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The European Union’s IPA 2010 programme for Albania
Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Capacity

of the Ministry of Environment in Albania for Law
Drafting and Enforcement of National Environmental
Legislation
(Europe Aid/130987/C/SER/AL)
Activity A.3: Preparation of Strategy and Plans - Protected Areas

Management Plans
Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”

Management Plan
Draft
This project is funded by

The European Union
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Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Environment in
Project title:
Albania for Law Drafting and Enforcement of National Environmental Legislation
Project number: Europe Aid/130987/C/SER/AL;
Contract no. 2011/275-693
Country: Republic of Albania
Beneficiary Contractor
Name: Ministry of Environment Grontmij A/S
Address: Durresi Str, Nr 27, Tirana, Albania Granskoven 8 DK-2600 Glostrup
Contact Person: Ardiana Sokoli Paolo Bacca
Phone: +355 4 2259900 +355 4 2226493
E-mail: Ardiana.Sokoli@moe.gov.al Paolo.Bacca@selea.al
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Date of Report: 4 March 2014
Title: Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” Management Plan
Authors: Erjola KEÇI, Elisabeth KROG
QA: Paolo BACCA
Acknowledgement
The project team wishes to express its gratitude to all resource persons and experts from all institutions and
stakeholders involved in the collection of data and information and to all persons and bodies that have
supported the development of this Management Plan. Special thanks are given to the Directorate of
Biodiversity at the MoE, local authorities, local communities, DSF staff, the Management Committee and other
stakeholders of the area.
This report has been prepared by a project team working for Grontmij. The findings, conclusions and interpretations expressed in this
document are those of Grontmij alone and should not in any way be taken to reflect the opinions and policies of the European
Commission.
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Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Environment in Albania for Law Drafting and Enforcement of
National Environmental Legislation
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 6
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROTECTED AREA ....................................................................................... 14
1.1 Area description ................................................................................................................................ 14
1.2 Legislation Framework ...................................................................................................................... 20
1.2.1 Regulatory framework for the Korab – Koritnik Natural Park ............................................. 21
1.2.2 Stakeholders........................................................................................................................ 22
1.2.3 Description of the park natural system .............................................................................. 24
1.2.4 Description of natural park socio-economic system........................................................... 29
1.2.5 Current governance structure in the protected area ......................................................... 33
1.2.6 Description of cultural landscape and heritage .................................................................. 35
PART 2: EVALUATION OF THE NATURAL PARK AND ASSESSMENT OF THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 37
2.1 Assessment of Values ........................................................................................................................ 37
2.1.1 Ecological Values ................................................................................................................. 37
2.1.2 Socio-economic values ........................................................................................................ 44
2.1.3 Cultural values..................................................................................................................... 47
2.2 Assessment of the Institutional Framework ..................................................................................... 48
2.3 Assessment of Threats ...................................................................................................................... 50
2.3.1 Ecological Threats ............................................................................................................... 53
2.3.2 Socio-Economic Threats ...................................................................................................... 55
PART 3: MANAGEMENT OF THE PROTECTED AREA .................................................................................... 61
3.1 Vision and objectives ........................................................................................................................ 61
3.1.1 Long-term management objectives .................................................................................... 61
3.1.2 Short-term management objectives ................................................................................... 62
3.1.2 Management Plan Principles .............................................................................................. 63
3.2 Definition of management zones ...................................................................................................... 64
3.2.1 Description of Korab - Koritnik Natural Park Area Zoning ................................................................. 64
3.2.2 Assessment of Natural Park Zoning .................................................................................... 67
3.3.1 Strengthen the protected area management system ............................................................... 71
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3.3.2 Increase habitats and biodiversity protection and conservation .............................................. 77

3.3.3 Develop the recreational and touristic uses .............................................................................. 80
3.3.4 Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities ......................................... 83
3.3.5 Promote scientific research and education ............................................................................... 87
PART 4: FINANCIAL PLAN ............................................................................................................................ 89
4.1 Staffing needs.................................................................................................................................... 89
4.2 Financial Plan..................................................................................................................................... 89
PART 5: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 91
PART 6: REFERENCES / BIBLIOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................... 101
PART 7: ANNEXES, MAPS, FIGURES, RAW DATA, GRAPHICS .................................................................... 105
Annex I: Categories, Levels of Protection and Forbidden Activities ......................................................... 105
Annex II: Zoning Assessment Methodology ............................................................................................. 107
Annex III: Budget separated into programs and actions .......................................................................... 108
Annex IV: Animal and plant species present in the Natural Park area ..................................................... 117
Figures, Tables, Graphics and Maps.......................................................................................................... 150
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List of Abbreviations
ABC Activity Based Costing

CS Carbon Sequestration
DCM Decision Council of Ministers
DFS Directory of Forestry Services
FCRP Fire Control and Rescue Police
FPUA Forest and Pasture Unit Administration
FYROM Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
HM Hunting Manager
HPP Hydropower Project
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature
MARDWA Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration
MC Management Committee
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
METS Management Effectiveness Tracking Sheet
MoE Ministry of Environment
MP Management Plan
MTI Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
MNR Managed Natural Reserve
MUDT Ministry of Urban Development and Tourism
NEA National Environmental Agency
NUCI National Urban and Construction Inspectorate
PA Protected Area
PME Participatory monitoring and evaluation
REA Regional Environmental Agency
SAC Special Areas of Conservation
SEI State Inspectorate for Environment
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INTRODUCTION
This Management Plan covers the entire Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”.
Plan’s formulation
The process of elaborating the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”
Management Plan (MP) has been ‘participatory’ and has involved both central and local stakeholders to
foster shared ownership of and support for the vision, aims, objectives, policies and actions that the
plan identifies.
Several workshops and consultations have been conducted with the Directorate of Biodiversity at the
MoE, local authorities, local communities, the Management Committee and other stakeholders in the
area to assist the development of the MP. At these workshops, participants identified issues of
importance for the Plan and considered potential outcomes in relation to these.
Field surveys have been conducted in the area in collaboration with local authorities. The main aim of
these local activities has been to include local observations and point of view via collection of
information from the area, the present situation, obstacles and challenges, identify pressures, threats,
possibilities and visions for the future. Valuable information has been received, which has formed the
basis of the present MP.
The development of this MP has been the task for Erjola KECI and Elisabeth KROG. They have received
valuable contribution by Rajmonda DUKA (Financial Plan), Bendis BOCARI (legal & institutional aspects),
Morten CHRISTENSEN (zoning assessment & photos), Haki KOLA (monitoring & zoning assessment),
Valbona SIMIXHI (GIS), Alfred MULLAJ (List of Habitats and Plant species), Arben PAMBUKU (Geology),
Sonila Guna (editing), the staff of Directorate of Biodiversity at the Ministry (comments & suggestions),
the staff of Directorate for Forestry Service in Dibra and Kukesi (knowledge & understanding of the
area), and the enthusiasm of local communities.
Baseline description of the area

The collection of data has involved: a) gathering of available background information at the locally held
workshops; b) consultation of inventories at the MoE and others relevant institutions; and c) field data
acquisition. The data have been evaluated to identify and understand the features and relevance of the
protected area in order to describe the baseline situation, including: state of the environment, the
threats and opportunities in the protected area.
Development of vision, objectives and management principles

Based on the existing situation, the baseline description, a vision for the protected area has been
formulated. The management vision is the ideal situation to be achieved in the protected area in the
future, the optimal situation in which the protected area should develop into. Based on the vision, both
long-term and short-term objectives have been defined. The objectives are more specific statements of
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intentions, their existence and attainment needs to be borne in mind when designing and executing all
foreseen measures in order to reach the vision in the future.
Elaboration of action plan, monitoring and supervision

A number of actions have been designed and categorized based on the present situation and defined
objectives for the area. The actions are organised in tables (Action Plans) identifying responsible
institution, period/duration and indicators of success. The action plans and management programmes
are the main output of the Management Plan. The implementation of the actions should be monitored
and evaluated to provide the base for the next revision of the Management Plan.
Identification of financial needs

The methodology used for the financial plan is the Activity Based Costing (ABC), which is a specific
costing methodology that identifies the activities and determines the cost of each of these by allocating
the resources for all the products and services based on the actual consume for each of the activity.
Because the management plan is divided into programs and activities, the assessment of the costs was
done for each activity. All the proposed activities involve work expenses, materials, equipments,
subcontracting expenses, which have been assessed including even the indirect costs. The total budget
for the implementation of the MP is reflected in different forms: total budget according to specific
activities; total budget according to main programs; and total budget for the implementation of the MP.
Structure of the Plan

The plan is written following the “Standard Structure of Protected Areas Management Plans” adopted
by the Ministry of Environment (MoE) following the Ministerial Order no. 148, date 21.2.2013.
In this respect the general contents of the MP are as follows:
1. Part 1 provides a description of the protected area illustrated by maps, the Park’s natural
resources as well as basic facts about the Park’s people and communities. It also provides an
overview of the current polices and legislation, it establishes the relationship between the
different stakeholders and the current governance structure. It describes the special qualities of
the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” the main ecosystems and their
structure, and the social-economic systems.
2. Part 2 provides for an evaluation of the protected area and an assessment of the current
framework, including threats. It identifies cross-cutting issues and drivers of change that affect
or are likely to affect the Managed Natural Reserve (MNR). It summarizes the key implications
associated with the sustainable management of the Park’s resources, special qualities and
communities.
3. Part 3 presents of the vision, aims, strategic objectives and actions included in this Plan. These
are the central threads running throughout the Management Plan that bind it together. Further,
in part 3 are given some management principles, which in an overall manner lay down principles
for carrying out different management activities in the protected area, some core principles like
local community participation, transparent decision making and communication, effective
management and application of the “precautionary principle” in management actions.
4. Part 4 provides the estimation of the financial needs for implementing the management actions
presented in part 3.
5. Part 5 provides a framework for monitoring and evaluating progress toward achieving the
outcomes described in the priorities for action described in the Action Plan.
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Who is the Plan for?

Although the MoE has been given the statutory responsibility to prepare the Management Plan, and the
MC should contribute to drafting of management plan of the zone1, this MP it is a plan for the Park area
and not just for the Ministry. The success of the Management Plan relies upon the cooperative
interaction of all those who care for the NR and its future.
It is the Ministry`s hope and expectation, that this MP shall be adopted and used by the Government of
Albania through its Ministries and government agencies who are responsible for the development of
protected areas and policy implementation at national, regional and local level.
Further and most importantly, it is the MoE expectation that the Management Plan is considered as a
working tool and guidance document for the Management Committee of the protected area, and that
the plan is made available to the public and accessible to all authorities, key stakeholders and users in
the area.
Purpose of the Plan

The Mountains Natural Ecosystem Management Plan is the single most important policy document for
the Natural Park area and all those who have an influence over its future - not just the Management
Committee (MC).
The Plan coordinates and integrates the actions that affect the Park purposes. No major decisions
should be taken affecting the future of the Park without reference to the Management Plan.
The Plan sets a vision for the future of the Park and specifies actions and outcomes to pursue in the next
five years to bring the Park closer to this shared vision.
The Plan promotes coordinated implementation, monitoring and evaluation of these activities
collectively across a wide range of partners and stakeholders. In essence, it creates a framework for Park
management, guiding decision-making and developing priorities for everyone involved.
Duration of the plan

The Management Plan is a strategic document setting long-term visions and aims for the MNR, which
the Management Committee will strive to achieve in the future, i.e. the optimal situation in which the
protected area should develop into. On the other hand the MP sets targets that are more realistic and
achievable in the short term. Consequently, the Plan also outlines a detailed framework of actions to
take place within the protected area within the next five years (2014-2019), at which time the Plan will
be reviewed and revised as required.
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DCM no.86, dated 11.2.2005 “On establishment of management committee of protected area” at point 2/a states “the Management
Committee shall contribute on drafting of management plan of the zone”.
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SUMMARY
Background information
The decision of Council of Ministers No. 898 dated 21.12.2011 proclaims the mountains natural
ecosystem Korab – Koritnik as a “Natural Park” with a surface area of 55,550.2 ha (555.5 km²).
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park is part of the Alpine region, included in
Kukes and Dibra regions. The park extends from the borders of Kosovo in North-East Albania to the
Deshati Mountain in southern bordering with Macedonia.
Korab is a high mountain massif characterized, in its northern part, by typical alpine landscape with
steep rocky peaks while the landscape of its southern part is gentler. The highest peak of the Korab
mountain range, Mt. Golem Korab (2764 m) is the highest peak of Albania, and one of the highest in the
Balkan.
The most abundant habitat within the area is pasture land and meadows, occupying around 22,578.4 ha.
This habitat is composed mainly by natural grassland, heath-land and herbaceous vegetation. Forests
mainly located in the northern part of the natural park and the eastern-southern part of the territory
cover around 19,264 ha. Agricultural lands are typically located close to inhabited villages, these occupy
approximately 8,670.9 ha in the natural park.
Another type of habitat within the NP is composed by rocky mountain areas and eroded land, together
occupying around 4,530.8 ha. This are open areas with no or little vegetation cover. Urban areas are
mainly situated in the south-east of the area close to the borders of the natural park. These areas cover
a limited surface of the total protected area (385.6 ha).
Water bodies within the Natural Park occupy about 120.6 ha of the total surface of the park area.
Some 19,000 inhabitants, a very small part of the population of qarks concerned, live within the natural
part boundaries. The inhabitants of this mountain region can be best described as the predominantly
rural population with low income, and seriously affected by structural unemployment, while the
situation in the adjacent plain or foothill areas is considerably better.
The Natural Park area that extends on state-owned land is around 38% of the total surface of the park,
which includes: water bodies, industrial/economic areas and a small part of forests and pastures), while
communes-owned and privately-owned lands cover the 62% of the park area.
Values and threads

The area of the park comprises a high diversity of terrestrial habitats ranging from different forest types
due to altitudinal gradients and slopes orientated north, east, south and west.
The Korab–Kornik Natural Park preserves a great variety of mountain landscapes, including postglacial
relief shapes, deep gorges, and rock formations.
Alpine grasslands are rich in rare and endemic species. Woody communities are also present in the
alpine pasture zone with typical plant associations.
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Alpine and subalpine meadows offers a vast range of species, most of which are utilized for their
curative values.
The slopes below the mountain meadows are mostly covered with deciduous forests.
Birch and beech forests cover large areas. The vegetation levels are well distinguished based on
different altitude; oak forest from 400 – 900 m above sea level, conifers and beech forest with mixed
broadleaved forest from around 1000 up to 1,800 – 2,000 m.
The rich vegetation Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” constitutes an
important habitat of several threatened fauna species of the common European importance which
require large undisturbed forest ecosystems, including big mammals.
At least, 37 species of mammals are found in the Korabi-Koritnik area. The diversity of habitats in the
Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” give rise to a great diversity and density of
bird species in the area, including resident, migratory, breeding and wintering species.
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” is rich in water resources, including
rivers, streams and natural lakes with clean water and mostly natural status of the river bed and banks
(except for the fact that the water quality of some streams is threatened by organic pollutants from
sheepfolds). These provide the habitats to a number of amphibian species, and fishes.
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” Area hosts valuable ecosystems and
habitats generally well preserved mainly due to a relatively low number of inhabitants in the area, low
investments, low level of agricultural production and the remote geographical location of the area.
However, pressures have increased during recent years, and the negative environmental trends seem to
be stronger than in the past, and many of the habitats are under intensive pressure:
 The terrestrial forest habitats have been modified by deforestation, which has caused
destruction and fragmentation of forest habitats.
 Erosion in mountain areas is naturally connected with many factors as geological, physical and
climate characteristics, however intense forest cutting in the protected area increases areas
where erosion takes place. Natural return of forest in eroded areas is almost not possible. The
areas within park under Kukes Districk exposed to erosion risk are mainly Zapod, Shishtaves
(Kollovos, Nimce), Caje (Shkenak, Caje) Immediate need for the erosion prevent in Shtiqen area,
where the entire village houses are threatened by erosion. Erosion is a problem also in park
area within Dibra District, mainly in Cerjan, Peshkopia stream basin, Rabdisht, Melani stream,
Kala e Dodes and Zagrad.
 Pollution of water resources is taking place in the area; the concentration of nutrients in the
water has increased due to lack of wastewater treatment facilities. The degradation of water
quality threatens the aquatic habitats, the endemic and rare species, and quality of drinking
water
 Illegal hunting, especially of the high level protected species as the Brown Bear, Lynx and Wolf
has increased lately in the whole area threatening wildlife and especially rare species; the
hunting of the Chamois in the salty area of Shllinas are a recent example of this. Shllinas area is a
risky site not only for chamois (that go there to lick the salt), but even for the hunters. Locals
had shown that there have been cases that hunters have shot each other in darksness instead of
the chamois.
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Natural park vision and objectives

The vision for the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” for the future is
formulated in the form of the following statement:
“Conservation, protection, restoration and sustainable management of natural and cultural heritage of
Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”, in cross-border corporation with the
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Kosovo, ensuring the coexistence and harmony of man and
nature, and keeping the area as a place of living, prosperity, education and recreation for today’s' and
future generations.”
Based on the vision, the long term objectives identified for the management of the area of Korab-
Koritnik focus on conservation, recreation, science and education, and on the management system in
the area. These are designed to provide for the protection and conservation of the unique biodiversity,
and to maintain the key ecological processes of the protected area, while allowing appropriate
recreational activities. They are as follows:
 Strengthen the protected area management system: ensure that the protected area is managed
in a correct way, involving the local stakeholders in a sustainable participatory process to
contribute to the sustainable management of the area’s resources maintaining a compatible
equilibrium between nature conservation and human activities development.
 Increase habitats and biodiversity protection and conservation: maintain the diverse habitats of
the protected area, maintain the variety of flora and fauna and the combination of aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems, ensure clear water in rivers and streams and preserve the unique natural
and biological processes and life support systems.
 Develop the recreational and touristic uses: provide for and manage recreational and cultural
uses of the area, ensuring the coexistence of nature protection objectives and the development
of various types of touristic activities.
 Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities: ensure environmental health,

economic profitability, and social and economic equity with the nature reserve area.
 Promote scientific research and education: promote education, nature appreciation and
scientific research on the biological, geophysical and cultural values of the protected areas.
Based on the vision and the long-term objectives for the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik
Natural Park” Area, and taking into account the factors influencing the achievement of those objectives,
the management efforts during the next coming 5 years (2014-2019) shall be focused on few keys short-
term objectives, as follows:
Strengthen the protected area management system

1. Enforce the provisions of any existing legal and sub legal act to visitors and users of Korab –
Koritnik Natural Park Area.
2. Increase the effectiveness of protected area management system by strengthening the DFSs
towards an effective law enforcement and prosecution service for violation of environmental
requirements.
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3. Strengthen the co-operation among communes, forestry, and other local stakeholders with
cross boundary parks structures of Sharri National Park in Kosovo and Mavrovo National Park in
Macedonia. The MC should be the major forum for regular formal liaison between the relevant
government and non-governmental agencies.
Increase habitats and biodiversity protection and conservation

