THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO GOVERNMENT OF KOSOVO MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING KOSOVO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INSTITUTE FOR SPATIAL PLANNING SPATIAL PLAN National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" Spatial Plan for the National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" Institute for Spatial Planning NATIONAL PARK “BJESHKËT E NEMUNA” THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO SPATIAL PLAN GOVERNMENT OF KOSOVO MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING A document drafted by the Institute for Spatial Planning in cooperation with KOSOVO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY relevant structures of the sectors of the Government of Kosovo, municipal governments and structures of different levels of Kosovo society. INSTITUTE FOR SPATIAL PLANNING Remark: The competent version of the document is the version in Albanian language. NATIONAL PARK “BJESHKËT E NEMUNA” SPATIAL PLAN Pristina November, 2016 2 Spatial Plan for the National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" Institute for Spatial Planning Speech of Minister Honorable citizens, The National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" is one of the most precious natural assets of Kosovo, whose values, including biodiversity and landscape, exceed the boundaries of our country. Therefore, in the framework of efforts to protect this value of our natural heritage, the spatial plan document, in which are given the main strategic orientations for the conservation and sustainable use of the Park. We are confident that the proposed recommendations and developments will positively impact the sustainability of this area, enabling it to experience it not only by us but also by the generations to come. The Spatial Plan document is the result of a comprehensive research and analysis of the existing situation. The main purpose of this analysis was to ascertain the causes of the problems that have arisen, to know the risk to the area if the negative phenomena persist, to know the resources and real potentials in the Park space, and to coordinate the joint efforts that all these To be oriented towards the sustainable development of the Park. The Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency, respectively the Institute for Spatial Planning, has completed the process of drafting the Spatial Plan of the National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna". The drafting of the document was accompanied by a transparent process, during which several meetings were organized with participants of various fields, professions and structures. A valuable contribution was also achieved by meetings with the Inter-Ministerial Working Group as well as with members of important sectors of the Government of Kosovo. Part of this work was also the meetings with the authorities of the participating municipalities and the community living in the territory of the Park. The contribution of all parties has been very valuable. Numerous information has been gathered, important suggestions and remarks have been made, which have given the final form to this very important document for our National Park. Honorable citizens, the most important phase of the document will start soon - the implementation of the planned developments. What is initially required of all of us is to change the approach to actions that further degrade Park space, while we as the process bearers, in cooperation with the responsible municipal authorities, ensure that we will take all the measures that Actions and activities envisaged to be realized according to the plan. In this regard, we need the commitment and help of all, so that we jointly make the necessary changes. Acting Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning PART OF THE PLAN PROFILE OF SPATIAL I 3 DEVELOPMENT Spatial Plan for the National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" Institute for Spatial Planning VISION,PRINCIPLE AND II GOALS SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT III FRAMEWORK STRATEGY AND IV IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS IMPLEMENTATION V PROVISIONS 4 Spatial Plan for the National Park "Bjeshkët e Nemuna" Institute for Spatial Planning CONTENTS CONTEXT National parks in Europe …………………………………………………......... 6 Infrastructure of electricity ………………………………………….............. 43 V. IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS …………………………………………....... 67 National parks in Kosovo …………………………………………………......... 8 Waste management ………………………………………………………........... 43 General provisions......................................................................... 67 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………… 9 Water infrastructure………………………………………………………………. 43 Provisions on the responsibilities of the Ministry.......................... 67 Role and basis of the plan ………………………………………………......... 9 SWOT analysis …………………………………………………………………......... 44 Provisions on the responsibilities of municipal authorities ........... 67 Key challenges…………………………………………………………………………. 44 The provisions for the responsibilities of the authority I. SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT PROFILE …………………………..………………. 12 Administration and management of the park …………………………. 44 responsible for administering Park................................................ 67 ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE ....……………………………………....... 13 Protecting and preserving the environment, landscaping, Provisions and conditions for defining and defining public Biodiversity…………………………………………………………………………….. 13 biodiversity and the natural and cultural values of the park ..... 45 spaces / facilities ........................................................................... 68 Pedological characteristics……………………………………………………… 15 Rational use of natural resources for the benefit of economic Division of zones............................................................................ 68 Underground resources............................................................... 15 development in the national park………………………………………….... 47 Procedure for obtaining public property in use ............................ 68 The state of the environment………………………………………………….. 15 Revitalizing traditional activities in the park's settlements and Procedure for obtaining a construction permit ............................. 68 Geomorphologic features ……………………………………………………….. 16 preserving the tradition as influential factors...……………………….. 48 Provisions and conditions of construction..................................... 69 Geological characteristics ………………………………………………………… 17 Specific construction conditions .................................................... 69 Hydrographic characteristics......................…………………………...... 17 II. VISION, PRINCIPLES AND GOALS ………………………………………....... 50 Tourist / recreation centers ........................................................... 70 Hydrological features ………………………………………………………………. 19 Visioni …………………………………………………………………………………….. 50 Resort villages ................................................................................ 70 Climatic features …………………………………………………………………….. 20 Goals and Objectives …………………………………………………………....... 51 Campsite location.......................................................................... 70 Erosion ……………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Hotel facilities ................................................................................ 70 Seismic areas …………………………………………………………………………… 21 III. SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ……………………………........ 52 Motels ............................................................................................ 71 Land use ……………………………………………………………………............... 22 The concept of spatial development …………………………………....... 52 Picnic locations ............................................................................... 71 Cultural heritage……………………………………………………………........... 25 Division into zones according to the protection regime ………..... 53 Mountain houses........................................................................... 71 Natural heritage ………………………………………………………………......... 29 Development scenarios …………………………………………………………... 54 Entries in the Park .......................................................................... 72 POPULATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT…………………………….... 30 Physical infrastructure................................................................... 72 Settlements and housing ………………………………………………………... 33 IV. STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS ……………………...... 59 Natural heritage............................................................................. 72 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ………………………………………………........ 34 S1. Administration, managing the park efficiently and Cultural heritage ............................................................................ 73 Agricultural and livestock activities ……………………………………....... 34 collaborating in the service of the park …………………………............ 59 Waste treatment ............................................................................ 73 Beekeeping……………………………………………………………………………... 34 S2. Protection, preservation and rational use of the values of Implementation of the plan ........................................................... 73 Industry …………………………………………………………………………………... 35 natural and cultural heritage in and around the park ……............ 59 Social impacts................................................................................ 73 Trade and Crafts ………………………………………………………………........ 35 S3. Socio-demographic development in settlements within Further research............................................................................ 74 Tourism and tourism potentials in the Park................................. 36 and around the Park..................................................................... 61 Participants in drafting the plan ....................................................