Blue Eye.' Along with the carstic springs and streams of L1YiS Eye) site, there are very typical aquatic and riparian vegetation and old woods of Platanus orientalis. In some areas, the vegetation is very dense and thick like a little "jungle.' In this unique area there was very recently recorded a new bat species for Albania, Myotis beehsteini. I 93

B-2 Summary Statistics for Proposed Representative Network of Protected Areas

Management Category (by IUCNI No. of Protected Areas 9 14540 2 3,25 Strict Nature Reserve Scientific Reserve [Category I) 9 188200 42,10 National Park (Category III

2 580 0,13 Nature Monument (Category III)

Managed Nature Reserve/Habitat and Species 13 38750 44 8,68 Management Area (Category IV) Landscape/Seascape Protected Area (Category 24 181020 145 40,50 V) Resources Reserve/Multiple Use Area (Category 5 23900 5,34 VI)

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1) The Representative Network of the Protected Areas (RNPA) covers 14.32 % of the territory of the country 2) The RNPA, as defined here, does not include eaves, cliffs, waterfalls, canyons, Individual old and historical trees or group of trees, and other particular small territories less than 50 ha in size that are considered as'Natural Monuments {Category IH). , 94

d C List of the Endemic/Subendemic Taxa of Albania

Plants 1. Arenaria serpentini 15. AJuga piskol 2. Polygonum albanlcum 16. $tachys sericiphylla 3. Ranuncultts degenll 17'. Stachys albanica 4. Lunaria telekiana 18. Wulfenia baldaccii 5. $anguisorba albanlca 19. Asyneuma comosiforrne 6. AlchemlUa albanlca 20. Petasltes doe!flerl 7. Genista hassertlana 21. Centaure koi_'tninii 8. Astragalus autrani 22. Centaure candelabrum 9. Hypericum haplophylloides 23, Crepis bertiscea 10. Viola dukadJlnlca 24. Colchicum pieperanum 11. Ligusticum albanicam 25. Festueopsis serpentini 12. Forsythia europaea 26. Crex markgrafi 13. Moltkia doerferi 27. Orchis albanlca 14. Alkanna sandwithi

Animals Fish 1. Alosa faUax lacustrls 4. $aln_ letnica 2. Chalcalburnus chalcoides tiranemsis 5. $almo letnica lumi 3. Rhodeus sericeus amarus 6. $almothymus ohridanus

Mollusca 1. Orlentalia curta 42. Valvata stenotrema 2. Ohridohoratia pygmaea 43, Valvata rhabdoda 3. Ohridohoratla carlnata 44. Valvata htrsutecostata 4. Pollnsklola pollnskl 45. Acroloxus macedonicus 5. Polinskiola sturanyl 46. Acroloxux improvlsus 6. Ohrldohauffenia depressa 47, Ancylus lapicidus 7. Ohridohauffenia sublitoralis 48. Ancylus scalarinlformes 8. Ohridohauffenia rotonda 49. Ancylus tapirules 9. Ohridohauffenia drimica 50. Gyraulus lychnidicus 10. Ohridohauffenia minuta 51. Gyraulus trapesoides 11. Ohridohauffenia sanctinauml 52. Gyraulus albidus 12. Ohrigocea samuili 53. Gyraulus crenophillus 13. Ohrigocea karevt 54. Gyraulus fontinalis 14. Ohrigocea miladinovorum 15. Ohrigocea stankovici 16. Dolapia ornata 17. Gocea ohridana 18. Pseudohoratia ohridana 19. Pseudohoratla brustnae 20. Pseudohoratia lacustrls 21. Lyhnidla gJorgjevici 22, Lyhnldla hadzU 23. Lyhnidia karamanl 24, Lyhnidia stankovici 25, Lyhnidia sublitoralis 26. Strugia ohrldana 27. Zaumia kusceri 28. Zaumia sanctinaumi 29. Pyrgohydrobla grochmallckll 30. Pyrgohydrobia sanctlnauml 31. Pyrgohydrobia jablanicensls 32. Chllopyrgula sturanyl 33, Neofossarulus stankovici 34. Macedopyrgula pavlovlci 35, Macedopyrgula wagnerl 36. Stankovlcia baicaliiformis 37. Trachyohridia filocincta 38. Ohridopyrgula macedontca 39. Glnala munda 40. Xestopyrgula wagnerl 41. Micropyrgula stankovici ? _4