1. Ensure that the diversity of species and the ecosystems processes in the protected area are not
adversely affected by human activities.
2. Promote the maintenance of high water quality; prevent the degradation and deterioration of
habitats.
3. Foster broad community stewardship, and commitment to the conservation of species of
specific level of protection.
Develop the recreational and touristic uses

1. Provide for the operation of low impact tourism activities which add to the recreational and
educational experience of protected area users.
2. Ensure that tourist operations do not negatively impact on the ecological and cultural heritage
values of the protected area.
3. Ensure that tourism is carried out in an ecologically sustainable manner.
Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities

1. Promote sustainable agriculture and farming.
2. Promote ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands.
3. Promote beekeeping, medical plants cultivation and sustainable livelihood.
4. Support sustainable forestry.
Promote scientific research and education

1. Encourage research that will provide knowledge of the values of the protected area and inform
its management.
2. Ensure that information from research is made available to managers of the Natural Park.
3. Improve public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environments of the
protected area and the potential impacts of human activities on these environments.
The short term objectives, which have been formulated in consultation with all relevant stakeholders,
will contribute to the achievement of the vision, and address the specific actions. The short term
objectives provide statements of desired social and environmental conditions, recreational
opportunities, and benefits from managing the area. These objectives derive from legislative or
administrative policy direction over a five year time frame.
Zoning and management action

An evaluation of the existing zoning of the area has been carried out.
The work method used for the assessment of the zoning consisted of three steps: GIS analyses, field
work including stakeholder consultation and assessments of zoning. A description of the used
methodology is given in Annex II.
The assessment has taken the following into account:

• potential of natural resources and the ecosystems;
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• level of interaction with local people;

• importance of the area;
The ecological characteristics have also been considered together with local activities and resident
interests in each of the defined zones as lay down in law defining what can and/or cannot occur in the
different zones in the protected area in terms of natural resources management, cultural resource
management, human use and benefits, visitor use and experience, access, facilities and PA
development, maintenance and operations.
Core zone
The core zone consists of a number of smaller and larger areas mainly distributed in central and
northern part of the protected area. Most of these areas are dominated by Bosnian pine (Pinus
heldreichii) and European Beech (Fagus sylvatica). A large area of core zone is alpine meadow situated
around Mount Korabi. A small area east of Shishavesic village near by the border to Kosovo is a mixed
beech dominated forest planted in 1945 by assistance from local school children.
There is the need to review the core zone borders.
Sustainable use zone

The sustainable zone includes Oak (Quercus) wood land, coppiced oak forest, beech (Fagus) forest and
beech coppice, Alder (Alnus) forest along streams, rocky areas with little vegetation and extensive
production of walnuts and chestnut. Large part of the forest is managed as coppice forest.
Pastures including alpine meadows are also an important part of the zone.
There is the need to review the sustainable use zone borders.
Traditional use zone

The traditional zone includes areas of agriculture and fruit tree orchards.
There is the need to review the traditional use zone borders.
The effective implementation of this management plan is a real challenge as: a) most of the actions
identified in the Action Plan are not included in existing funding streams, and b) the delivery of many of
the Plan’s actions, is reliant upon the identification and procurement of new or additional funding.
For each of the actions the following elements were identified:
o responsible authority(ies) in charge for implementation
o expected time frame and duration
o objectively verifiable indicators
o monitoring activities
Monitoring and costs of the plan implementation

Without monitoring and evaluation of the Plan’s activities, there is no way of knowing whether the
desired outcomes have been achieved or if the issues that were meant to be solved were actually
exacerbated. All responsible authorities associated with the delivery of the priority actions in this
Management Plan have a role to play in monitoring progress and the state of the Park’s resources.
The total costs require for the implementation of the Management Plan amount to 1,682,270 EUR.
Money is required for annual operating budgets, capital investment, protection enforcement, tourism
development, staff training, community development and public awareness, research, as well as other
activities.
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PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROTECTED AREA
1.1 Area description
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” is 55,550.2 ha large (555.5 km²); it is
part of the Alpine region included in Kukes and Dibra regions. The Koritnik-Gjallica-Korabi mountain
chain is situated in the North-East part of Albanian territory and extends from the borders of Kosovo to
the Deshati Mountain in southern part of the country bordering with Macedonia. It is part of the Central
Mountainous Region, included in the eastern range of it, so called Eastern Albanian Alps. From the
Geological point of view, the region is part of South-Eastern Europe line and so it is included in the
eastern alpine compressed area. The massif is part of the inner Albanides in the line Dinarido-Albanido-
Hellenides range mountains. Many mountain peaks are occasionally ruptured by radial tectonics in the
shape of blocks that ends in forms of gorges and valleyslike these between Koritniku and Gjallica e
Lumës, Gjallica and Kolesiani (Canyon of Bicaj) and Serakoli Mt., and Grama Mt. (Bushtrica Valley). These
blocks occasionally have steep slopes that build up from 300 m up to 2,485 m (Vanaj George).
Remarkable are also the alpine area of Gjallica e Lumës and Korabi peaks with several sheer and hardly
approachable peaks or White Mt. with many eroded slopes.
The borders of the park (Map 1) are defined by the DCM No. 898, dated 21.12.2011, which establishes
the Mountains Natural Ecosystem Korab - Koritnik ”Natural Park” with enlarged surface, as follows:
 North: from point 1 (coordinates 4455778.15E and 4659256.82N), located near the Luma River
bridge, the border follows the channel Luma, crosses Luma River, climb up the ridge through
Përbreg village and Qafa e Zbinecit, it follows quotes 462.6 m, 1549.0 m, 1361.0 m, 1293.0 m,
1223.0 m, 1150.1 m, 1021.0 m, then descends ridge to point 2 (coordinates 4463004.61E and
4668805.51N) near Morina.
 East: from point 2, the border follows along the state borders with Kosovo and Macedonia until
point 3, at quota 2174.7 (co-ordinates 4463238.36E and 4605429.25N).
 South: from point 3, the border follows along state borders with Macedonia until point 4 (co-
ordinates 4459468.97E and 4603467.39N).
 West: from point 4, with co-ordinates 4459468.97E and 4603467.39N, the border follows along the
road in direction of Kllobçisht village, runs along the bottom of the village of Kërçishti Eperm, up
to Kërçishti i Poshtëm and Pocesti village, then follows Hollobuk stream, goes in the direction of
Popinare village, in direction of quota 1,026.0 m (k. Tuma Punjos), passes down quota 1,474.9 m,
interrupts Melani stream, climbs up the ridge in direction of Ilnica village, follows with quotes
1,500.0 m, 1,504.0 m (Buravajku peak), 1,474.6 m (m.Grevës), follows the road in direction of quota
837.0 m, crosses the Banja streams (near Llixha), goes up to the ridge of Straveci mountain, pass
the Mountain ridge, quota 1635.0 m, follows the ridge of Vakufit and Gramës mountain, follows
the road in Vrenjti meadow, quota 1626.0 m, ridge of Gradishti, quota 1,345.0 m (k. Mëllezës) e
1,034.0 m, crosses the Grama stream, passes up to Dipjakë village, in the Frizmajt hill, follows the
road to Venisht village, crosses the Shëngjergji stream, quota 1,250.0 m, follows the road up to
Sllatinë village, quota 1016.8 m (Guri i Zi peak), follows the path, climb up the ridge of over Vleshë
village, quota 1,135.0 m, 1,241 m, follows the road, goes down the ridge, pass on Radomira
River bridge, follows Veleshica River, climbs up the ridge, quota 017.3 m, goes down Cereni
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village, crosses Rrasa stream, follows the road, quota 1,161.0 m, 1,159.0 m, 1,167.0 m, 1,187.0 m,
follows the road down Suka peak (1289.0 m), crosses Bushtrica stream, follows Vasijas stream,
passes through the right branch of it, crosses the Ahu stream and follows its right branch (the
border between Dibra and Kukësi), near Bushtrica (Gjanaj) village, quota 1,442.8 m (Bakli
Mountain), follows along the ridge, crosses the Çaja stream, follows the branch on the right, quota
1,413.8 m (Molla Mountain), follows the road, quota 1,452.0 m (Bakia peak), goes along the road,
quota 1582.0 m, follows the road, quota 1,522.0 m, passes Qafe - Dardha, quota 1,515.0 m
Kumashi peak), follows along ridge and road, crosses Tërshan stream, the mouth of Bicaj canyon,
following the road above the village of Nanga, Nanga (Kreze) and Shtiqën, then follows the Luma
channel to point 1. The borders of the protected area include two districts and fifteen
Communes. Several villages are located inside the border of the area, most of them near the
western border of the area.
Table 1: Administrative borders and surface of the “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”
Surface
District Commune Village
(ha)
Kukes Bicaj TERSHANA, Tershana; 2,971.2
Bushtrice 445.4
CAJA, Caja (Shehe), SHKINAKU, BUZEMADHJA, Shkinaku
Grykë Caje 9,138.6
(Kakaj), Buzemadhja, FSHATI;
Shtiqën 2,235.2
Shishtaveci (Bafa), Novoseja (Tocilla), SHISHTAVECI,
Novoseja (Dishaj), NOVOSEJA, Shishtaveci, Shtreza
Shishtavec 6,434.9
(Torocic), Shtreza (Gjyta), SHTREZA, KOLLOVOZI, Kollovozi
(Nelaj), ORESHKA, BORJA, CERNALEVA;
Terthore 1,853.4
Turaj (Culollar), TURAJ, Turaj (Allarej), TOPOJANI; Xhaferaj;
Topojan BREKIJA, NIMCA, Nimca, Nimca (Teja), LOJMEJA, Nimca 6,543.0
(Pershlika); Shtreza (Torocic), XHAFERAJ;
Ujmisht 634.1
ZAPODI, BELJA, PAKISHTI, ORGJESTI, ORICKLA,
Zapod 4,631.1
KOSHARISHTI;
34,886.90
Surface Kukes
District
Radomira (Stordok), Radomira(Rade), RADOMIRA,

Diber Kalaja e Dodes Radomira (Derbac), Radomira(Cernier), CERENI, 8,108.9
PLOSHTANI, VASIA
Kastriot 1,274.0
Maqellare KERCISHTI I EPERM 3,261.3
Melan ZAGRADI; RABDISHTI; BELLOVA; CERJANI; 3,980.8
Sllove Venishti; 2,698.3
Tomin 294.3
Fushe - Cidhen 1,045.7
Surface Diber District 20,663.3
Total Mountains
Natural Ecosystem
55,550.2
“Korab - Koritnik
Natural Park”
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Road network
The transport infrastructure in the area is in general not well developed and considered to be
insufficient, however most of the villages within the Kukes part of the protected area near the peak of
Korab are connected by roads. The roads are narrow, extremely mountainous and only partially
asphalted, so, it is difficult to reach those villages. In winter is even worse, when the local mountain
roads are blocked by the snow.
In the Dibra district, the quasi-totality of villages is in the western border of the PA, which explains the
fact that no main roads cross the Kukes part of the PA. The road network is completed by forestry roads
(usually narrow and unpaved). The villages within the Dibra district are connected to Peshkopia town by
not asphalted roads. The roads/trails are narrow and mountainous; there are small vans used for people
transport from villages to Peshkopia town.
Map 1 below presents the administrative borders (the protected area, border of Communes, country,
etc.), the road network, the hydrological network as well as the localization of nature monuments.
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Map 1: Administrative borders, location and overview of the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab -
Koritnik Natural Park”
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Use of territory in the park area

The most abundant habitat within the area is natural grassland, heath-land and herbaceous vegetation.
Forests mainly located in the northern part of the park and the eastern-southern part of the territory
occupies a considerable surface.
Agricultural areas are typically located close to inhabited villages. Pasture and meadow habitats, the first
used mainly for grazing, are also present in the area.
Rocky mountain areas cover a considerable area of the natural park. This is open areas with no or little
vegetation cover. Urban areas are mainly situated in the south-east of the area close to the borders of
the natural park. These areas cover a limited surface of the total protected area.
Table 2 below provide the current composition of the NP area2.
Table 2: Use of territory in the natural park area

Surface Percentage
Main feature
(ha) (%)
Agriculture land (arable land, vineyards and orchards) 8,670.9 15.61
Forest land, mixed forests (broadleaved and coniferous), shrubs,
19,264.0
reforestations, forest vegetation land 34.68
Pasture land and meadows 22,578.4 40.65
Water bodies (Rivers, streams and reservoirs) 120.6 0.22
Non productive area (Eroded land, rocky, opened areas) 4,530.8 8.16
Urban area and terrains mixed with agriculture and forest 385.6 0.69
Total 55,550.2 100
2
Source: Aerial photos (ortho photos) of the area and the verification of the land use in the field. The data from Forestry Cadastre of Dibra and
Kuksi and DFS in Dibra and Kukes have been consulted.
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Map 2: Use of the territory of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area
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1.2 Legislation Framework
Law No. 8906 dated 06.06.2002 "On protected areas" provides the legal basis for the management of
Protected Areas in Albania. The Law provides the framework for the declaration, conservation,
administration, management and sustainable use of protected areas and their natural and biological
resources with the purpose of informing and educating local communities on direct and indirect
economic benefits, and promoting eco-tourism development.
In accordance with nature protection criteria established by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN), the Law 8906 identifies six categories of “protected areas” providing for different status
and levels of protection. Annex I provides an overview of different levels of protection in relation to
categories of “protected areas”.
Based on the Law the following categories of “protected areas” are identified:
 I Category Strict natural reserve / scientific reserve
 II Category National Park
 III Category Nature Monument
 IV Category Nature Managed Reserve/natural park
 V Category Protected Landscape
 VI Category Protected area of managed resources/ protected area with multiple uses
According to art. 4/2 of the Law no. 8906 the territory of any “protected area”, shall be divided into sub-
zones, according to the importance of habitats and ecosystems present in the specific areas. The law
distinguishes internal zoning as follows: core zone, sustainable use zone, recreational zone, traditional
use zone, and other sub-zones which suit to the territory.
The zoning shall determine the level of protection of the zone according to the features of the zone,
taking into account the nature of the zone and human activities that take place.
The Law devotes special attention to the management of forests, excluding their utilization for
economic purposes, to waters and other natural resources within the protected areas. It also provides
the legal base for the designation of administrative structures and management committees for certain
categories of protected areas.
The Albanian Parliament approved on 04.02.2008 the Law no. 9868, “On some amendments to Law No.
8906", which determines the criteria for proclaiming of protected areas designation of Special Areas of
Conservation (SAC) of interest to the European Community. This Law also defines the concept of internal
zoning within a protected area, distinguishing among core zone, traditional use zone, sustainable use
zone, recreational zone and other kind of zones based on their characteristics and the human activities.
The designation of protected areas is done through a Decision of Council of Ministers following the
proposal of Minister responsible for environment.
The implementation of Law "On protected areas" as amended was followed by several by-laws
approved by the Council of Ministers including:
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 Decision of the Council of Ministers (DCM) No. 676, date 20.12.2002 “On the declaration as
protected areas of the Albanian monuments of nature”, which declare as protected area the
Albanian monuments of nature listed in Annex attached to it.
 DCM No. 267, dated 24.04.2003, “On proposal and designation procedures for protected area
and buffer zone”;
 DCM No.266, dated 24.4.2003 “On the administration of protected areas”;
 DCM No.86, date 11.2.2005 “On establishment of management committees on protected
areas”;
 DCM No.519, dated 30.6.2010 “On proposal and approval procedures and rules on
administration of regional natural parks”;
 DCM No.897, dated 21.12.2011 “On approval of rules on designation of Special conservation
areas”.
The decision of Council of Ministers No. 898 dated 21.12.2011 proclaims the mountains natural
ecosystem Korab – Koritnik as a “Natural Park” with a surface area of 55,550.2 ha. The decision also
divides the protected area into three 3 conservation and administration subzones – see next section.
1.2.1 Regulatory framework for the Korab – Koritnik Natural Park

As mentioned the Decision of Council of Ministers No. 898 dated 21.12.2011 proclaims the mountains
natural ecosystem Korab – Koritnik as a “Natural Park”. The decision also proclaims the division of the
Natural Park into three conservation and administration subzones as follows:
 Core zone 4,374.3 ha (First level of protection)
 Sustainable use zone 1,572.0 ha (third level of protection)
 Traditional use zone 49,603.9 ha (Second level of protection)
Area Area
Total Level of
Zone Kukes Dibra Commune Natural Asset
Area (ha) Protection
Qark (ha) Qark (ha)
Forest habitats of
Kala e Dodes; Bjcaj; Shitiqen; high natural
Core 4,374.3 2,753.3 1,621.0 I
Terthore; Zapod inheritance and
biodiversity values
Sustainable Maqellare; Melan; Sllove; Agriculture and
1,572.0 264.1 1,307.9 III
use Shishtavec forests
Bicaj; Bushtrice; Grykë Caje;
Shtiqën; Shishtavec; Terthore;
Agriculture lands,
Traditional Topojan; Ujmisht; Zapod; Kala e
49,603.9 31,869.4 17,734.5 forests and II
use Dodes; Kastriot; Maqellare;
pastures
Melan; Sllove; Tomin; Fushe-
Cidhen.
Total 55,550.2 34,886.8 20,663.4
According to the DCM the zones of the park present the following characteristics:
 Core zone includes main forest habitats and is defined as zone of high natural inheritance and
biodiversity values and is applied the first level of protection, that provides an undisturbed
territory. In this subzone is allowed scientific research, development of free eco touristic
activities in nature and seasonal grazing.
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 Sustainable use zone includes the urban territory and mixed territories with agriculture and
forests close to the inhabited centres and activities along the rivers included the thermal waters.
The subzone enables the continuity of economic, social, addition of tree woods, hazelnuts,
chestnut and aromatic and medicinal plants. In the sustainable is applied the third level of
protection. In this subzone are permitted activities and infrastructure construction, which do
not affect the ecosystem ecological integrity and is not in contradiction to the environmental
and touristic developmental programmes of district, Communes’ Developmental Plans,
Management Plans of Communal forests and pastures and are performed in accordance to
urban and touristic developmental plan, approved by Territory National Council, and applied
only based on environmental permit.
 Traditional use zone includes entirely agriculture lands, forests and pastures. In this zone
traditional activities such as: agriculture, forestry, and grazing, medicinal and aromatic plants
collection are allowed. In this subzone the second level of protection is applied that provides a
territory with low impact and control of economic, social, agribusiness, recreation, sportive and
eco tourism activities, infrastructure construction, according the urban and touristic
developmental planning, approved by Territory National Council, which do not affect ecosystem
ecological integrity and respect the protected area functions, ecological, natural cultural
landscape values.
In the final provisions of the DCM No. 898 is foreseen that:

 The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with other line ministries, local government units,
specialized bodies on scientific research, as well as representatives of economic operators and
private owners will draft the integrated management plan of this natural park in compliance
with objectives of the country ecological network management and local and regional
development programmes.
 For tourist activities the criteria and standards defined in Law No. 9734, date 14.5.2007 "On
tourism", as amended, and its sublegal acts shall be applied.
 Concerning the cultural heritage, the activities can be carried out after getting the permission of
the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports, pursuant to the provisions of Law No. 9048,
date 7.4.2003 "On Cultural Heritage", and Law No. 9806, date 17.9.2007 “On adhereation of
Republic of Albania in European convention “On protection of archaeological heritage”.
 Directorates of Forestry Services in Kukes and Diber are responsible for the administration of
this protected area. These directorates will exercise their powers given by Law No. 8906, date
6.6.2002 “On protected area” with its amendments, in cooperation with local government units
according to legal and sublegal acts in force.
1.2.2 Stakeholders
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” has ecological, cultural and economic
values. Stakeholders, both at central and local level, have an interest, a role or a responsibility within
the PA. The involvement of stakeholders is largely recognized as a mechanism that can help in
protecting and managing effectively the protected areas, as collaborative relationship between the site
management authority and the local stakeholders may significantly contribute to solving complex
planning questions.
The table below gives an overview of the stakeholders’ in the area, their position in administration and
management of the nature resources and ecosystem services.
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Table 3: Stakeholders in the area of Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”
No. STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITY/ INTEREST

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
- Approve relevant legislation for Protected Areas, environment, biodiversity, fauna and
1. Council of Ministers flora, medicinal plants, forestry, fisheries, renewable resources etc;
- Design Protected Areas and management regime control.
National Territorial - Check and approve the compliance of local instruments with national planning
2.
Council instruments in force.
National Territorial - Support the coordination among different planning authorities at both national and local
3.
Planning Agency level
- Draft and approve relevant legislation for environmental protection, environmental
permitting, EIA;
- Draft and approve relevant legislation for Protected Areas;
- Prepare and present the necessary documents to the government for issuing the
Ministry of Environment
protection status of a certain area;
- Draft and approve relevant legislation for forestry and forestry services, management and
protection of fishery resources, water resources, wild fauna and flora including medicinal
plants;
- Administrate and preserve the protected area through the supervision of management
plans implementation, the enforcement of legislation by protected areas administrations
Management Committee and enterprises performing activities in the area, the maintenance of environmental
quality, the promotion of ecological (sustainable) development and the implementation of
requirements for sustainable use of natural resources;
- Administrate and preserve the Administrate and preserve Natural Park/Managed Nature
Reserve of Korab-Koritnik;
4.
- Follow the implementation of management plan of the area;
Administration of
- Follow the implementation of annual programs on monitoring and bio monitoring;
Protected Area/Directory
- Putt fines in case of violations and collecting the fines;
of Forestry Services
- Manage forest and pastures in the surrounding area;
- Control the enforcement of legislation in relation to forestry, pastures, protected area,
wild flora and fauna and hunting;
- Issue environmental permits of Type A and B, through NLC;
National Environmental
- Advise the local government unit for implementation of environmental policies;
Agency
- Enforce provisions of environmental legislation on EIA, environmental permitting,
coordination of monitoring activities.
Regional Environmental
- Issue environmental permits of Type C, through NLC;
Agency
State Inspectorate of
- Ensure the enforcement of legislation on environmental protection, forests, water and
Environment, Forests,
fishery.
Water and Fishery
Ministry of Transport and
5. - Invest in waste management facilities, water supply and sewerage.
Infrastructure
National Urban and
- Control the compliance of development and construction with the approved planning
6 Construction
instruments for the area.
Inspectorate
Ministry of Agriculture,
- Administrate of Agricultural Program and Rural Development;
7. Rural Development and
- Administrate and maintaining of drainage and irrigation systems.
Water Administration
- Draft of legislation on mining sector;
Ministry of Energy and - Issue permits for mining activities through NLC;
8.
Industry - Surveillance and monitoring of mining activities;
- Take administrative measures.
- Preservation of cultural heritage;
9. Ministry of Culture
- Policy drafting in sustainable tourism development and preservation of cultural heritage;
Ministry of Urban - Promote tourism development;
10.
Development and - Ensure and protect sustainable use of touristic resources.
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Tourism
11. Ministry of Health - Monitor the quality of drinking water.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Approve planning instruments;
- Issue development and construction permits;
Local Government Unit
10. - Approve planning and construction regulations at local level;
(Municipalities, Qark)
- Provide and maintain public services including water supply and sewerage, integrated
waste management, etc.
Diber Prefecture
11. - Control legal compliance of decisions taken by LGU.
Kukes Prefecture
NON PROFITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Support initiatives in the interest of the local community including sustainable
Non Profitable
12. development of agriculture and other local economic activities, preservation of
Organizations
biodiversity and raising awareness.
LOCAL USERS
- Claim land ownership;
13. Local owners - Benefit from tourism and infrastructure development;
- Maximise their economic profits from different activities.
Private businesses (bars, - Increase number of tourists and visitors in the area;
14 restaurants and hotels if - Pay taxes for community services including waste management;
any) - Expand their business activity.
The stakeholder contribution to the development and implementation of the Management Plan serves
also the purpose to help the coordination and to balance the different interests present in the area.
1.2.3 Description of the park natural system

Korab is a high mountain massif characterized, in its northern part, by typical alpine landscape with
steep rocky peaks while the landscape of its southern part is gentler. The highest peak of the Korab
mountain range, Mt. Golem Korab (2764 m) is the highest peak of Albania, and one of the highest in the
Balkan.
The Korab-Kornik natural park preserves a great variety of mountain landscapes, natural ecosystems
with meadows and glacial lakes. The natural system of the area is in general well preserved, mostly due
to its peripheral location far from the urban centres, and railroads as well as its natural character,
presence of big forest complexes and inaccessibility of vast mountain areas. The above factors resulted
in the low level of urbanization, industrialization and economic development of the area.
The central parts of the landscape and its habitats belongs to the Palaeozoic era (Devonian and
Ordovician period), whereas the other parts originates from Mesozoic era. In the frame of Corine
database for Korabi-Shishtaveci area, there has been reported the following habitat types: Temperate
shrub heathland, Alpine and subalpine grasslands, Seasonally wet and wet grasslands, Mesic grasslands,
Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Coniferous woodland, Mires, bogs and fens Screes, Inland cliffs, rock
pavements and outcrops, Mediterraneo-Turanian small sedge fens, Mountain (Juniperus nana) scrub,
Balkan Range [Dryas] mats, Balkano-Hellenic dwarf bilberry heaths, Oro-Moesian (Festuca paniculata)
grasslands, Oro-Moesian (Poa violacaea) grasslands, Oro-Moesian crooked sedge grasslands, Oro-
Moesian (Sesleria comosa) grasslands, Helleno-Balkanic stripped grasslands, Pelagonide calciphile
stripped grasslands, Moesian Balkan thistle tall herb communities, Southwestern Moesian submontane
hay meadows, Balkan Range subalpine beech forests, Balkano-Rhodopide birch woods, Balkan Range
Pallas' pine forests, Pelagonide bog asphodel fens, Illyrian fern screes, Pelagonide toadflax-valerian
screes, Pelagonide calcicolous chasmophyte communities, Balkano-Illyrian shaded calcicolous
chasmophyte communities (Vangjeli, 1999).
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Climate
The climate in the territory of the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” has a
moderate continental climate with wet cold winters and dry hot summers. The annual mean
temperature fluctuates between 7-10oC for the lower parts of the area and between 2-3oC in the highest
mountain areas. The area is characterised as being under snow coverage during 60-80 days in the lower
part, and all year at the highest peak mountains.
In the lower parts of the area the temperature is below 0oC around 120-150 days per year, whereas in
the upper part the temperature is below zero up to 220 days per year. The lowest temperatures are
reached in January and the highest in August. The mean temperature during summer is between 15-
18oC in the low parts and between 10-12oC in the upper part. During January the mean temperature is
around -2oC and -10oC; respectively for the low and upper part.
Precipitation is one of the main factors influencing the climate regime of the area. The highest
precipitation rate is normally recorded in November-January and late spring, generally in May.
Precipitation is at its lowest rate during July and August.
Table 4: Climatic data for Korab - Koritnik area

Type of Data Unit Season
Spring Summer Autumn Winter Annual
Average Temperature °C 16 32 13 -5 18.5
Relative Humidity % 72 55 62 74 69.5
Precipitation mm 220 110 110 400 1530
Sunlight Hrs 80 90 75 35 280
Geology
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” is situated in the middle of four
tectonic zones Korabi, Mirdita, Krast-Cukali and Kruja zones. The tectonic movements of plioquaternary
have caused strong modifications of the relief and created many peaks, gorges and valleys as can be
seen in the area of Koritniku and Gjallica e Lumes, Gjallica and Kolesjani and Serakoli and Grama
Mountains. The main mountains in the area are Maja e Pikellimes (2,392m), Gjallica Mountain (2,484m),
and Korab Mountain (2,751m), which is the highest mountain on Albanian territory. The range of
mountains ends with Deshati Mountain (Peak of Velivari – 2,374 m and Peak of Kërcina - 2,325 m).
Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area, in geological terms is the oldest in Albania. It is represented from a
variety of geological formations. Relief is composed by mountains with deep valleys but their shapes are
moderate over the time. So, these formations are particular for Albania and belong the Paleozoic Era.
The limestones are dominant in this area but they are often accompanied from the other formations. In
several cases the limestones intercalated with the other depositions as flysch, conglomerates,
sandstones, siltstones, marls, etc. Between the limestone and flyschoid formations are also present the
magmatic formations and porous. The first one is represented byacid rocks while volcanic and the
quaternary porous depositions are formed in the valleys and natural plateaus by the mixed alluvial-
proluvial and deluvional - coluvional sediments. Thickness of the carbonate and magmatic formations
may arrive to thousand meters while thickness of the porous rocks of quaternary varies from 0.25m- 15-
20m. The erosion is active because of the slope inclination and the lack of the forests. From the other
side the precipitations play an important role in erosion. This phenomenon is more apparent in
magmatic formations which have not a good connection. The flysch, limestones and magmatic
formations are often aerated and destroyed in surface so they create instability for the landslide.
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Carbonate formations include:

Pg23 - Pg32 - Upper Eocene. Sandstone - aleurolitic rhythmic flysch and conglomeratic packs and horizons.
Middle Oligocene. Clayey-aleurolits-sandstone flysch, conglomerates, coralline limestones marls and
coals
Pg22 - Middle Eocene. Clay-siltstones with sandstones and sandstone-clay flysch`s with marls and
limestones in Krasta subzone, marls, limestones, sandstones, conglomerates or clays, siltstones,
sandstones, marls and limestones in the inner basins.
J1 - Lower Jurassic. Dolomitized limestones, limestones with Lithiotis, nodular limestones with
ammonites, marls with Possidonnia.
J3t- Cr2cm Tithonian-Cenomanian. Sandstone marly flyschoid deposits, turbidity limestones.
Cr2m - Upper Cretaceous. Mastrihtian. Argyle - sandstone-limestone flyschoid alternation.
Cr2 – Undivided Upper Cretaceous. Limestones with rudistes, dolomitized limestones, platy limestones
T3 - J1 Upper Triassic-Lower Jurassic. Limestones with megalodontes, stromatolitic limestones,
dolomites, radiolarites limestones with radiolarites cherts intercalations.
T1 - Lower Triassic. Limestones, argyle schist, sandstones, conglomerates.
T2 - Middle Triassic. Shales, limestones, limestones, nodule limestones, siliceous limestones, radiolarites
with tuffs and tuffites.
T1-2 - Lower-Middle Triassic. Shales, limestones, ammonite limestones and volcanic in the Mirdita zone.
T2 - J2 – Platy siliceous limestones
P - T1 Permian-Lower Triassic. Conglomerates, reddish-grey sandstones
εP – T Gravelites, sandstones, conglomerates sandy pelagic lenses.
O – S Clay-siliceous schist’s, aleurolitic lenses, sandstones, quartzite, vulcanite.
D – Devonian. Marbled limestones, platy limestones with cherts, argyle-cherty schist’s.
S - D – Silurian-Devonian. Black shales with graptolites, shales and limestones with crinoids and
tentaculites.
with Globotruncanids.
Magmatic formations:
T2 - Middle Triassic. Shales, limestones, nodular limestones with cherts, siliceous limestones, radiolarites
with tuffs and tuffites. Basic and intermediate acid volcanic intercalations, b. Basic volcanic
γJ2-3 - Middle-Upper Jurassic. Continental granite (granite, granodiorite, granosionite)
νPz – Gabbros, gabbros diabaze
Porous formations:
Qp - h Quaternary. Pleistocene- Holocene. Mixed alluvial-proluvial sediments: sands, gravel, silts.
Qp- Pleistocene. Deluvional - Coluvional sediments.
Soils
The Koritnik-Korabi landscape has a variety of soils that vary according to their composition, pedologic,
physical, and chemical characteristics. The types of soil mainly found in this massif are black soil, grey
acidic, red soil, heavy clay soils, and alluvial soil in few cases. The soils exhibit a range of textures that
reflect the age and depositional sequence of sediments on it. Composition of lands is included in the
land strip of high mountains that are subalpine and alpine lands (above 1700 m). In this territory are
distinguished mountainous pasture lands, extended in Shishtaveci-Korabi area. They are black soil and
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differ from those that take place under 1700 m a.s.l. This lands are poor in nutrients, have red soil in
general, depending from the substrate. In this mosaic, can be founded and grey-dark pasture-forestry
lands.
Hydrology
Geographical distribution of geologic formations play an important role on relief modeling and
hydrographic characteristics. The neotectonic development has influenced all the factors, considered as
relief moderators; the quaternary glaciations play a particular role in relief features. Geologic formations
have created structures of the park area such as arches of Korabi, Koritnik, Kallabak, scapulars (Bjeshka
e Shehut, Bjeshka e Zonjave etc.) and troughs (Rrafshi of Korabit, Ilnica, Tërshana etc.). Some parts of
the arches are converted into lakes, such as Lakes in Radomira, Stanet e Preshit, and Bjeshka e Zonjave.
One of the factors influencing the park relief, beside the geology composition, has been the Drini River
and its branches as well as the carst phenomenon’s, snow, water flows, froze, etc.
The territory of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area is traversed by a dense hydrographic net of rivers and
streams that flow into Drini branches. In the area many springs feed the streams and rivers. Due to
erosive character on rivers and streams basins, in the area are created deep gorges, valleys and canyons
such as Gryka e Vanajve, Bicaj Canyon, and the valleys of Luma, Bushtrica, Veleshica and Grama.
Due to lithological and structural construction, the erosion of Banaj and Grama streams has given to
Korabi Mountain slopes a considerable sharpness.
Luma River is a branch of Drini Bardhe River. Currently, after the construction of hydropower in Fierza,
Luma River flows into Fierza Lake. The river watershed has an area close to 580 km2 in the northern part
of the Central Mountain Region of the country. The river originates from the Kosovo territory, Shara and
Plava Highlands.
Luma River, in the Kosovo part, is named Plava River and enters the territory of Albania in the village of
Orgjost, about 18 km southeast of the town of Kukes. In Albanian territory is named Orgjosti River and
joins Borja River with about 90 km2 catchment’s area and Topojani River, with 110 km2. After that, the
river is named “Luma River”. Luma River has a total catchment’s area of about 578 km2.
The upper part of the river, and the streams feeding it, are located in Shishtavec plateau, one of the
largest in the country having an oval shape with Northeast Southwest direction, has a length of 15 km
and a width of 11 km. It lies at the altitude of 1300 to 1700 m above sea level and has a small slope
towards the northeast to the Shishtavec sump.
Luma River, before joining Orgjosti stream, flows though an poor in groundwater, so the impact of
groundwater basin in the River water flow is small. Orgjosti watershed is long 25.3 km, the mean
altitude is 1377 m and the slope of the river bad is 56 0/00.
Belaj River has a catchment’s area of 517.5 km2, the mean altitude is 1294 m and the slope of the river
bad is 19 0/00.
Veleshica (Radomira) River is formed from springs and runoff of Tezje, which originate from Korabi
Mountain as two separate runoffs. All these waters are jointed before the entrance to Radomira village.
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Tezje springs come out close to Radomira village, meanwhile two other runoffs, known as ”Preshi”
creeks are crossing Korabi peak (2754 m a.s.l). The water of these two creeks are formed from other
springs situated in Korabi plateau and the melted snow.
The watershed area itself is only 17 km2, but in the area there are karstic springs and a larger
underground watershed, which have to be considered in the future.
Tershena stream is another creeh, supplied by Shega stream and both are located between Gjallica and
Kolesjani Mauntain
Bjeshka e Shehit creek is another spring originating from Korabi Mountain, approximately 2700m a.s.l,
situated in the south west of Korabi peak. This creek has a total catchment’s area of 8.96 km2, joins
Radomira River, after the village with the same name. After the joint with Radomira River, the stream is
named Veleshica stream and flows to the west direction.
Within the park area are situated the Lake of Grama (Dibra District) and Kallabaku Lake (Kuksi District).
Grama Lake is the largest lake on Korabi Mountain, located at the eastern part of Korabi Mountain,
close to Grama Mountain (2,345 m high) The elevation of the lake is about 1,750 m. The glacial Lake of
Grama has an area of 5 hectares.
The black Lake is situated close to Tejz village (Radomira) in an altitude of 1460m above the sea level. It
is a glacial lake with a surface of 0.8 ha. The lake is known for the hydrologic, geologic, biological and
cultural values.
The area is rich in small glacial lakes (Kallabaku Lake) and reservoirs.
Habitats in the protected area

The most abundant habitat within the area is pasture land and meadows, occupying around 22,578.4ha.
This habitat is composed mainly by natural grassland, heath-land and herbaceous vegetation.
Forests mainly located in the northern part of the natural park and the eastern-southern part of the
territory cover around 19,264.0 ha.
Agricultural lands are typically located close to inhabited villages, they occupy approximately 8,670.9ha
in the natural park.
Another type of habitat within the NP is composed by rocky mountain areas and eroded land, together
occupying around 4,530.8ha. This are open areas with no or little vegetation cover. Urban areas are
mainly situated in the south-east of the area close to the borders of the natural park. These areas cover
a limited surface of the total protected area (385.6ha)
Water bodies within the Natural Park occupy about 120.6 ha of the total surface of the park area.
Table 5 below provides the current composition of the NP area3.
It is worth to note that the figure presented above, as resulted from current verifications/observations,
differ quite significantly from these presented in the DCM establishing the park (see table below).
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Source: Aerial photos (ortho photos) of the area and the verification of the land use in the field. The data from Forestry Cadastre of Dibra and
Kuksi and DFS in Diber and Kukes have been consulted.
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Table 5: The current land use surfaces within Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area
Surface
Surface according to
according to Variation
Main feature current verifications
DCM (+/- ha)
(ha)
(ha)
Forest land, mixed forests (broadleaved and
coniferous), shrubs, reforestations, forest 19,264.0 18,412.6 851.4
vegetation land
Pasture land and meadows 22,578.4 22,130.2 448.2
Agriculture land (arable land, vineyards and
8,670.9 5,025.5 3,645.4
orchards)
Water bodies (Rivers, streams and reservoirs ) 120.6 42.7
77.9
-
Non productive area (rocky, opened areas) 4,530.8 9,617.1
5,086.3
Urban area and terrains mixed with agriculture and
385.6 322.1 63.5
forest
Total 55,550.2 55,550.2 -
These differences may be explained by the different use of territory since 2011 when the park was
established, and by the inaccuracies of the means used to estimate the surfaces when drafting the DCM.
Nevertheless the DCM needs to be amended in this part.
1.2.4 Description of natural park socio-economic system

The population size in the territory of the natural park is roughly estimated in 19,000 inhabitants in total
(some 16,000 in Dibra Qark and some 3,000 in Kukës Qark), thus a very small part of the population of
both qarks concerned. Furthermore the demographic trend in the mountain areas is negative, due to
migration of the inhabitants toward more developed regions, offering better infrastructures, and
providing better access to health services, education or employment opportunities.
There is no industry in this mountain region, and the main sector of the local economy in the mountains
is extensive agriculture.
The official (either permanent or temporary) employment opportunities in the mountain areas are
insignificant, compared to the size of population, and limited to teaching at local schools, civil service in
local offices or sometimes also tourist services (e.g. restaurants or tourist facilities).
Thus, the unemployment rate is currently very high. Due to the above, illegal activities are frequent,
including illegal hunting and fishing, and illegal forest felling.
The inhabitants of this mountain region can be best described as the predominantly rural population
with low income, and seriously affected by structural unemployment, while the situation in the adjacent
plain or foothill areas is considerably better.
To summarise the demographic situation of the local populations is characterised by its low size and
density of population, negative demographic trend, population ageing, and migration to towns paired by
rural depopulation.
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Land tenure
Natural Park area extends on state-owned, communes-owned and privately-owned lands (see Map 2).
The state and private owns about the 38% of the total surface of the park, this includes: water bodies,
industrial/economic areas and a small part of forests and pastures.
62% of the park area is under the ownership of the Communes of Bicaj, Bushtrice, Gryke Caje, Shtiqën,
Shishtavec, Terthore, Topojan, Ujmisht, Zapod, Kala e Dodes, Kastriot, Maqellare, Melan, Sllove, and
Tomin; (Table 6).
Table 6: Communal land ownership in the park area

State and Private Total
Commune owned
No. Commune owned land surface
land surface (ha)
surface (ha) (ha)
1 Bicaj 1,671.60 1,299.60 2,971.20

2 Bushtrice 445.4 445.4
3 Fushe cidhen 1,045.70 1,045.70
4 Gryke caje 5,773.90 3,364.70 9,138.60
5 Kala e Dodes 1,900.70 6,208.20 8,108.90
6 Kastriot 1274 1,274.00
7 Maqellare 828 2,433.30 3,261.30
8 Melan 2,857.80 1,123.00 3,980.80
9 Shishtavec 6,434.90 6,434.90
10 Shtiqen 890.2 1,345.00 2,235.20
11 Terthore 553.9 1,299.50 1,853.40
12 Tomin 294.3 294.3
13 Topojan 6,446 97 6,543.00
14 Ujmisht 261.6 372.5 634.1
15 Zapod 4,631.10 4,631.10
16 Sllove 1773.3 925 2,698.30
TOTAL 34,468.40 21,081.80 55,550.2
The ownership and administration of forests and pastures has been transferred to communes following
the adoption of new legislation4. However, forest and pasture lands transferred to the communes are
not entirely included within the natural a park boundaries. Indeed, most of the transferred surfaces are
outside the park area (Map 2).
The Table 7 below provides data about the surface of forests and pastures transferred to Communes.
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The following legal framework is the baseline for the ownership and administration of forest and pastures transferred to
Communes:
 Law no. 8744, dated 22.2.2001 "On the transfer of the state's public immovable property to the local government
units", amended, (Articles 2, 3 and 17),
 Law no. 9385, dated 4.5.2005 "On Forests and forest service", amended, (Article 23) and
 DCM No. 396, dated 21.6.2006 "On the criteria for the transfer and use of forests by local government units"
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Table 7: Forest & pasture lands transferred to Communes

Commune Forest (ha) Pasture (ha) Law
Bicaj 4,320.47 1,109.5 DCM 367 dated 30.05.2012
Bushtrice 2,157 DCM 477 dated 16.04.2008
Grykë Caje 3,014 1,663 DCM 759 dated 28.05.2008
Shtiqën 1,067.5 DCM 609 dated 14.05.2008
Shishtavec 2,744.12 DCM 810 dated 04.06.2008
Terthore 3,496 337 DCM 379 dated 27.03.2008
Topojan 1,868.5 1,514.5 DCM 879 dated 11.06.2008
Ujmisht 3,437.75 DCM 1060 dated 16.07.2008
DCM 112 dated 3.02.2008/
Zapod 3,428.36 329.04
720/20.10.2011
Kala e Dodes 720 77 DCM 698 dated 21.05.2008
Kastriot 1,109 158 DCM 121 dated 03.03.2008
Maqellare 2,653 36 DCM 607 dated 14.05.2008
Melan 3,857 640 DCM 743 dated 28.05.2008
Sllove 3,153 434 DCM 745 dated 28.05.2008
Tomin 496 50 DCM 796 dated 04.06.2008
The communal forests are under the property and management of the respective Commune s within the
protected area. However, management is limited, as the Communes do not have sufficient experience
to execute correctly their functions in relation to forestry management. The result of this is degraded
forests; pressure and damage to ecosystems, habitat and wildlife in the protected area.
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Map 3: Current communal and state owned land In Korab – Koritnik Natural Park
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Agriculture and agricultural products

The main sectors of the local economy in these mountain are forestry and extensive agriculture, while
the most important traditional land- and natural resource uses of predominant importance for
subsistence and meeting the economic demands of the local inhabitants include sheep breeding and
extensive grazing of mountain meadows and pastures, hay mowing, farming and animal husbandry
(sheep, cows and goats), fresh fruit, potato and vegetables production, beekeeping, medicinal plant and
berry collection. The traditional local products are the white cheese, milk and other diary products, meat
products, honey, berries and medical herbs.
Artisanal products
Artisanal work is another source of income for people living in the area. The traditional skills and crafts
include shepherding, woodcarving and wood and stone constructions.
Tourism
The peaks of the Korab Mountain, the highest in Albania, stand in file, and have a rare beauty.
The crests of these mountains are of lime and gypsum formation covered with herbage plants and alpine
pastures with defend kinds of flowers and greenery of these land scares during spring and summer.
Different flowers, cold water sources, cataracts, natural lakes, evergreen trees offer great possibilities to
enjoy every detail of mountain tourism, winter and summer.
Places such as Kala e Dodes, with the peak of the Korab Mountain in the East and the alpine pastures,
the Grama area and its pastures, with carstic natural lakes, and artificial ones in the center of Grama
together with the evergreen pine and fir-trees are surely the pearls of the natural park.
The touristic offer includes as well very clean air, cold and tasty water, livestock products, such as meat
and dairy of the best quality.
There is a high potential of recreation and sustainable development of ecotourism in the area. However
the current offer of recreational activities, climbing, walking, skying and 33urasian are limited in the
area.
There are few marked tourist trails in the mountains, currently almost non-visited, and there are no
accurate and up to date maps, and local signposting is poor. Local infrastructure is generally not good.
Housing conditions are generally modest, improving day after day, however. There is an increase in the
number of the newly built villas, which have all the facilities for tourists’ accommodation.
1.2.5 Current governance structure in the protected area
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik Natural Park” is protected under the fourth category
of the IUCN protected area categorization scheme 5. Table below includes the forbidden and allowed
activities within the protected area based on Law on Protected Areas no: 9868 date 04.02.2008.
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Category IV: This category refers to areas that are managed to protect particular species or habitats. Many will need regular, active
interventions to address the requirements of particular species or to maintain habitats, but this is not a requirement of the category. The
primary objective of protected areas in this category is to maintain, conserve and restore species and habitats. (IUCN, 2008).
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Table 8: Prohibited and allowed activities within the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik Natural
Park” area.
PROTECTED LEVEL OF
CATEGORY PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
AREA PROTECTION
 Activities that
 Planting of monoculture forests; change the
 Neutralization of waste and light of fires utilization of
outside of assigned places; territory;
 Dissemination of animals and non-country  Activities on
originated plants; constructions;
 Hunting through the poisoned food;  Use of chemicals
 Construction of motorways, sailing canals and and pesticides;
Natural
urban areas;  Treatment of
IV Park/Managed Fourth
Nature Reserve  Circulation with transport means out of roads sewage waters in
and assigned places. (This provision shall be farms for areas
not applied for state vehicles, agricultural and larger than 2
forestry machinery, fire brigade vehicles, hectares ;
ambulances, water management and  Any other activity
veterinary services machinery); which is not
 Organization of rallies with vehicles, prohibited
motorbikes and bicycles. explicitly by the
law.
An overall management plan covering the whole of Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik
Natural Park” area is not available at the moment. Only sectorial management plans (e.g., Communal
Forest Management Plans) exist. The forest plan does not include nature conservation considerations
and management. The interaction between the different plans (regional spatial plans, master plans,
protected areas management plans, etc.) is however not clear.
At present the area is under the management of the Directories of Forestry Service in Kukes and Dibra.
Kuksi Directory of Forestry Service is composed by three sectors: Management Sector, Advisory Sector
dealing with communal forests and Forest Police (14 persons). The sector of Forestry Police includes
Forestry Police of Topojan (3 persons) and Bushtrice (3 persons), which is covering the Protected Area.
Currently the Directory of Forestry Service in Kuksi has not a specific protected area sector.
The Directory of Forestry Service of Dibra does not have a Protected Area Sector as well. The DFS of
Dibra has several sectors based on geographical divisions within Dibra District; Korab-Koritnik Natural
Park area is supervised by 3 persons (Head of Qender Sector – Forest Ingenier, Head of Kastriot Sector –
Forets Ingenier and one Forest Inspector). The Directory of Forestry Services is responsible for law
enforcement in the protected area.
The mayors of the Communes, local NGOs in Kukes and Dibra, private sector representatives and
residential population of the protected area have limited information related to the protected area, its
administration and legal framework; co-operation among local stakeholders is also limited. This is also
the case for the co-operation among the two Directories of Forestry Service of Kukes and Dibra, which
could be improved. The increase of the operational capacities of the forestry and park rangers it is also a
need as it could possibly prevent or mitigate further damages to the biological diversity of the region,
caused by illegal human activities such as forest lodging and timber harvesting, inducing induced forest
fires, illegal fishing, dumping of waste, overusing the resources of medicinal and aromatic plant species,
or poaching the animal and bird species of the common European conservation importance.
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1.2.6 Description of cultural landscape and heritage

The cultural heritage of Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik Natural Park” includes the
ethnographic region of Gora in the east-side of Kukës; documented since 1348 as the mountain of Zerca,
Kacina, Gllava, Kallabaku etc. The region of Gora includes the villages; Shishtavec, Borje, Oreshka,
Cernaleva, Orgjost, Zapod, Kosharisht, Pakisht. Gjallica and Kallabaku mark the boundary of the area of
Gora. It has a rough relief, which is characterized by a fresh summer and cold long winter. The
agriculture and handicrafts make the economy of this area. It is populated during the medieval period.
As the consequence of 1923 the political events, the area of Gora was split in two parts. From 39 villages
of Gora 28 are part of Kosova and 11 remained in Albania. The inhabitants are called Gorans. One of the
most mentioned and important village in this region is Shishtaveci, which is also the capital commune of
the region. Shishtaveci is famous as the village of the skiing champions and this is a long standing
tradition in this place.
Cultural, historical and nature monuments

The park guests 25 Nature Monuments (Category III of the Protected Areas in Albania) as follows (the
numbering is linked with their location on Map 1 above):
Bio Monument
 Krasta e Pocestit (3): Situated close po Pocesti village, 1500m above the sea level. It is a territory
formed from limestone and typical vegetation.
 Kerçishti Plane tree (5): Located in Kercisht i Poshtem village (Maqellara Commune), 700m
above the sea level. The plane age is 250 years. Boroviku i Begiunecit (6): Situated close to
Begjunec and Rabdisht villages, 785-1350 m above the sea level. It is composed by gypsum and
typical vegetation. Shishtaveci Birch (18): near the village at 1,300-1,390 m above the sea level.
It represents a forest of 33 hectares, latitude 13-17 m, diameter 20-30 cm, and age of 40-45
years, damaged after ’90.
 Rrobulli Laku i Topojanit (20): near the village of Tërshan, commune of Bicaj at 1,450-1,600 m
above the sea level. It represents a forest of elm-tree, 34 hectares, latitude of 20-25 m,
diameter 1 m, age of 160-200 years.
 Oak Forest of Novosej (22): near the village with the same name, in the commune of Shishtavec,
1410 m on the sea level. It represents a forest of 3 hectares, higher than the normal latitude of
the girdle of the oak-trees. The trees are young, 4-5 m high, diameter 7-10 cm.
Geo Monument
 Kerçini Stone (1): Sllovë, 2000 m above sea level, close to Kercishti village. Gyps stone and salt
rock, 900 m in length, 250 wide, and 200 m high. Its surface is 12.5 ha. This place is used for
organising religious events of pagan origin. Qyteza Cave (7): Bellovë, commune of Melan.
Established in the permo-triasit Gypsum, it has not yet been explored. It is 10 m long, 2 m wide
and 3 m high. The cave is 1400m above the sea level.
 Grama mirrors (9): Sllovë, 1900 m above sea level. It shines because of the selenium presence. It
is 500 m long, 200 m wide.
 White Mountain Karst – Grama (10): 1200 m long and 230m large, located in Sllovë Commune.
Karst landscape in the permo-triasit Gypsum. Distinguished for the white color, funnel holes,
karst caves, which are not yet discovered.
 Shllinas (11): Situated in White Mountain, close to Vrenj village, 1200 – 1500m above the sea
level. It comprises a rocky masiff composed by gypsum and halite. Shllinas is up to 900m long,
250m wide and 200m high. The place is favourite for chamois that go there to lick the salt.
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 Gropa e Panairit (13): Radomire, 2115 m above sea level. Glacial-karstic cirque in schist, with
length of 800, width 230 m, in the form of amphitheatre.
 Korab Flat (14): Radomire 1900 m above sea level. It is a glacial complex, 1000 m long and 200 m
wide.
 Gryka e çajes (16): Situated at the vicinity of the village of Çaja in the Bushtrica River valley, 750
m above the sea level. Longitude 25 km, latitude 20-30 m, deepness 100-200 m. It disposes
unexplored caves, with geomorphologic, didactic, and tourist interest.
 Shqipe Stone (19): It is situated near of Borje village, Shishtavec commune at 1,580 m above the
sea level. It consists in a conglomeratic rock with longitude 100 m, latitude 80 m. It is over 27 m
high and disposes geomorphologic, didactic and tourist interest.
 Bicaj Canyon (21): near of Bicaj village. It is formed from calcareous, 2.5 km long, 4-6 m wide and
150-200 m deep. It has geomorphologic, didactic and tourist interest.
 Morning Stone (23): near of Shishtaveci village at 1,900 m above the sea level. The name comes
from a simple reason: it is the place of the rising of the sun in the morning. It is a sandy stone,
with the form of cone, 25 m, long, 13 m wide and 11 m high, with a surface of 176 m². It has
geomorphologic, didactic, spiritual and tourist interest.
 Canyon of Vanaj (25): It is situated near of Rexhepaj village and Kukës city, at the valley of Luma
River, 600 m above the sea level. Calcareous rock, 3.5 km long, 30-40 m wide and until 300 m
deep. It is crossed from the road Kukës-Topojan-Shishtavec. There are a lot of unexplored caves.
It has geomorphologic, biological, didactic and tourist interest.
Hydro Monument
 Kerçini kartsic source (2): 1,670 m above sea level. It appears in the contact between limestone
and terrigenous. The water is clean and creates attractive surrounding environment.
 Pocesta Fall in Maqellara (4): In Mount Deshat, 1500 m above sea level. Water emerges at the
level of 13m, through a slit along the limestone rock.
 Bellova sources (8): Commune of Melan, close to Bellove village, 620m above the sea level. Karst
springs, which come in contact between Gypsum and schistCold Water (Vleshe) (12): 800 m
above sea level. It appears in the contact between limestone and schist. With clean water
creates attractive environment around.
 Black Lake Radomire (15): Covering about 0.8 hectares, located in Mount Korab 1460 m above
sea level. It is a glacial lake.
 White Spring (17): Situated near the village of Turaj, commune of Topojan, 1,750 m on the sea
level. It has clean water and creates an attractive point of natural interest. It has tourist values.
 Red Spring in Gjallica (24): Situated near of the village of Dërshan at 2,200 m above the sea
level. The Karst spring runs out through the tectonic-Karst split of the calcareous. It has clean
water and creates an attractive point of natural interest. It has tourist values.
 The spring of King (26) – Serakol: situated close to Radomira and Ceren villages, 1,200 m above
the sea level. It is a karstic source derived from the litologic contact between the listones and
terrigenous.
Many of the monument sites listed above are well preserved, but in general the physical condition, the
conservation and maintenance of the monuments and the surrounding areas are poor causing
degradation and damages.
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PART 2: EVALUATION OF THE NATURAL PARK AND ASSESSMENT OF THE

INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Assessment of Values
2.1.1 Ecological Values
Habitats in the protected area

The area of the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik Natural Park” comprises a high diversity
of terrestrial habitats ranging from different forest types due to altitudinal gradients and slopes
orientated north, east, south and west.
Its northern part is characterized by typical alpine landscape with steep rocky peaks while the landscape
of its southern part is gentler. This gives rise to a high diversity of habitats in the area.
The predominate types of habitats in the protected nature reserve is illustrated in map 3 below.
For the habitats categorization of the Natural Park is adapted the Corine land cover taking in
consideration DCM terminology on land use The Corine data related to the habitats of park have been
verified in the field.
The habitats in the area give rise to a diverse community of flora and fauna. Diverse habitats are
harbouring various plant species, plant associations and vast fauna groups making the habitats rather
complex in the park area. Vertebrates are present by all groups as fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and
mammals. A full list of animal and plants present in the NP area is provided in Annex IV. The Table
below presents the habitat types present in “Korab – Koritnik” Natural Park area. In the table are shown
the Natura 2000 habitat type, respective code and the habitat name in Albanian language.
Table 9: Habitat types in Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area according Natura 2000 classification
Code Habitat type Albanian name
40 Shqopishte dhe kaçubishte të zonave me klimë të
Temperate heath and scrub
moderuar
4060 Alpine and Boreal heaths with Juniperus Shqopishte të zonave alpine dhe boreale me
communis subsp. Nana Juniperus communis subsp. Nan
51 Kaçubishte sub-mesdhetare dhe të zonave me
Sub-Mediterranean and temperate scrub
klimë të moderuar
5110 Stable xerothermophilous formations with Buxus Formacione të 37urasian37s37 kserotermofile me
sempervirens on 37ur slopes bush (Buxus sempervirens) në shpate shkëmbore
61 Natural grasslands Kullota natyrore
6170 *Alpine calcareous grasslands *Kullota alpine të rajoneve me natyrë gëlqerore
65 Mesophile grasslands Kullota mesofile
6510 Lowland hay meadows (Alopecurus pratensis, Livadhe të zonave të ulëta (Alopecurus pratensis,
Sanguisorba officinalis) Sanguisorba officinalis)
6520 Mountain hay meadows Livadhe të zonave malore
82 Rocky slopes with chasmophytic vegetation
Shpate shkëmbore me vegjetacion hazmofitik
8210 Vegetated calcareous inland cliffs with Shkëmbinj gëlqerorë të brendshëm të populluar nga
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casmophytic vegetation vegjetacion hazmofitik