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50 Albumusalbldus X 51 BarbusprespensJs X 52 Leuciscuslllyrlcus X 53 Salmoletnlea X 54 HIppocampusramulosus x 55 Barbusgraecus i X 56 Chalcalburnusbelvica IX 57 Chalealburnusehalcoldes X 58 Chondrostomaprespensls X 59 Pachychllon plctum X 60 Mlsgurnlsfossllls X 61 Alosafallax ! X 62 Cyprinuscarplo I X 63 Paraphoxlnuseplrotleus X 64 Paraphoxlnusmlnutus X 65 i Paraphoxinus pstrossl X 66 Sabanjewiaaurata X 67 Atherinaboyerl X 68 Aphanlusfasclatus X 69 i Syngnathusabaster X 70 Zosterlsessor X oplocephalus 71 Xiphias gladlus X 72 Thunnusalalunga X 73 Carassius carassius X Invertebrates 74 Bubrestls slolendens X I 75 Cerambyscerdo , X 76 Morlmusfunereus X 77 Rosalla allolna X 78 Osmoderma eremita X 79 Parnassius apollo X 80 Coenagrlonmercuriale X 81 Sagapedo X 82 Carabus lntrieatus X 83 Formica X pratensls / nigrlcans 84 Formica rufa X 85 Lycaena dispar X 86 Macultnea alcon X 87 Macullneaorlon X 88 Maeulineanausithous X 89 Hlrundomedieinalis X 90 Hypodryasmaturna X 91 , Prosperinus prosperlna I X 97

E-1 List of Species for which the Species Action Plan will be Prepared within 1-2 years

Scientific Name Albaniau Common Scienlilic Name Albanian Common Name Name Mamlnalla --_-- G__itar/_ 3. Scllmo letnlca Koranl 1. Ursus arctos Ariu tyl, lclls 2. Canls lupus Ujku - S I. lumi ; Korani i lumit 3. Lynx lynx Rri_qebulli - S. I. balcanicus Koranl i reres 4. Fells silvestris Macja e egSr ..... - S. l. aestlvalis Koranl i dlmrlt 5. Lutra lutra Lund/_rza 4, Salmothymzis Belushka , ohridanus ; 6. Monachus Foka e wesdheut monachus 5. Salmo trutta farlo_ Trofta malore (e egi_r) 7. Rhinolophus ----- Lakuriqi 6. M_blda mobular [ Lopa e detlt euryale hund/_paikua i ll_sects Insekte mesdheut I. Sq__pedo Saga e stepave 8. Mqotis capaccinli ,_ _aknriq.i_.i_s_hti_gjat_ _ 2. Saga italica Saga itallane 9. Myotis myotis Lakuriqi xesimliu i 3. Osmoderma Jeremltl {murgu) madh eremlta i 10. Tadarida tenlotls Lakurlql bishtlir_ 4. Cerambys cerdo Antenag}atl I zl 1 1I. Apodemus Mit! i shk6mbit dnshkut m qstaclnus 5. Rosalia alpina Antenag, jati alpin 12. Pit qmqsfelteni Miu i Felteni-it 6. Parrlassius apoUo Apollonja 13. Pit!Ira!Is thomasi Miu i Thonlasi-iI 7. Lycaena dlspar Flaki_rroshja e arti_ e 14, Bubalus bubalis Buallica madhe 15. Delphlnus delphi Delfiui 8. Maculinea alcon Kalt_roshja e vogel e Aves Shpend/_ ki_net_s 1. Pelecanus crlspus _ Pelikani ka_urrel 9. Maculinea arion Kalt/_rsohja njollazezi_ 2. Phalacrocorcl,_, i Karabullaku i vog/_l 10. Erebia oltomanus otomanja pygmaeus 11. Hypodryas Maturna 3. Oxyura Rosa kok_bardh_ maturna leucocephala 12. Phyllcdesma Fshik_endi_sja e ilqes 4. Aythya nyroca____ Kryekuqja e vog/_l ilic!!blta ___ 5. Circus maerour_ts Shqipjo e stepave 13. ProserFlrTus Proserpina 6. Buteo rufinus Huta bish/bardh/_ _I2_serp ina 7. Haliaeetus alblcllla Shqiponja e deiit 14. Formica Milingona pratense 8. Aquila clan_a Sbqiponj_a c rosavc t_raiensis 9. Falco naumani -- Skifteri l_z_Formica rufa Mlllngona rufa kthetraverdhb_ Mollusca (terresrial) Molusqi_t e toki_s 10. Tetrao urogaUus Gjeli i eger 1. Helot secernenda 1i. Bonasa bonasia Pula me 9atk_' -- 2. IIelix vladlca 12. Crex crex Mbrcti i shkurt_s 3_?felix aspersa 13. Numenlus ---- Ko liku sqepholli Mollusca (marine} Molusqit e detit tennuirostris 1. Lithofaqa_._z:_lith°facla Shk/_mb _pues 14. Gallinago media-- Sllapka t_-'nladll-e'_- .... 2. Venerupis ujit decussatus 15, Larus adouinii Pul/_bardha e 3. Pinna nobilis Pina Adouiniii 4. Charonla trltonls Gastropod Rep/ilia _ _Rep111_ ..... varie_tata __ 1. Caretta caretta Breshk8 deli Crustacea Krustace 2. Dermochetys Breshk_ deli i. Pennaeus Karkalec detl corlacea cheraturus 3, Testu. do mar_Jina_a Breshka malore 2. Homaras Astakol Amphibia Am fib(, _qam_larus 1. Rana epelrotica Bretkosa e epiril --- 3. Pallnurus vulqaris Gambi_r 2. Rana balcanica Bretkosa e ___Knidarla Knidar_ zakonshme J i. Corallum rubrum Korali i kuq. -_. Rana lessonae Bretkosa e Vascular Plants Bim_ eni_sore leshterikui 1. Aesculus Geshtenje kall Pisces Pest) q_ .... hlppocastanum i. Acipenser sturlo Blini 2. Quercus robur RrenJe 2. Aclpenser naccari Blt,ii i bardhi _ 3, Beiula _endula Meshtekne ...... _ 4_._?_t)a n_atans Arre ujl 98