8215 Shkëmbinj të thepisur gëlqerorë të zonave alpine
Alpine and sub-mediterranean calcareous cliffs
dhe submesdhetare
90 Forests of Boreal Europe Pyje të Europës Boreale
9010 *Western Taiga *Tajga Perendimore
91 Forests of Temperate Europe Pyje të Europës me klimë të moderuar
9130 Neutrophilous (Asperulo-Fagetum) beech forests Pyje ahu neutrofile (Asperulo-Fagetum)
91L0 Illyrian oak – hornbeam forests (Erythronio- Pyje ilirike të përzier dushku dhe shkoze (Erythronio-
Carpinion) Carpinion)
Pyje të përzier dushqesh {kryesisht qarri (Quercus
Pannonian-Balkanic turkey oak- sessile oak
91M0 cerris), shparthi (Q. Frainetto) dhe bunge (Q.
forests
Petraea)} të Panonisë dhe Ballkanit
92 Mediterranean deciduous forests Pyje gjetherënës Mesdhetarë
9220 *Pyje ahu të Apenineve me bredh të bardhë Abies
*Apennine beech forests with Abies alba
alba
925A Hop-hornbeam, oriental hornbeam and mixed Pyje me mëllezë, shkozë dhe pyje të përzier
thermophilous forest termofilë
95 Mediterranean and Macaronesian mountainous Pyje malorë halorësh Mesdhetarë dhe të
coniferous forests Makaronezisë
9530 * (Sub-) Mediterranean pine forests with * Pyje halorësh (Sub-) Mesdhetarë të dominuar nga
endemic black pines (Pinus 38uras) pisha e zezë endemike (Pinus 38uras)
9540 *Mediterranean pine forests with endemic *Pyje mesdhetarë pishash endemike Mesogeane të
Mesogean pines, including Pinus mugo and Pinus zonave të larta malore, ku përfshihen Pinus mugo
leucodermis dhe Pinus leucodermis
Within Korab-Koritnik Natural Park area are present types of habitats, that are not included in Natura
2000 habitat types. Such habitats are present in the first annex of Directive 92/43/EEC (classification
accordinng EUNIS categorisation) and included in the park area habitat map presented below (Map 4).
Table 10: Habitat types not included in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC (EUNIS categorisation) within Korab –
Koritnik Natural Park area
Code Habitat type Albanian name
J1.6 Urban and suburban 38 urasian 38s 38n and Zona të banuara (qytete dhe fshatra) dhe zona
demolition sites industriale të braktisura
I1.3 Arable land with unmixed crops grown by Toka me kultura bujqësore jo të përziera me intensitet të
low-intensity agricultural methods ulët përdorimi të teknologjive bujqësore
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Map 4: Habitat map of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area according Natura 2000
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Habitat of natural grassland, heath-land and herbaceous vegetation

The Korab–Kornik Natural Park preserves a great variety of mountain landscapes, including postglacial
relief shapes, deep gorges, and rock formations. The sub-alpine and alpine meadows are dominated by
the Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis), Agrostio (Seslerietum comosae), Volga fescue (Festuca
valesiaca), and the east alpine violet fescue (Festucetum paniculatae). Alpine grasslands (meadows) are
rich in rare and endemic species like Hallers Primel (Primula halleri), Foetid Juniper (Juniperus
Foetidissima), Yellow monkshood (Aconitum lamarckii), Wettstein’s clover (Trifolium wetsteinii), Lesser
celandine (Ranunculus degenni), and Wettstein’s crowfoot (Ranunculus wettssteinii).
Woody communities are also present in the alpine pasture zone with typical plant associations such as:
(Beech forests associated with Pine forests) Fageto – Pinetum leucodermis, (Pine forests associated with
Birch forests) Pinetum nigra – peuce and Betulum alba.
Subalpine meadows are dominated mainly by Common Juniper (Juniperus communis), Bilberry
(Vaccinum myrtillus), Common Tormentil (Potentilla erecta), etc.
Alpine and subalpine meadows offers a vast range of species, most of which are utilized for their
curative values. Most common medicinal herbs are the Great Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea), common
nettle (Urtica dioica), Oregano (Origonum vulgare), Breckland thyme (Thymus serpyllum), the Hop Trefoil
(Trifolium campestre), the dog rose (Rosa canina), common sage (Salvia officinalis), etc.
Forest habitats
The slopes below the mountain meadows are mostly covered with deciduous forests, mainly beech
(Fagus sylvatica), sometimes mixed with Austrian pine (Pinus nigra), and Verrucose birch (Betula
verrucosa).
Other tree species contributing to the diversity of forest ecosystems in the natural park are silver fir
(Abies alba), Bosnian pine (Pinus heldreichii ssp. Leucodermis), Macedonian pine (Pinus peuce), and black
alder (Alnus glutinosa). The oak forests (incl. Quercus cerris and Quercus petraea) cover areas on lower
altitudes.
Birch and beech forests cover large areas including Shishtaveci, Kolesiani and Korab Mountain. The
vegetation levels are well distinguished based on different altitude; oak forest from 400–900 m above
sea level, conifers and beech forest with mixed broadleaved forest from around 1000 up to 1,800 –
2,000 m.
Important species in the oak forest include: Carpinetum orientalis – scardicum dominated by Oriental
Hornbeam (Carpinus orientalis), Downy Oak (Quercus pubescens), Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris), and Field
maple (Acer campestre). Macedonian oak Quercus trojana, Almond-leaved pear (Pyrus amygdaliformis),
Rue (Ruta graveolens), Hungarian Bear’s Breech (Acanthus balcanicus) and Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia
myrsinites) are also very common species in this altitude zone.
In the conifers and beech forests mixed with broadleaved forest the most important species include:
Ostryo-Quercetum cerris, Quercetum pubescentis-cerris, Carpinetum orientalis-scardicum, and
Quercetum trojana and the coniferous species like black pine – Pinus nigra and the Bosnian Pine – Pinus
heldreichii, which are mixed with beech – Fagus sylvatica.
Fauna in the terrestrial habitats

The rich vegetation Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik Natural Park” constitutes an
important habitat of several threatened fauna species of the common European importance which
require large undisturbed forest ecosystems, including big mammals.
At least, 37 species of mammals are found in the Korabi-Koritnik area. Large carnivores are represented
by the brown bear (Ursus arctos), wolf (Canis lupus), and lynx (Lynx lynx). The populations of these
species are closely linked with the populations of ungulate species, such as the chamois (Rupicapra
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rupicapra), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and wild boar (Sus scrofa). More common mammal species as
the Otter (Lutra lutra), Hare (Lepus europaeus), Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), wood mouse (Apodemus
sylvaticus), the Marten (Martes martes), the Badger (Meles meles) and the Weasel (Mustela nivalis) are
widely present in the area.
Bats are also present especially Blasius’s horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus blasii) and the long-fingered
bat (Myotis cappaccinii).
The diversity of habitats in the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik Natural Park” give rise to a
great diversity and density of bird species in the area, including resident, migratory, breeding and
wintering species. The most important species are: golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), western
capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), goshawk (Accipiter gentiles), buzzard
(Buteo buteo), levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes), griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), eagle-owl (Bubo
bubo), long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus), lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus), hazel grouse (Tetrastes
bonasia), sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), Bonelli’s eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus), honey buzzard (Pernis
apivorus), Egyptian vulture(Neophron percnopterus), short-toed snake eagle (Circaetus gallicus), and
barn owl (Tyto alba).
Others interesting species can also be observed in the area such as: hoopoe (Upupa epops), grey-headed
woodpecker (Picus canus), ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana), and Euroasian nuthatch (Sitta
europaea).
Most common terrestrial reptiles in the area are: Balkan Whip Snake (Coluber gemonensis), Leopard
snake (Elaphe situla), Aesculapian snake (Elaphe longisima), Grass snake (Natrix natrix), Dice snake
(Natrix tesselata), Ursini’s viper (Vipera ursinii), Horned viper (Vipera amodytes), Viviparous lizard
(Zootoca vivipara, formerly Lacerta vivipara), Balkan green lizard (Lacerta trilineata), and Balkan wall
lizard (Podarcis taurica).
Aquatic habitats and fauna

The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab – Koritnik Natural Park” is rich in water resources, including
rivers, streams and natural lakes with clean water and mostly natural status of the river bed and banks
(except for the fact that the water quality of some streams is threatened by organic pollutants from
sheepfolds). These provide the habitats to a number of amphibian species, and fishes.
In the “Korab-Koritnik” Managed Nature Reserve the most common amphibian species are: Balkan
water frog (Rana balcanica), Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), Smooth newt (Lissotriton
vulgaris; formerly Triturus vulgaris), Northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus), Yellow-Bellied Toad
(Bombina variegate), Green toads (Bufo viridis), European tree frog (Hyla arborea), Agile frog (Rana
dalmatina), Greek stream frog (Rana graeca) and European common frog (Rana temporaria).
In the lakes, ponds and rivers of the area the dominant freshwater fish species are: Freshwater blenny
Salaria fluvialis, Bullhead (Cottus gobio), Ray-finned fishes (Cobitis sp.), Stone loaches (Nemachelius sp.),
European eel (Anguilla Anguilla), Bleak (Alburnus alburnus), Sneep ( Chondrostoma sp.), Gudgeon (Gobio
sp.), Chub (Leucis cuscephalus), Stone moroko (Pseudorasbora parva), Roach (Rutilus sp.) and Trout
(Salmo sp.)
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Photo 1: Beech Forest close to Radbisht village (Photo by M.C) Photo 2: Coppiced Beech Forest close to Radbisht village (Photo by M.C)
Photo 3: Core zone close to Shishtavec (Photo by M.C) Photo 4: Core zone, South of Veleshida Valley (Photo by M.C)
Photo 5: Chestnut forest near Peshkopi (Photo by M.C) Photo 6: Luma River (Photo by M.C)
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Photo 7: Korabi foot hill near Radomira (Photo by M.C) Photo 8: Rabdisht village, traditional use zone (Photo by M.C)
Photo 9: Shishtavec commune, sustainable use zone (Photo by M.C) Photo 10: Salamandra salamandra (Photo by M.C)
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2.1.2 Socio-economic values

The most important traditional land and natural resource uses of predominant importance for
subsistence and meeting the economic demands of the local inhabitants include sheep breeding and
extensive grazing of mountain meadows and pastures, hay mowing, farming and animal husbandry,
fresh fruit, potato and vegetables production, beekeeping, medicinal plant and berry collection. The
traditional local products are the white cheese, milk and other diary products, meat products, honey,
berries and medical herbs; while the traditional skills and crafts include shepherding, woodcarving and
wood and stone constructions.
Land use
The local population use the pastures for livestock grazing as well as for harvesting important medicinal
plants. The livestock is composed mainly by cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses and poultry. The protected
area is rich in pastures, especially the pastures in the upper part of the Koritnik Mountain is used for
livestock feeding.
The forest contains flora, fauna and economic products of considerable values. Timber is mainly used as
firewood and raw material for wood constructions. Plants are considered as a potential base of nutrients
for humans and animals, and also as secondary products. The use of forest resources is one of the most
important economic resources for the local inhabitants.
Agriculture and farming

There is a long-term tradition in the production of various agro-products and derivates from farming
activity in the area. Potato farming is well known in the areas of Shishtavec, Bellove, Serjan, Rabdisht,
Zagrad (villages of Zimur, Bahut, Ilnice) Fruit (orchards and vineyards), wheat, corn and vegetable are
primary agricultural products. Fruit trees (plum trees, cherry trees apple trees) are commonly cultivated
in Melan, Tomin, Kastriot, Fushe Cidhen areas (Dibra District) and Topojan, Zapod, Caje (village), Nange,
Bicaj, Shtiqen (Kuksi District); The hazelnut is traditional in Bellova, Tomin, Kastriot, Sllova, Maqellare
communes; Chestnut trees in Maqellare, Melan, Tomin communes ; organic vegetables as beans,
tomatoes and pepper are typical for the area as well.
Photo 11: Maize cultivation, Ilnica area (Photo by E. Keci) Photo 12: Onions, Ilnica area (Photo by E. Keci)
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Photo 13, a&b: Typical apple trees of Dibra, Ilnica area (Photo by E. Keci)
Traditional wine and raki production is a very common practice. Wine production are common in the
area, however the quantities obtained are limited due to the old technologies utilised. The quality of the
products is also affected by the use of these old techniques. Diary products are traditionally produced
in the area. The park territory is well known for the typical goat cheese (Dibra cheese). Currently the
diary products are processed in simple diaries in Kala e Dodes (2 diaries), Grama (seasonal diary),
Bellove, Zagrad, Maqellare, Turaj, Caje, Buzemadhe.
Through the marketing and certification of local organic products, benefits could be achieved for the
local communities within the agricultural sector. There is a need for developing activities respecting the
habitats and wildlife within the protected area in line with requirements of legislation in order to
maintain a dynamic equilibrium between nature conservation and the utilization of environmental
resources ensuring a sustainable development of the entire protected area.
Craft activity
Craft work is one way of creating an income for the local people in the area. Craft products are produced
for individual needs and as souvenirs for visitors. The local people have old traditions producing
traditional clothes (dresses) made by wool produced locally. These traditional handicraft activities
provide a source of income for local populations.
Medicinal plants
Local population generate an income from the collection of medicinal plants having curative values.
About 100 different medical plants are collected by residents in the area and are utilized to prepare
curative teas and for sale as raw material also at the regional level. The mountain tea (Sideritis raeseri) is
specifically well known all around Albania. The herbs are mainly collected from the pasture zones in the
area. The herbs are often used by the inhabitants of the area; they use the blueberries to produce syrup
and jam, while the cornel and juniper are used to produce “raki”. The chestnut honey is also famous for
its nutritional and medicinal values.
Honey production and bee keeping

Bee hives are very common and bee keeping is important for the local economy. Honey production is
another local product for the park area; the park area is known for the special taste honey of high
mountain pastures in areas of Kala e Dodes, Sllatine, Kastriot, Shimcan, Zagrad, Bellove, Melan,
Maqellare, Caje, Shshtavec, Kolesjan, Bjeshka e Pobregut.
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Bee hives are mainly placed close to the villages during winter and spring. By early June, the bee hives
are moved to higher elevation where they stay until late October.
Photo 14: Primula officinalis, common medicinal herb (Photo by M.C) Photo 15: Juniper used for raki production (Photo by M.C)
Tourism
The Korab-Kornik Mountains are potentially highly attractive for mountain trekking and skiing, however
touristic offer is currently not well developed in the area (there are limited recreational opportunities
and poor infrastructure available). It is a shared opinion among experts and local people that tourism
development could probably be the most promising development opportunity for the local economy,
the source of income of growing importance providing employment chances for the local inhabitants,
and a factor which can mitigate or prevent the current alarming rural depopulation trends, and limit the
ongoing migration of younger people to towns and cities.
The area with its nature, wildlife, mountains and geographical cross-border location offers exceptional
landscape and nature values. However, the beauty of this area is not ‘eternal and granted forever’; its
maintenance depends on the capacity of carefully planning the wise and sustainable use of natural
resources, and their protection.
Currently some non appropriate structures are used as touristic facilities, but still in individual, familiar
level. Tourists usually stay in the towns of Kuksi or Dibra and during the day visit the park area naural
beauties. The most visited sites of the park area Kallabaku Lake, Vojvoda spring Hoxha stable - Novosej,
Bjeshka e Pobregut - Terthore, Red spring – Shtiqen – Letne Lake – Caje, Bjeshka e Ilnices, Bjeshka e
Grames, Grama Lake, Serjan, Zagrad, Sllatine areas. The existing trails are partly maintained by locals
and not passable during winter time. In developing the touristic offer there is the need for a close co-
operation between local governmental units and central institutions especially in relation to spatial
planning.
In case tourism develops in an uncontrolled and unsustainable way – it can lead to non-reversible
changes of landscapes, degradation of fragile mountain habitats, loss of biodiversity, increased problems
of water supplies, waste and sewage management, increased traffic, etc.
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Photo 16: Touristic information (Photo by M.Christensen) Photo 17: Touristic Facilities, Bjeshka e Ilnices (Photo by E. Keci)
2.1.3 Cultural values

Cultural attractions of the region of the area include mainly the traditional clothes, characteristic
houses, and the way of living.
The area is home to Gorans, meaning Highlanders, a distinct minority group, of Slavic origins and
Muslim religion, although they observe some Orthodox Christian traditions. They speak a South Slavic
dialect.
The May 6th (St George's day) is widely celebrated in the area, but especially in the village of Borje. It
symbolises the arrival of spring in the mountain areas. People will go out and build a fire and play
around it, and they will bless their houses, fields, their children and everything around them with water.
The first day belongs to young men who offer tree branches with green leaves to their girl friends early
in the morning.
The celebration continues throughout the day with several competitions held between men (throwing
stones, pulling a rope, horse riding, etc). On the second day of the celebration (7th of May) traditional
music and dances are performed until meal time when lamb is served as the main dish.
Shishtavec Village organises folk shows, food festivals, fire camps, horse-riding races, and sport events
every 6th of May.
Some religious objects are considered as well as cultural values for the park area and local population.
The main religion of the area is muslimanism; each day, especially each Friday the religious places are
visited dy many visitors (local and national). The infrastructure is sufficient for the visitors in such places.
In Kuksi district the musliman structures are situated in Caje – “Teqja e Buzemadhes” and “Tylbe e
Kollovozit” in Shishtavec.
In park area under Dibra District, nowadays, “Bjeshka Party” is considered as traditional annual event.
The event takes place in Kala e Dodes and Sllatina.
The presence of churches is an intresting feature of this part of the protected area. Main religion in
Dibra District is muslimanism, but the locals have maintained and conserved the old churches as part of
their cultural heritage. There are in total six churches in park area under Dibra District, of which one is
Kercini Church in Kercini area and five others in “Kercisht i eperm” and “Kercisht i poshtem” areas.
Grazhdani castle is another cultural valuable object. It is situated in Grazhdani area 2000 years ago.
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2.2 Assessment of the Institutional Framework
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) is the main responsible institution for the administration of
protected areas in Albania. The MoE is also one of the main executing authorities in the relevant
area through Directorate of Forests Protection and Treatment (DFPT) and its District Forest Service
(DFS). DFPT through DFS is the administrator of Forest and Pasture resources, also including
protected areas. They issue licenses for forest harvesting and pasture use. The district directories are
responsible for administration, protection, following of implementation of management plans and
annual programs of monitoring and bio-monitoring. Further, they issue and collect fines, publish annual
data and reports, and shall collaborate with environmental NPOs, local government and other
interested parties on awareness campaigns related to the protected areas.
The same Directorate is also responsible for a national database on protected areas and for the
implementation of obligations coming from conventions and multilateral agreements related to
protected areas. Further, the Directorate has a coordinative role in the designation of new protected
areas and the preparation of management plans.
The Directorate of Biodiversity (Protected Areas and National Park Sector) within MoE is responsible for
the drafting of legislation on protection and the administration of protected areas and Ramsar sites;
identification and enforcement of rules and measures related to administration of these areas; their
categorisation in accordance with IUCN criteria, and the identification of new zones and procedures for
their designation.
The same Sector is also responsible for a national database on protected areas and for the
implementation of obligations coming from conventions and multilateral agreements related to
protected areas. Further, the Sector has a coordinative role in the designation of new protected areas
and the preparation of management plans.
Ministry of Urban Development and Tourism (MUDT) is responsible for preparing Master Plans for any
physical or territorial planning and urban development. These plans are approved by the National
Council of Territorial Adjustment (NCTA). MUDT issues licenses to tourism operators in case they
want to build up tourism infrastructure and facilities in areas identified for tourism development.
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration (MARDWA) is another

important executing authority in the area. Through the Water Irrigation Board it is responsible
for administration of water resources used for irrigation and issues licenses to water user associations
to use those resources for irrigation purposes. Through the directories of Veterinary Service and Food
Safety this ministry control and manage many activities related to agriculture, farming and
protection of consumers.
Ministry of Culture (MC) develop and implement sectorial strategy for cultural heritage and ensures
the protection and preservation of cultural heritage objects.
The Council of Ministers is the highest body entrusted with approval of urban planning studies, inter
local plans and regional plans, needed to account for environmental planning, procedures for the
proclamation of protected and buffer zones.
Other government institutions and inter-ministerial committees involved in development and
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management of the protected area are Council of Territory Adjustment, Albanian Geological Survey.
Local government authorities consist in the Qark of Kukes, Qark of Diber, Municipalities of
Bulqiza, Peshkopi, Burrel, Klos, Kukes, Krume Has, Bajram Curri as well as in several Communes.
Based on the Law on Organization and Functioning of Local Government (2000) extensive rights are
reserved to the local level. These institutions are responsible for the design of local environmental
action plans in accordance with national environmental strategies. They also have the right to
undertake any initiative for economic development in the interest of its residents, provided that these
activities do not contradict the fundamental government policies.
The educational and scientific bodies involved in the protection and preservation of the protected
area’s environment are the Agriculture University of Tirana and University of Tirana.
Community organizations and NGOs also play an active role in area of conservation and management.
The Directorate in charge for management of protected areas is specified by Decision of Council of
Ministers. The Directories of Forestry Service in Kukes and Diber Qarks have been assigned for Natural
Park of Korabi Koritnik mountain natural ecosystem.
Another central institution involved in the management of protected areas is the Natural Park
Management Committee (MC). Its role and responsibilities are stipulated in the DCM No. 86, dated
11.2.2005 “On the Establishment of Protected Areas Management Committees”. In the Decision of
Council of Ministers is foreseen the establishment of MC for the three categories of protected areas,
respectively National Parks, Nature Managed Reserves and Landscape Protected Areas.
The MC is composed by representatives of central and local government, non-governmental
organization, representative of land owners within protected areas, etc. – see figure below.
Figure 1: Composition of Management Committees
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According to DCM no.86, dated 11.02.2005 "On the establishment of management committees for
protected area" the MC is:
 responsible for the administration and protection of the respective protected areas;
 supervises the implementation of management plans, the enforcement of legislation by
protected areas administrations and enterprises performing activities in the area;
 supervises the maintenance of environmental quality, the promotion of ecological (sustainable)
development and the implementation of requirements for sustainable use of natural resources;
and
 give an opinion on the requests for the use of natural sources of the zone, as well as on the
environmental permits of the activities that will operate in the zone.
The DFS has the role of technical secretariat for the MC. The MC`s shall meet not less than twice a year
in sessions open to the public.
For Korab – Koritnik Natural Park are established two Management Committees on region basis, Kukes
and Dibra. The members (Figure 1) of the MCs for Natural Park of Korabi-Koritnik mountain natural
ecosystem are appointed by Minister Order No. 565, dated 05.11.2012 (Kukes) and Minister Order No.
722, dated 07.12.2012 (Dibra).
2.3 Assessment of Threats

The identification and assessment of threats on the natural park area has been carried out in close co-
operation with local stakeholders. Evaluation of present situation has been the outcome of the
workshops, which have organised with local administration representatives, local governmental units,
environmental NGOs, local private businesses, etc. This section includes a review of existing and
potential pressures in the managed nature reserve, which have an influence on biodiversity, and
ecosystems.
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” Area hosts valuable ecosystems and
habitats. Many of them are generally well preserved mainly due to a relatively low number of
inhabitants in the area, low investments, low level of agricultural production and the remote
geographical location in Albania. However, pressures have increased during recent years, and the
negative environmental trends seem to be stronger than in the past.
Currently, many of the habitats are heavily modified or are under intensive pressure:
 The terrestrial forest habitats have been modified by deforestation, which has caused
destruction and fragmentation of forest habitats.
 Erosion in mountain areas is naturally connected with many factors as geological, physical and
climate characteristics, however intense forest cutting in the protected area increases areas
where erosion takes place. Natural return of forest in eroded areas is almost not possible. The
areas within park under Kukes Districk exposed to erosion risk are mainly Zapod, Shishtaves
(Kollovos, Nimce), Caje (Shkenak, Caje) Immediate need for the erosion prevent in Shtiqen area,
where the entire village houses are threatened by erosion. Erosion is a problem also in park
area within Dibra District, mainly in Cerjan, Peshkopia stream basin, Rabdisht, Melani stream,
Kala e Dodes and Zagrad.
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 Pollution of water resources is taking place in the area; the concentration of nutrients in the
water has increased due to lack of wastewater treatment facilities. The degradation of water
quality threatens the aquatic habitats, the endemic and rare species, and quality of drinking
water
 Illegal hunting, especially of the high level protected species as the Brown Bear, Lynx and Wolf
has increased lately in the whole area threatening wildlife and especially rare species; the
hunting of the Chamois in the salty area of Shllinas are a recent example of this. Shllinas area is a
risky site not only for chamois (that go there to lick the salt), but even for the hunters. Locals
had shown that there have been cases that hunters have shot each other in darksness instead of
the chamois.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)

An overview of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) in the protected area is
presented here below. The SWOT analysis is valuable in emphasizing the potentials in the area;
identifying issues to be improved or avoided in future management; defining ecological and socio-
economic threats area and future developmental possibilities, and to get a picture of the main priorities
in the area.
The table below shows the values and natural assets the area, the weaknesses and the opportunities
available in the area of the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” area.
Table 11: SWOT analysis for Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”
Strengths Weaknesses
Incorrect Logging practices of forests and
littoral flora
Intensive use of birch leaves as medicinal
Attractive landscape and variety of habitats; natural and mixed forests, shrubs, herb. Lack of fire monitoring and
grassland, agriculture land, and particular plant associations, pastures, etc. management system
Limited information on nature and
protected area features
Limited law enforcement
Illegal and incorrect hunting practices
Rich fauna represented by main groups of vertebrates. Limited information related the hunting
Rare, endemic species practices, period and species of different
protection status.
Lack of marketing, promotion and
Typical local agriculture organic products (e.g. potato of Shishtavec)
certification of typical local organic
Drinks production from specific plants
products
Typical gastronomy of the area
Limited producing technologies
Scarce information about the pasture
Pastures capacities capacities;
Farming local products Overgrazing of domestic animals
Livestock leather use Limited specialised processing technologies
Lack of seasonal diaries
Limited promotion of local farming products
Limited promotion and information of
Traditional handmade dresses, typical cultural, historical and traditional events
traditional artisanal handmade products.
Hydro powers construction
Massive construction (living houses) mainly
Richness in water sources; Rivers, streams, reservoirs, lakes (e.g. Grama Lake); close to the inhabited villages.
Curative water springs Lack of wastewater treatment system
Lack of sewage treatment systemLack of
specific studies or monitoring related the
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fish stock
Massive collection
Microhabitats for harbouring diversity of important medicinal plants
Incorrect collection practices
Low level of tourism development
Lack of touristic accommodation facilities
Lack of touristic guides, signs, tables
Attractive and recreational park landscape Scarce promotion of recreation values of
Variety of monuments offering historical, cultural and natural values the area
Lack of appropriate trails within the park
Limited law enforcement and lack of
information related to natural park and
monuments conservation and protection.
Opportunities Threats
Appropriate landscape for recreational activities Habitat fragmentation and loss
Potential ecosystems for studies and environmental education trainings Environmental pollution
Erosion
Fauna loss
Diverse attractive fauna for tourists Wildlife disturbance
Rare species threatened
Commerce of certified typical organic products in local, regional and national
Reduction of forests and natural habitats
level
Impact on quality of agro - products
Attraction of visitors; Traditional gastronomy promotion
Reduction of economic incomes
Increase of local economic incomes
Reduction natural ecosystems
Establishment of seasonal dairies; improvement of dairy products quality. Habitat fragmentation
Commerce of certified farming products Increase of economic local incomes Medicinal plants deterioration
Wildlife disturbance
Reduction of local economic incomes
Visitors attraction; typical souvenir commerce
Traditional and cultural values loss
Disturbance of aquatic ecosystems
Water quality impact
Irrigation of agriculture surfaces – increase of agro production quantity
Negative impact on biodiversity
Sustainable fishing and aquaculture development
Drying of wetlands – habitat and
biodiversity loss
Commerce of medicinal herb raw material
Rare and threatened herbs loss
Commerce of simple medicinal distillates
Reduce of medicinal plants communities
Cultivation of specific important medicinal plants
Reduce of local incomes
Involvement in national pharmaceutical industries
Wildlife disturbance
Improvement of touristic infrastructures and services Environmental pollution
Definition and establishment of trails within the protected area Habitat fragmentation
Development and support of alternative tourism Loss of status for unmaintained nature
Touristic centres in particular areas with specific values within the park. monuments
Sustainable development of weekly and seasonal eco tourism. Reduction of visitors number and local
incomes
Climate change
Climate change no longer needs to be presented as a global phenomenon likely to affect ecosystems, as
well as important sectors as agriculture. Climate change is now a well recognised threat that, in order to
be properly tackled needs to be considered in an integrated way, as a part of the greater challenge of
sustainable development at global level.
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and magnitude of extreme events with related
damages caused by floods, droughts, forest fires, heat waves and other climate related hazards. It is also
expected to cause reduction in crop yields; decrease water availability and reduce hydropower
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potential. Variations in temperature, precipitation anomalies and the increased frequency of extreme
events may lead to water resources degradation and may cause severe consequences for ecosystems.
Changes in average precipitation can potentially have impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, food
production, water resources availability and river flows.
Climate change affects biodiversity as modifies background conditions: average temperatures and water
availability. Flora and fauna need to adapt to changed conditions so that the ecosystem structure may
change. New alien species can appear in the area and colonize it, causing other to disappear with
negative effects on local biodiversity as well as on agriculture and plants health.
Climate change is also often the reason blamed for the fires, which destroy significant portion of forests
with obvious effects on the biodiversity of the region.
2.3.1 Ecological Threats

The human impact and pressures on environment and biodiversity of the natural park has significantly
increased. These are mainly problems related to illegal lodging and unsustainable forest harvesting,
fragmentation or loss of habitats, decrease of natural water retention capacity of deforested areas,
forest fires, overuse of medicinal plant species, illegal fishing and poaching, and the recent climate
changes. Last but not least, the low level of ecological awareness of the local population is paired by
insufficient capacities of the local municipal authorities to address the above environmental threats.
Forestry
The forests are very important for the local community, as they provide timber for heating, raw material
used in the construction/building activities, and a trade product. However, the illegal forest logging and
timber harvesting, is currently the most visible effect of the human activities pressure on the
environment of the natural park, in particular around mountain villages, where forests are illegally cut
down for fire wood, or with the aim to extend the present area of the nearby pastures. These illegal
practices are much more affecting the forest ecosystems in the southeast of Gjallica Mountain which is
especially overused, and the beech forest of Kolesjani, which is also degraded as a result of illegal
cutting.
Photo 18: Timber harvesting, close to Bjeshka e Ilnices (Photo by E. Keci) Photo 19: Timber harvesting, close to Bjeshka e Ilnices (Photo by E. Keci)
Most of the oak forests in the natural park are intensively used especially for firewood and grazing.
There is an urgent need for reforestation and regeneration in these areas. The establishment of forest
user groups could inspire future management practices.
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Public awareness campaigns about the sustainable use of forests and preservation of flora and fauna
could help the achievement of a future economic development harmonised with environmental
conservation.
The immediate adverse effects of illegal forest cutting and timber harvesting are the habitat
fragmentation, degradation or loss of forest habitats, the drastic decrease of natural water retention
capacity of deforested areas, and the disappearance of several wildlife species. Changes in forest
habitats resulting from intensive or illegal forest exploitation always result in the disappearance of those
animal and bird species, which require larger undisturbed forest complexes.
Another serious threat to the forest and meadow habitats, and consequently to their flora and fauna,
resulting from the human influence are the human-induced fires. Burning forest and pasture areas is
considered as a traditional management measure, in particular for keeping the pasture areas open by
burning down e.g. the juniper bushes in the mountain meadows (common juniper Juniperus communis
and mountain juniper Juniperus nana).
In the seasons when the mountain grasslands are dry such human-induced fires may easily develop
beyond the controllable limits, damaging larger areas of mountain pastures and also spread on forests.
In result large areas of meadow and forest habitats may seriously be damaged or completely destroyed,
and their whole biodiversity is lost, in some cases irreversibly. Moreover, the land becomes infertile and
exposed to increasing soil erosion. Last, but not least, such fires destroy the natural resources (e.g.
timber) of the affected areas.
Tree deseases are a threat for the forestry. The deseases are coused by the oak caterpillar (Gypsy moth
- Lymantria dispar) in the oak forests and the pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) in pine
forests. Currently the measures of tree deseases prevention area limited. In park area under Dibra
District pastures and meadows in transboundary pasture belt (Korab – Grama – Rabdisht) are
threatened by the Clustered Broom (Chamacystisus hirsutus).
Hunting and poaching

Other serious direct threats to the biological diversity of the area resulting from illegal human activities
are the uncontrolled hunting, but in particular poaching on wild animals and birds.
Poaching in the natural park is not limited to edible species e.g. the wild boars or roe deer, a case that
could partially be excused by e.g. important subsistence needs of the local population, but is extended
to many other rare species, including for example the chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) in the salty area of
Shllinas. The animals particularly threatened by poaching in the region include the brown bear (Ursus
arctos, listed as a “priority” species under Habitat Directive Annex II), lynx (Lynx lynx, listed under HD
Annex II), wolf (Canis lupus, listed as a “priority” species under HD Annex II), as well as some rare birds.
Poaching those species, which are hardly edible in the common European understanding, is in fact a
crime against the common European biodiversity conservation priorities.
The main reasons for killing these rare or endangered animals are their high ‘decorative’ values. In
result, the stuffed dead corpses of these internationally protected animals currently decorate private
houses and public places (e.g. restaurants) in some villages of the region.
Medicinal plants
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” is home to a wide variety of medicinal
plants. Collection of those plants always was a traditional practise for local people. However this
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practice has lately turned into a direct threat to biodiversity of the region because of the overuse of
species of medicinal and aromatic plants which are currently collected for commercial purposes, and not
exactly for private use.A good example of such species could be Great Yellow Gentian -Gentiana lutea
and Primula officinalis (both threatened species), but there are many other plant species, including
Common sage - Salvia officinalis, Bilberry - Vaccinum myrtillus, which are collected for commercial
purposes, either illegally or beyond the control of relevant authorities.
There is a need for establishing an inventory of the medicinal plants and for enforcing clear criteria for
harvesting plants (period of collection, quantity, standard) to ensure a sustainable use in respect of the
individual specific properties. Incorrect collection of medicinal herbs is a threat for biodiversity and
represents a potential risk to the conservation of the species. The possible extinction of a species implies
also the decrease of possibilities of generating an income. The abundance of medicinal plants has a
strong effect on the properties of the park and its particularities. It is important to establish a dynamic
equilibrium between the utilisation of environmental resources and the protection and conservation of
nature.
Fishing
Fishing in the water courses of the natural park is a passion and enjoyment to the local residents.
However, this has lately turned into a commercial practice, and over fishing, especially trout’s in
mountain streams, has become another serious threat to biodiversity.
The situation is worsened by the fact that local residents do not only fish with hooks and spinners, and
limit this activity during the allowed season, but they fish all the year and use often explosive for fishing,
which is very harmful because it kills not only adult exemplars, but also the little ones and even the eggs
(during the reproduction season). Besides the explosive, electricity is also used to catch the trout, which
is as harmful as the explosive. Another way of fishing is catching the trout with baskets especially in
those places where the trout spawn; this kind of fishing should be prohibited during the reproduction
period (December – January).
2.3.2 Socio-Economic Threats

The impact and pressures on environment by human activities are mainly related to the insufficient
sewage treatment and urban solid waste management, water supplies, uncontrolled land development,
and abandonment of traditional land-use practices in depopulating mountain areas.
Agriculture and farming

Agriculture and farming are the most important economic activities taking place within the natural park,
and the main employment options for local people.
The inhabitants of Korab - Koritnik Natural Park cultivate their land and fields in order to sustain
themselves and their families, a part of the well-known agricultural production such as popato, fruits,
vegetables, chestnuts, honey, nuts, etc., is sold in the market.
The diet of this region includes mainly meat and dairy products such as cheese, butter, and cottage
cheese. These products have a high quality because of the clean environment and the fertile soil.
The shepherds and stockbreeders are focused on sustaining their families.
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Livestock graze manly in abandoned pasture areas. Grazing is not controlled and managed. Overgrazing
takes place, large goat flocks graze young forest areas, and the capacity of the area is not respected.
Grazing fee is not collected by local administration. This could be a possible source of funds for local
administrations to be used for improving the management of the area in the future. The big sized flocks
of goat are a threat for the pastures. In park area under Kuksi District the goat flocks should be replaced
by autoctonous breed of “Rude” sheep. The grazing in areas of high degree of erosion, related to the in
nature grazing, especially in Grama Mountain, Rabdisht, Zagrad and Cerjan areas, is a potential threat
for the pastures. The ecological services for pastures have been limited recently. Grazing in areas of
importance for bee keeping and medicinal plants such as pastures of Caja, Shishtavec and Topojan, is
not controlled. Mowing proces for providing the nutrient base for livestock is carried out in areas chosed
randomly by locals. This poses a threat for pastures and meadows of the park.
Livestock breeding and the dairy production is practiced in the traditional old ways using simple
methods at family level, which in some cases affect the quality and the safety of the product. Product
quality improvement, better processing technology and certification of local products would increase
the quality of farming products giving the possibility of future economic development in the sector.
Honey production and bee keeping