Scientific Name Albanian Common Scientific Name Albanian Common Name Name 5. Slderitls raeseri _aJ mall 2. Marsilea Marslle · 6. Orchis sp.div. Salep quadrlfolia 7. Gymnospermium Lule helmi 3. Botrichium Botrik glethekamomil shqlpetarum rnatricarllfolium Ferns Fierna Funghi K_r_udha i. Lycopodlum Ltkopod 1. Arturus archeril clavatum : 2. Cudonia ciclnas 99

E-2 List of Species for which the Species Action Plan will be Prepared within 3-5 Years Scientific Name Albanian Common Scientific Name Albanian Common Name Name Mammalla Gjltari_ 24. Hieraeetus Shqiponja 1. Myotis bechsteini Lakuriqi i Bechstelni- fasclatus blshtvlj_zuar It 25. Hieraeetus Shqiponja e vogel 2. Myotis daubentoni Lakuriql i pennatus Daubentonit 26. Circaetus galllcus Shqlponja 3. Mi/otis nattereri Lakurlql l Nattererl-ti gJarp_rng/in_se 4. N yctalus spp. Noktul_t 27, Faleo subbuteo Sklfteri 1 drur_ve 5. Plecotus spp. Lakuric[at vesh_jat/_ 28. Recurvirostra Sqepbiza 6, Vespertilio Lakuriqi avoseita murinus "climearg}end_" 29. Hlmantopus Kalor_sl 7. Rhinolophus Hundipatkoi I vogel hlmantopus hipposideros 30. Glareola Dall_ndyshe deti 8. Rhlnolophus Hund_patkoi 1madh pratlncola fermmequinum 31. Lams cachlnnans Pul_bardha 9. Canis aureus _akallt kamb/_verdh_ 10. Meles meles Baldosa 32. Gelochelidon Dall_ndyshe detl 11. Mustela putorlus Qelb_si nilotlca k_mb_zez_ 12, Mattes martes Zardafi 33. Sterna Dall/_ndyshe deti 13, Sus scrofa Derrl 1 e/g_r sandvicensls pik_verdhi_ 14. Rupicapra Dhia e eg_r 34. Sterna hirundo Dallandyshe e rupicapra zakon_shme e detlt 15. Capreolus Kaprolli 35. Sterna albifrons Danandyshe deti capreolus ball/_bardhi! Aves Shpend_ 36. Chlidonias Dall_ndyshe detl I. Phalacrocorax Karabunaku me hl/bridus fac[ebardhi/ aristotelis c_alk_ 37, Tyta alba KukuvaJka 2. Phalacrocorax Karabullaku i madh mjek_roshe carbo 38. Bubo bubo Buff 3. Botaurus stellarls Gakthi 39. Asio otus Buff vesh_at_ 4. Nicticorax _alka e nat_s 40. Remiz pendulinus Kolovat_si nicticorax 41. Parus lugubrls Trishtili i madh t 5. Ardeola raUoides _afka e verdh& murrm_ 6. Egretta garzetta _afka e vogel e 42. Dryocopus Qukapiku 1zi bardh_ martlus 7. Ardea purpurea _afka e rrushit 43. Pieus vlridls Qukapiku 1_Jelb_r 8. Ciconia ciconia Lejleku i bardh& 44. Plcus canus Qukaplki 1p_rhima 9. Platalea leucorodia Sclepshpatukja 45. Dendrocopos Qukaplku l madh 10, Plegadis Kojllku i zi major larosh f alcinellus 46. Dendrocopos Qnkapiku ]arosh 11. Milvus milvus Huta kuq_rreme s qriacus sirian bishtg_rsh_r_ 47. Dendrocopos Qukaplku larosh 12. Milvus migrans Huta e zez_ leueotos kurrizbardh_ blshtgirsh_r_ 48. Dendroeopos Qukapiku i mes_m 13. Gypaetus Shkaba mjek_roshe medius larosh barbatus _ 49. Dendrocopos Qukaplku i vogel minor larosh 14. Neophron Kall i qyqes percnopterus Reptilia Reptlli 15. Aeglplus Shkaba e zez_ 1. Testudo hermani Breshka monachus 2. Maureml/s casplca BreshkuJca 16. Gyps vulvus Shkaba 3. Lacerta vlridls Zhapiu i gjelb_rt 17. Circus pygargus Shqipja e balltacleve 4. Lacerta irlllneata Zhaplu me tre visa 18, Circus cl/aneus Shclipja e fush_s 5. Podarcls erhardl Hardhue_ bari 19. Circus ShqlpJa e k_netis 6. Podarcls Hardhue bishtg]at_ aeruqinosus meliselencls 20. Aclplter nisus Gjerac[ina e shkurt//r 7, Ophlsaurus Bullarl 21. AclPiter 9entills GJeraclina apodus 22. Buteo buteo Huta 8. ColuberJuqularls Shig, jeta e _ate 23, Aquila pomarlna Shqiponja e vogel e 9. Coluber Shigjeta e shkurtir rosave !]emonensls 10. Elaphe Bolla e sht_pis_