Honey is produced in quiet large quantities in the Natural Park and distributed mainly at local level. The
lack of quality control, standard packaging, etc. is a barrier to the distribution to larger scale markets
(national and international).
The honey production could be developed in the future by introducing a certification of origin, standard
quality controls, proper packaging and marketing. The poor road network of the Natural Park implies
relative high transportation costs for the bee keepers and reduces the access to optimal areas for the
bees farming
Aquaculture
There are no reports on official aquaculture activities taking place in the area. This, however, if
regulated and balanced to preserve aquatic flora and fauna and the water quality, could be a potential
future activity for increasing local incomes.
Tourism
As for today, the tourist pressure on the natural park area is for many reasons negligible. Firstly, the
accommodation capacity is limited, compared to the size of the park. Some camping sites are located in
the area around Shishtaveci, Koritnik and Gjallica, however they are not much in use. Secondly, there
are almost no tourism facilities:, signs and touristic tables both within and outside the protected area;
existing trails are not in good conditions and new trails are needed within the park area. Furthermore,
there are almost no roads connecting main cities in the regions to the monuments in the area having
natural, cultural and historical values and therefore these cannot be reached easily. Connection
transboundary roads / trails are missing in the area. The natural touristic popetnials are still un used
(e.g. grama area is a potential camping area), except some in appropriate familiar touristic constructions
in Bjeshka e Ilnices.
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Photo 20: Potential camping area, Bjeshka e Ilnices (Photo by E. Keci) Photo 21: Potential camping area, Bjeshka e Grames (Photo by M. Hoxha – Dibra DFS)
Photo 22: Grama Lake (Photo by M. Hoxha – Dibra DFS) Photo 23: Bjeshka e Grames (Photo by M. Hoxha – Dibra DFS)
Pollution
Water pollution
The Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” is rich in water resources.
Most of the watercourses in the natural park can be classified as mountain streams with clean water and
mostly natural status of the river bed and banks (except for the fact that the water quality of some
streams is threatened by organic pollutants from sheepfolds). But the major continuous threat to the
environment, and in particular to the biodiversity along the watercourses of the whole area is the
generally missing sewage treatment system paired by the underdeveloped and insufficient sewage
collection systems, therefore in many villages untreated sewage is discharged directly into streams,
tanks, and septic dumps.
Air pollution
The air is considered clean, as there is no industry developed. Transport infrastructure is in general
underdeveloped and the low traffic intensity density in the whole region does not significantly
contribute to air pollution.
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Waste management
The much larger, continuous and still increasing environmental threat, influencing negatively the quality
of ecosystems within the protected area, results from the unsatisfactory collection and disposal of solid
urban waste.
The current management and local capacities to cope with this challenge are not adequate. There are no
communal collection facilities, or authorised landfills for waste disposal. This represents a major source
of pollution.
In result, dumping trash into the forest or a stream is a common practice in rural areas. Scattered wastes
do not only corrupt the beauty of the nature reserve, but represent also as a source of contamination
for water and soil. The common practise of burning the waste to reduce their volumes at the sites where
they are dumped, affect air quality as well.
Quarry activity
During the site visit and team work with Kuksi DFS staff responsible for the protected area, was declared
the presence of some quarry activities within the park area under Kuksi District; from which only one is
still developing its activity. The Quarry activity appears to be without an environmental permit. The
current not licenced quarry is shown in the activity map of the area (Map 5).
Hydropower sector
The entire territory including the NP area offers several potential to develop small-sized hydropower
plants (HPP). Concession contracts to construct new small and medium-sized hydropower plants have
been signed and few projects have already started. Currently some hydro powers have been started in
the park area under Kuksi District. Hydropowers developing their activity are situated mainly in Gjallice
e Lumes; Gjallice e Lumes, Shishtavec, Zapod; Shishtavec –Zapod areas (Map 5).
Table below gives information related the number of hydropowres within the natural park territory and
their approval of activity within the park area.
Table 12 6: Hydropowers within Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area

Hydro power name Commune Used Forest Unit Year Remarks/legal status
Approved through Doc. No: 4979, date
Shtiqen Gjallice e Lumes,
Hydro power “Pobreg” 2011 27.08.2011 of the MoE
Zapod Shishtavec - Zapod
Not signed contract
Approved through concessionaire agreement;
“Orgjoci i Ri” Hydropower Zapod Shishtavec - Zapod 2009
No environmental permit on the forest unit use
Hydropower “Belle 1” Zapod Shishtavec - Zapod 2010
Hydropower “Belle 2” Zapod Shishtavec - Zapod 2011
Hydropower “Topojan 1” Topojan Shishtavec - Zapod 2012
Hydropower “Topojan 2” Topojan Shishtavec - Zapod
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Source: DFS of Kuksi
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HPPs have traditionally been considered environmentally friendly because represent a renewable
energy source, and are a clean source of energy because they do not generate emissions or waste
materials (indeed HPPs do not require an environmental permit).
However, hydropower does have an environmental impact since the construction of dams and creation
of artificial water reservoirs behind them affects a river’s ecosystem and habitats. This indeed is the
concern of local stakeholders, as it is the wide spread opinion that this intervention poses a negative
impact on the whole hydrological regime both up and downstream the dam and on the aquatic
organisms, with detrimental effects.
In general, the consideration of environmental impacts caused by HPPs should begin with a review of
possible changes to a river’s ecosystem, and understanding such ecosystems and habitat issues is very
important.
The impacts on ecosystem caused by a HPP depend on the following variables:
1) water volume and water flow rate of the river,
2) the climatic and habitat conditions that exist,
3) the type, size, design and operation of the HPP.
A dam, as an artificial wall, induce the formation of a water reservoir, which: slow the water flow rate
and increase water surface temperature, produce a stratification effect (coldest water at the bottom
and warmest on the surface) and cause sedimentation, affecting the river’s ecosystem and habitats
downstream.
However, for each HPP the impacts should be carefully examined as they can vary greatly from project
to project. Such examination should identify which plants, fish and wildlife are affected. Some species
may end up doing quite well, while others may sharply or completely decline and some will be minimally
affected.
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Map 5: Quarry and Hydro power plants within Korab - Koritnik Natural Park area
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PART 3: MANAGEMENT OF THE PROTECTED AREA
3.1 Vision and objectives
The vision for the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” for the future is
formulated in the form of the following statement:
“Conservation, protection, restoration and sustainable management of natural and cultural heritage of
Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”, in cross-border corporation with the
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Kosovo, ensuring the coexistence and harmony of man and
nature, and keeping the area as a place of living, prosperity, education and recreation for today’s' and
future generations.”
Based on the vision, the long term objectives identified for the management of the area of Korab-
Koritnik focus on conservation, recreation, science and education, and on the management system in
the area. These are designed to provide for the protection and conservation of the unique biodiversity,
and to maintain the key ecological processes of the protected area, while allowing appropriate
recreational activities.
The long term objective of strengthening the management system contributes to the long term
ecological viability of the areas resources. The long term objectives of science and education promote
increased understanding of the protected area and also aim at engendering community stewardship.
3.1.1 Long-term management objectives

The long term objectives form the basis for the management of the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab
- Koritnik Natural Park” as described in this Plan.

Ensure that the protected area is managed in a correct way, involving the local stakeholders in a
sustainable participatory process to contribute to the sustainable management of the area’s resources
maintaining a compatible equilibrium between nature conservation and human activities development.

Maintain the diverse habitats of the protected area, maintain the variety of flora and fauna and the
combination of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, ensure clear water in rivers and streams and
preserve the unique natural and biological processes and life support systems.

Provide for and manage recreational and cultural uses of the area, ensuring the coexistence of nature
protection objectives and the development of various types of touristic activities.
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Ensure environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity with the nature
reserve area.

Promote education, nature appreciation and scientific research on the biological, geophysical and
cultural values of the protected areas.
3.1.2 Short-term management objectives

Based on the vision and the long-term objectives for the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik
Natural Park” Area, and taking into account the factors influencing the achievement of those objectives,
the management efforts during the next coming 5 years (2014-2019) shall be focused on few keys short-
term objectives, as follows:

1. Enforce the provisions of any existing legal and sub legal act to visitors and users of Korab –
Koritnik Natural Park Area.
2. Increase the effectiveness of protected area management system by strengthening the DFSs
towards an effective law enforcement and prosecution service for violation of environmental
requirements.
3. Strengthen the co-operation among communes, forestry, and other local stakeholders with
cross boundary parks structures of Sharri National Park in Kosovo and Mavrovo National Park in
Macedonia. The MC should be the major forum for regular formal liaison between the relevant
government and non-governmental agencies.

1. Ensure that the diversity of species and the ecosystems processes in the protected area are not
adversely affected by human activities.
2. Promote the maintenance of high water quality; prevent the degradation and deterioration of
habitats.
3. Foster broad community stewardship, and commitment to the conservation of species of
specific level of protection.

1. Provide for the operation of low impact tourism activities which add to the recreational and
educational experience of protected area users.
2. Ensure that tourist operations do not negatively impact on the ecological and cultural heritage
values of the protected area.
3. Ensure that tourism is carried out in an ecologically sustainable manner.

1. Promote sustainable agriculture and farming.
2. Promote ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands.
3. Promote beekeeping, medical plants cultivation and sustainable livelihood.
4. Support sustainable forestry.
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1. Encourage research that will provide knowledge of the values of the protected area and inform
its management.
2. Ensure that information from research is made available to managers of the Natural Park.
3. Improve public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environments of the
protected area and the potential impacts of human activities on these environments.
The short term objectives, which have been formulated in consultation with all relevant stakeholders,
will contribute to the achievement of the vision, and address the specific actions. The short term
objectives provide statements of desired social and environmental conditions, recreational
opportunities, and benefits from managing the area. These objectives derive from legislative or
administrative policy direction over a five year time frame.
3.1.2 Management Plan Principles

Guiding principles are the manner in which the management of the protected area will occur. They
provide for a sound basis management of the protected area. The following principles have been
recognised as fundamental in the management of protected areas across Albania in general, and in the
Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” in particular.
Local community participation and collaboration

Protected areas are conserved for the benefit of and with the support of the local communities, and this
is best achieved through awareness, understanding and involvement. Participation ensures that those
who are likely to be directly or indirectly affected by the management planning are enabled to
contribute their knowledge, experience and ideas.
Stakeholders’ engagement is therefore a wide-ranging term that can cover different activities from
simple information provision through active involvement in decision making to assumption of
management control. Involvement in the managing planning and decision making processes is an
important tool, that helps managers and decision makers to make better choices, based on individual
choices of informed, experienced local people.
Protection priority
Protection of flora, wildlife and its habitats is the primary purpose of the protected area. Responsibility
for protecting and conserving the values in the protected area extends beyond the management body to
include licensees, renting fees, relevant public and private authorities, visitors, neighbours and the wider
community.
Transparent decision making

The framework and processes for decision-making should be open and transparent. The reasons for
making decisions should be publicly available, except to the extent that information, including
information that is culturally sensitive or commercial-in-confidence, needs to be treated as confidential.
The information related the protected area, features, threats and intervention actions within the
protected area and any other information linked to the managing process should be shared through the
following means:
 Leaflets and brochures
 Training programmes
 Local media
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 Local, regional and national newspapers and magazines

 Protected area website
 Ministry website
 Continuous contact with responsible persons at local and central protected area administration
Effective and adaptive management

Protected area management should apply an adaptive management approach to support continuous
improvement in management. This includes monitoring the outcomes of management and taking
account of the findings of monitoring and other research to improve management effectiveness.
Management decisions should have a firm scientific basis or be supported by relevant experience.
Management bodies need to maintain and improve their capacity to learn from experience, to value and
build staff expertise and draw on input from other stakeholders.
Applying the "precautionary principle"

Protection of the natural resources should include identifying and taking appropriate actions to avert
and actively manage emerging threats and risks.
Effective management must be based on the best available information. However, where there are
threats or potential threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not
be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation or harmful
disturbance to natural places.
3.2 Definition of management zones
3.2.1 Description of Korab - Koritnik Natural Park Area Zoning

The Law No. 8906 dated 06.06.2002 "On protected areas" defines national parks as areas to be managed
using a system of spatial zoning.
The national park is to be used for research, education, cultural needs, tourism or recreation. This
definition complies with the IUCN classification for national parks as Category II protected areas,
established to:
 protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for present and future generations;
• exclude exploitation or occupation conflicting with the purposes of designation of the area;
• provide a foundation for spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor opportunities,
provided these are environmentally and culturally compatible;
The zoning of Korab - Koritnik Natural Park is regulated through DCM No. 898, dated 21.12.2011, which
defines zoning as the spatial arrangement of the park in 3 different zones. Zones were differentiated
according to function and existing ecological, socio-economic and cultural conditions.
The table and map below provide an overview of the zoning in the park area according to DCM.
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Table 13: Main features of zoning in the area of Korab - Koritnik Natural Park
Surface Level of
Zone Natural Asset Allowed Human Activity
(ha) Protection
Main forest habitats; high Scientific research, development of free eco
Core 4,374.3 natural inheritance and touristic activities in nature and seasonal grazing. I
biodiversity values.
Urban territory and mixed
territories with agriculture and
Continuity of economic, social, addition of tree
Sustainable forests close to the inhabited
1,572.0 woods, hazelnuts, chestnut and aromatic and III
use centres and activities along the
medicinal plants.
rivers included the thermal
waters.
Continuity of traditional activities such as
agriculture, forestry, grazing, medicinal and
Traditional Agriculture lands, forests and aromatic plants collection, with a balanced use
49,603.9 II
use pastures. and are not allowed constructions and activities
that cause the modification of ecosystem natural
condition
Total 55,550.2
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Map 6: Existing zoning in Korab - Koritnik Natural Park
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3.2.2 Assessment of Natural Park Zoning
The review process of zoning is not a requirement from legislation.

Furthermore, the current zoning has been established less than 2 years ago, review it after such a small
period of time might create or increase uncertainty, especially in the case of rights for local people in
special use zones.
A review 5 years after the adoption of this park management plan would make more sense, as this is
prepared in consultation with all stakeholders.
However, as the review may provide an opportunity to designate zones adaptively, following a request
of the MoE it was decided to carry out an evaluation of the zoning of the area.
The work method used for the assessment of the zoning consisted of three steps: GIS analyses, field
work including stakeholder consultation and assessments of zoning. A description of the used
methodology is given in Annex II.
The assessment has taken the following into account:

• potential of natural resources and the ecosystems;
• level of interaction with local people;
• importance of the area;
The ecological characteristics have also been considered together with local activities and resident
interests in each of the defined zones as lay down in law defining what can and/or cannot occur in the
different zones in the protected area in terms of natural resources management, cultural resource
management, human use and benefits, visitor use and experience, access, facilities and PA
development, maintenance and operations.
Core zone
The core zone consists of a number of smaller and larger areas mainly distributed in central and
northern part of the protected area. Most of these areas are dominated by Bosnian pine (Pinus
heldreichii) and European Beech (Fagus sylvatica). A large area of core zone is alpine meadow situated
around Mount Korabi. A small area east of Shishavesic village near by the border to Kosovo is a mixed
beech dominated forest planted in 1945 by assistance from local school children.
The core zone results to be composed by (see Table 14):
 Forest land, mixed forests (broadleaved and coniferous), shrubs, reforestations, forest
vegetation land (2,504.4ha)
 Pasture land and meadows (1,352.37ha), and
 Non productive area (rocky, opened and eroded areas) (406.09ha).
The total core zone area is assessed be 4,263.36 ha large, i.e. 110.94 ha smaller of what indicated in the
DCM No. 898, dated 21.12.2011.
There is the need to review the core zone borders.
Sustainable use zone

The sustainable zone includes Oak (Quercus) wood land, coppiced oak forest, beech (Fagus) forest and
beech coppice, Alder (Alnus) forest along streams, rocky areas with little vegetation and extensive
production of walnuts and chestnut. Large part of the forest is managed as coppice forest.
Pastures including alpine meadows are also an important part of the zone.
The sustainable use zone results to be composed by (see Table 14):
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 Non productive area (rocky, opened and eroded areas) (4,124.69 ha), and
 Water bodies (Rivers, streams and reservoirs (120.14 ha).
 Agriculture land (arable land, vineyards and orchards) (5,799.12 ha).
 Urban area and terrains mixed with agriculture and forest (385.56 ha).
The total sustainable use zone area is assessed be 10,429.2 ha large, i.e. 8,857.2 ha bigger of what
indicated in the DCM No. 898, dated 21.12.2011.
There is the need to review the sutainable use zone borders.
Traditional use zone

The traditional zone includes areas of agriculture and fruit tree orchards.
The traditional use zone results to be composed by (see Table 14):
 Forest land, mixed forests (broadleaved and coniferous), shrubs, reforestations, forest
vegetation land (16,759.56 ha)
 Pasture land and Meadow (21,226.02 ha)
 Agriculture land (arable land, vineyards and orchards) (2,871.79 ha)
The total sustainable use zone area is assessed be 8,846 ha large, i.e. 5,6 times smaller of what indicated
in the DCM No. 898, dated 21.12.2011.
There is the need to review the traditional use zone borders.
Table 14: Habitat surfaces per each zone of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park Area
Core Sustainable Traditional use
Habitat type Total
Zone use zone zone
Forest land, mixed forests (broadleaved and coniferous), shrubs,
reforestations, forest vegetation land 2,504.4 16,759.56 19,264.0
Pasture land and Meadow 1,352.37 21,226.02 22,578.4
Non productive area (rocky, opened and eroded areas) 406.09 4,124.69 4,530.8
Agriculture land (arable land, vineyards and orchards) 5,799.12 2,871.79 8,670.9
Urban area and terrains mixed with agriculture and forest 385.56 385.6
Water bodies 0.495 120.14 120.6
Total 4,263.36 10,429.2 40,857.66 55,550.2
The table below provides an overview of habitat types by quark.
Habitat Type Kukes Diber Total (ha)