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l F-I List of Habitats for which Habitat Action Plans will be Prepared within 1-2 Years 1 i

Medio and infralltoral Sea meadows of Posldonla aceanlca at Rodon, Porto-Romano, Karaburun, Sazan, Porto- i Palermo I Lln (Ohrid lake} Site of intensive fish breeding and conservation I Riverine ecosystem "Buni-Drln-Vau 1Dej8s Breeding slte for Acipenser sturlo and important migration route for other fish species , Open sea waters Sublltoral (control for making evidence of the eventual presence of Caulerpa taxifotta)

I ShrubsSand dunesalong the gravel river beds ShrubsSandy beacheswith the andpresencedunes ofalongNerlumthe oleandelow coastr (Borsh} Aluvlal hygrophll forests Forests of Alnus glutlnossa and Quercus robur (Patok, Vellpoji_) Lakes Aquatic vegetation - habitats of Eiodea eanadensls in Lake Ohrld to control further expansion

F-2 List of Habitats for which Habitat Action Plans will be Prepared within 3-5 Years i 1 I

Sea meadows of fanerogams Meadows of Posidonia and those of Cymadocea. (Their inventory and mapping along the Adriatic and Ionian sea) Rocky Coast "Forest" of Cystoseria. Inventory and mapping along the Ionian Sca Mediterranean Halo-Psamophil Meadows Along the coastal section Durres - Vlore Vegetation of Coastal Rocks Vegetation of the coastal section Karaburun- Hlmare, and that of Ksamllt Islands Lakes Habitats with aquatic plants and those with Trapa natans; habitats with Nympholdes peltata; vegetation along the lakeshore: restoration of forests with Sallx alba and Populus alba, and m others along the eastern shore of Lake Shkodra, as well as in Lakes of Prespa and Belshi Rivers Formations with Populus alba and others downstream on the Buns, Vjosa, Shkumblni, and Semanl rivers i Xerophyte Shrubland Formation with Quercus ilex, and that with Arbutus andrachne (_arshove-Sarandopore); Garrige with Anthqlls hermania {Rrezome-Delvlne) Meadows Meadows with Deschampsia caespitosa, and Cynosurus sp. (Blze) -Deciduous Broadleaf Forests Oak forests in Lcvan, Ishem, Belsh, Gorice, Mlrdlte; Chestnut forest in Zdervaske-Pogradec, Gurakuq-Orenje; Forest with Betulus sp. itl Shistavec-Kukes Alluvial Forests Forest with Fraxtnus, Alnus, Ulmus- Rrnshkull Coniferous Forests Forest of Ptcea shies in Valbona valley; Fir forest in Germenj-Shelegure; forest of Pinus peuce- Allaman, and that of Black Pine in Tu_ (Puke} Semi-Deciduous Broadleaf Forest Forest of Quercus trojana on Rrenci mountain Marshes Reeds along the shores of Rreza lake {Sarandal; vegetation along the Butrlnti channel; adjacent vegetation next to Narta lagoon Irrigation channels Irrigation channel Vjose-Levan-Fier