Forest land, mixed forests (broadleaved and coniferous), shrubs, reforestations,
11,341.0 7,923.0 19,264.0
forest vegetation land
Pasture/Meadow 14,115.5 8,462.9 22,578.36
Non productive area (rocky, opened and eroded areas) 2,767.8 1,763.0 4,530.76
Agriculture land (arable land, vineyards and orchards) 6,362.7 2,308.2 8,670.9
Urban area and terrains mixed with agriculture and forest 233.6 151.9 385.55
Water bodies 66.3 54.3 120.62
Total 34,886.9 20,663.3 55,550.2
Based on the assessment it results that the zoning as per DCM needs revision. The following is proposed:
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Table 15: Main features of the proposed zoning in the area of Korab-Koritnik Natural Park Zone
Level of
Area (ha) Natural Asset Human Activity
Protection
Forest and alpine including old
forests of pine and beech; the
4,263.36 Scientific research, development of eco-
highest part of the mountain
Core touristic activities in nature and seasonal I
massif and the upper part is
grazing are allowed.
characterized by rocks and alpine
meadows. Part of pastures.
Economic activities are permitted, including:
social, eco touristic, sustainable agribusiness
10,429.2 activities and balanced use of the landscape
Sustainable Low altitudes in surroundings of
and natural resources, the addition of tree III
use villages and agriculture land
woods, nuts, hazelnuts, vineyards, pergola,
medicinal and aromatic plants, and
rehabilitation of damaged habitats
Continuity of traditional and economic activities
Mixed lands of forests and
are enabled, including: agriculture, horticulture,
Traditional pastures; areas of extensive
40,857.66 forestry, grazing, medicinal and aromatic plants II
use production of walnuts and
collection and sustainable agribusiness with
hazelnuts
balanced use of habitats and landscape
Total 55,550.20
The table below shows the proposed zoninig in relation to administrative borders of the NP:
Zoning Type Kukes Diber Total (ha)

Core Zone 2,714.1 1,549.3 4,263.4
Sustainable use zone 7,281.2 3,148.3 10,429.5
Traditional use zone 24,891.7 15,965.7 40,857.4
Total 34,886.9 20,663.3 55,550.2
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Map 7: Proposed zoning for Korab – Koritnik Natural Park
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3.3 Management Actions for Korab - Koritnik PA
For each of the long term objectives and for the correspondent short-term objectives a series of actions
are envisaged to be implemented to ensure that objectives are met. In this chapter, each action
identified to achieve the objectives, is presented in table forms.
For each of the actions the following elements are identified:
 responsible authority(ies) in charge for implementation;
 expected time frame and duration;
 management zone interested;
 objectively verifiable indicators;
Five action tables are presented in the next paragraphs corresponding to the long and short term
objectives identified as follows:
3.3.1 Strengthen the protected area management system

By implementing the actions below, we do expect:
 The Protected Area supervised and managed in a professional and effective way by the
respective DFSs in close collaboration with the MC. High level of management performance by
trained staff available at the local administration.
 All local stakeholders involved in a sustainable participatory process to contribute to the
management of the PA sources and to the maintenance of the equilibrium between nature
conservation and human activities development.
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Management
Management actions Responsible Institution Period/ Duration Indicators
zones
Enforce the provisions of any existing legal and sub legal act to visitors and users of the Korab-Koritnik Natural Park Area
Establish cooperation with
trans boundary PA
administration “Sharr NP” in
MoU approved and
Kosovo and Mavrovo NP in MoE, DFS, Municipalities 2014/1 year N. A.
signed by all parts
Macedonia. Prepare MoU
for PA and wildlife
protection.
Determine corridors for
wildlife to freely move
through Sharr Park (Kosovo) Entrances and
and Macedonia Mavrovo, DFS, Environment
breeding zones
inspectorate, State
borders; Maintenance of identified;
police, and Permanent/ Permanent All zones
existing corridors of Laku i Existing corridors
Municipality/commune
Gjipit, Zagrad, Skertec, well maintained.
Bjeshka e Rabdishtit, Porta e
Korabit, Kercini stone in
Dibra area.
Enforce of the law on
hunting; Define the areas
No. of identified case
where the hunting banning
of illegal hunting
should be applied. No. and type of
Enforce the banning of DFS, Environment sanctions applied and
Permanent/ Permanent All zones
hunting in a distance of inspectorate, State Police executed for illegal
three km from the park hunting
border under Dibra district; Improved co-
operation
Immediate need of hunting
ban in Shllinas area.
No. of fines collected.
Identify and inspect the
Regular monitoring
banned activities inside the
of the sites of the
PA; periodical monitoring of DFS, NEI, Municipalities
Permanent/ Permanent All zones closed activities.
the area recovering; Impose and Communes
Monitor the increase
fines for violation of the
of the rehabilitated
closure decision
surface area
Control, prevent and follow
up on fires in forests and No of cases
identified and
pastures, prosecute authors
sanctions
of intentional fires. PA, Communes Permanently/Permanent All zones
No. of fines
Coordinate fire control with
collected.
Communes, DFSs and land
owners.
Volume of fees
imposed and
Control and regulate grazing DFS, SEI, Communes collected in the non-
activities respecting Commune collects fees, core zone
DFS elaborates grazing Permanent/ Permanent All zones
management plan No and type of
programme
recommendation. sanctions applied and
executed.
No and type of
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sanctions applied and

executed in the core
zone.
Human activities
within the PA
effectively
controlled;
Control all human activities Volume of fees
inside the park territory. collected for
Collect fees for all permitted DFS (APA), MC, permitted activities;
Permanent/ Permanent All zones No. of cases with
activities, according to Communes, SEI
management regime in each violation of permit
(extend beyond the
of the zones/subzones.
permit)
No. of sanctions
applied and executed
for illegal activities.
Control of the quantity of
water used for hydropower
activities. Monitor the SEI, Municipalities/
environmental impact in communes DFS Sustainable
No. and type of
Caje, Bicaj, Shtiqen, Topojan, Water sources under full use
Permanent/Permanent sanctions applied and
Shishtavec, Zapod, Terthore. control of local Traditional
no. of fines collected.
Revision of the current administration use
request for Hydropower
construction in Veleshica
area.
Control the communal forest
Sustainable
management by the Communal forest
use
communes, especially in MoE, DFS, MC Permanent/Permanent managed sustainably
Traditional
park area under Kuksi and correctly
use
District.
Control and regulate
medicinal plants collection. Collection of
Enforce the ban of medicinal medicinal plants
plants and regulate under DFS control.
medicinal plant collection in DFS collects fines Fees collected
other zones and subzones SEI imposes sanctions Permanent/ During regularly.
All zones
according to the MP and provided in the medicinal summer season Volume of fees
park zoning, especially for plants legal acts collected
endemic herbs in Grame – No. of sanctions
Korab area. Collection fees imposed and
for medicinal herbs executed
collection.
Control and discipline of
funds/incomes obtained by
Funds from natural
all activities within the park
MC, DFS Permanent/ Permanent N. A. resources use under
area such as medicinal herbs
control
collection, hunting, logging
fees.
Licenses issued for regular Medicinal herbs
DFS, NEI N.A.
and correct medicinal herbs 2014 – 2015/ one year collection organized
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collection to the authorized (continuously) in villages and under

persons or group of persons control.
based in villages they No. of authorized
represent. persons/groups per
village.
Control and regulate
recreational activities inside
Recreational
the park territory, especially
activities under DFS
those linked with visitor
control.
routes in Spring of Vojvoda,
DFS and MC, Permanent/ Especially Volume of fees
Kallabaku Lake, Sllatine – Traditional
municipalities and during the summer collected
Grame, Zimur – Rreze – use
communes season (May-Sept) No. of fines imposed
Grame, Melan – Bjeshke
and collected
Ilnice – Popinare. Collect
pursuant to the law
fees for services provided.
on waste
Establishment of solid waste
collection system.
Rehabilitation
programmes
Control of implementation
Sustainable implemented by
of rehabilitation projects
use Hydropower
from each Hydropower MARDWA, MoIE 2014-2015
Traditional construction
company; Regular
use companies; Activity
monitoring of conditions.
conditions monitored
closely.
Clarify the rights, obligations
Clarified
and tasks of Communes as In-line Ministries,
competences of
owner of forest and pasture Ministry of State for
Communes, DFSs and
for communal forest, and Local Governance Affairs, 2014-2015/12 months N.A.
users/farmers
DFS as owner of public forest Ministry of Interior, Qark
Effective control of
pasture land through local Commune
entire area
regulatory reports;
Increase the effectiveness of protected area management system by strengthening relevant institutions towards an effective
law enforcement and prosecution service for violation of environmental requirements
Establishment of joint
Administration for the park
MoE and Local Effective PA
area including qualified staff 2014 – 2015/ 1 year N.A.
Government administration
from PA sectors of Kuksi and
Dibra DFSs.
Define the need for Share of investments

investments in private between Land
In-Line ministries, Local
owned land within the park owners/forest and
Government, Qark 2014-2015/12 months N.A.
area and incomes pasture owners
Commune
management among private Incomes managed
owners, DFSs and effectively
Communes.
Recruit additional staff from An effective park
the area, for DFS in Kukes; MoE, MC 2014-2015/12 months N.A. authority in place;
three employees are 3 additional staff
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needed: one for the employed

supervision of Koritnik –
Zapod area, one for the
supervision of Shishtaves
Topojan - Caje area and and
one employee for the
supervision of Shtiqen –
Bicaj area. These employees
will help in flora and fauna
conservation from the
damages, guiding touristic
groups, prevention of fires,
cleaning/opening the
blocked trails.
Engagement of one person
Effective park
per each commune (forest
supervision in
specialist) for the
MoE, MC 2014/1 year N. A. communal level
management of the park
1 person/commune
area under Kuksi District in
employed
collaboration with Kuksi DFS.
Recruit additional and new
staff for DFS and communes
A professional park
in Dibra: seven employees: 3
authority in place;
Forest Engineers, 3 Forest MoE, MC 2014-2015/12 months N.A.
7 additional staff
Techniques and 1 Biologist
employed
for maintenance services
and area supervision.
Protected area sector
established, under
Establishment of Protected
MoE, MC 2014-2015 N.A. Dibra DFS;
area sector under Dibra DFS.
Effective park
administration
Job performance
improvement of the
Provide in job training for key staff;
MoE 2014-2019/15 days/year N.A.
DFS staff, commune staff. number of trainings
and number of
trained staff
Train community
representatives on planning
and supervision of activities, No of trainings
joint action for prescribed realized
fire and fire monitoring and MoE, MC; Ministry of No. of trained people
2015/1 year N.A.
response, applying Interior Park activities
sanctions, and providing supervised
support to individuals to professionally
enhance their fire
management tasks.
Improve mobility and 2014-2015/ Within 12 All equipment
DFS and MC N.A.
operation of the staff and months purchased and put
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rangers for DFS in Kukes, into operation;

through purchasing 2 increased
motorbikes for the mobility performance of park
of inspectors, and one 4x4 staff and rangers
vehicle for the PA sector
staff mobility, 1 GPS, 1
Binoculars.
Improve mobility and
All equipment
operation of the staff and
purchased and put
rangers for DFS in Dibra
2014-2015/ Within 12 into operation;
through purchasing a 4x4 DFS and MC N.A.
months increased
vehicle, 3 motorbikes; 5
performance of park
computer for data storing,
staff and rangers
7GPSs, 1 Binoculars.
Create and update a Permanent/20 days/year Web page of the PA
webpage for the PA, in the first year, and 10 created and in
DSF N.A.
including a regular days/year in the function, regularly
newsletter following years updated
Equipment of DFSs staff with
park uniforms;
Equipped staff with
Establishment of a guest MoE, MC and DFS 2014 – 2015/1 year N.A.
park uniforms.
building in Radomira under
DFS of Dibra.
Strengthen the co-operation among communes, forestry, and other local stakeholders with cross boundary parks structures of
Sharri National Park in Kosovo and Mavrovo National Park in Macedonia. The MC should be the major forum for regular
formal liaison between the relevant government and non-governmental agencies.
Prepare and approve a
cooperation plan between Cooperation plan
MoE, Qark, Local
international authorities for 2014/1 year N. A. prepared and
government, PA
effective management of the approved
entire park area.
Round tables and regular
Increased
meetings on sharing work
cooperation between
plans analyzing the status of
park administrations;
the park and future Permanent/ Permanent N.A.
Increased efficiency
planning; approval of any MC
of park co
activity by considering both
management
DFS and Commune opinion.
Organize study tours abroad
in which all local member of
MoE 2014-2015/10-15 days N.A. of Management
Management Committee
Committees
may take part
Exchange periodical visits in
of PA staff,
transboundary protected
Management
areas in AL, Shari in Kosovo
MoE 2014-2015/10-15 visits N.A. Committees;
and Mavrovo in MK.
Management
Management Committee
experiences shared
may coordinate
between countries.
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3.3.2 Increase habitats and biodiversity protection and conservation

By implementing the actions below, we do expect that:
 Tranquillity to diverse habitats is ensured, a variety of fauna and a combination of aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems, good water quality in rivers and streams and unique natural and
biological features. A dynamic equilibrium and sustainable coexistence of local people activities
and nature is achieved.
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Responsible Period/ Management

Management actions Indicators
institution Duration zones
Ensure that the diversity of species and the ecosystems processes in the protected area are not adversely affected by human
activities
Evaluate the possibilities to introduce an
entrance fee to the Protected Area, including a
garbage collection fee for tourists; The Solid waste in the
appropriate areas for the establishment of MC and 2014/ One process of control,
N.A.
structures for the collection of the entrance Communes year money generated for
fee are Kallabaku Lake – Shishtavec, Vojvoda DSF and Communes
Spring - Bicaj in Kuksi area; Radomira and
Grama in Dibra area.
The traditional
Identify the traditional livestock especially
PA staff with livestock breed well
sheep breeds (e.g. “Rude” sheep). The
livestock defined;
prohibition of artificial insemination with 2014/1 year N.A
associations Guidelines and
imported genetic material being discussed
experts regulation on
with main stakeholders.
insemination approved
Promote the maintenance of high water quality; prevent the degradation and deterioration of habitats
Establishment and maintenance of waste
containers in the Protected Area along trails,
2014 -2015/ Containers established
near monuments, etc.; Immediate need of DFS All zones
Permanent and in function
waste containers in Radomira area, Vojvoda
Spring and Kallabaku Lake
Visitor Drinking water
Identify and implement facilities to fulfil the
supply;
visitors need for drinking water during and
Decreased the
other personal needs in the rest areas such as
Communes and 2014 – 2015/ Sustainable pollution from drinks
Vojvoda Spring and Kallabaku Lake;
DFS One year Traditional packages
Rehabilitation of natural springs /fountains in
Natural
park area under Dibra District (e.g. Spring of
springs/fountains
the King).
rehabilitated
Identify measures for erosion prevention and Reduction of erosion
Management
control. Integration of biological measures Permanent/ Traditional, and sedimentation
Committee and
with technical measures for erosion Every year Sustainable load into water
DFS
prevention and control. sources
Forestation with pine (Pinus nigra) and
broadleaved (Robinia pseudoacacia, Betula
Erosion prevent
pendula) forests and banks construction
measures in place
(banks with stones, with concrete belts and
Increased forest
wire net) for the erosion prevention in park Permanent/p Traditional,
DFS , communes surfaces
area under Kukes District: Zapod, Shishtaves ermanent Sustainable
Reduction of eroded
(Kollovos, Nimce), Caje (Shkenak, Caje)
areas
Immediate need for the erosion prevent in
Shtiqen area (the village is threatened by
erosion)
Erosion prevent
measures in place
Reduction of erosion
Forestation and banks construction for erosion
and sedimentation
prevention in park area under Dibra District: 2014/perma Traditional,
DFS, communes load into water
Cerjan, Peshkopia stream basin, Rabdisht, nent Sustainable
sources’
Melani stream, Kala e Dodes and Zagrad.
Increased forest
surfaces
Foster broad community stewardship, and commitment to the conservation of species of specific level of protection
Identify suitable sites near water sources as 2014-2015/1 Site protected
MoE and MC Traditional use
future protected sites for fish reproduction year proclamation by
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purposes, mainly in Shishtaveci, Radomira, Minister Order

Zagrad, Cerjan, Melan, Zimur sources.
Identify sites of high/special protection for
Sites of special
endangered species as Lynx, Chamois, and Roe
2014-2015/1 Core protection for
deer; For park area under Dibra district most
MoE and MC year Traditional use endangered species
important sites should be located in Zagrad –
defined and approved
Rabdisht – Maqellare area.
Identify the Carbon sequestration activity in
Areas included on CS
communes of Shishtavec, Caje (Kukes) and
scheme identified.
Melan, Maqellare, Tomin, Sllove (Dibra); 2014-2015/1
All zones Areas to extend
Activity control and effectiveness; Identify the MoE and MC year
identified and CO2
possibilities for activity extension according
credit buyer identified
Natura 2000.
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3.3.3 Develop the recreational and touristic uses

 The coexistence of a high quality protection of nature and the development of various types of
tourism and recreational activities is ensured. Trails, good information and guidance for hiking
into nature and into the mountains exist in the area to support the promotion of ecotourism.
Sustainable use of Korabi mountain claiming, Shishtaveci ski resorts, and every where water
sources.
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Responsible Management
Management actions Period/ Duration Indicators
Institutions zone
Provide for the operation of low impact tourism activities which add to the recreational and educational experience of
protected area users
Identification and analysis of actual
touristic visits trend in Kallabaku Lake, Tourism managed and
Vijvoda spring (Kukes) and Ilnice, DFS and MC Traditional developed in a sustainable
2014-
Serjan, Zagrad, Sllatine areas (Dibra); Tourism Sustainable way
2015/permanent
management of touristic visits in a agencies
correct way.
Preparation of the Inter Local Plan of
All zones
territorial planning and tourism 2014-2015/12 Inter Local Plan prepared,
DFS and MC
development in the park area. months and approved
Prepare a feasibility study on the
possibilities for guided tours in the Tourism 2014-2015/10 days Increased number of
All zones
area. Training of internal staff in agencies (2-3) visitors
ecotourism guiding.
Ensure that tourist operations do not negatively impact on the ecological and cultural heritage values of the protected area
Identify and record preferred places
(e.g. Hoxha stable - Novosej, Bjeshka
Preferred places, rails trail
e Pobregut - Terthore, Red spring –
crossings inventoried,
Shtiqen – Letne Lake – Caje); PA staff, DFS, Traditional
2014-2015/1 year recorded in the guide
Establishment of trails, maps, Communes use
maps, timetables and index
guidelines printed, orientation tables
field
and signs demarcated in the entire
park area
Record the potentials of natural
resources use without affecting their
DFS, touristic Permanent/ Mountain tourism
ecological status (e.g. natural and all zones
agencies Permanent developed sustainably
cultural monuments within and close
to the park area.
Harmonization of cultural tourism, DFS, touristic Permanent/ Touristic activities
all zones
and eco tourism in a sound manner agencies Permanent harmonised
Development and promotion of
2014/Permanent
mountain tourism in a sustainable DFS, Mountain tourism
During korabi Traditional
way, mainly in Bjeshka e Ilnices, Communes, developed and promoted
claiming, ski use
Bjeshka e Grames, Kallabaku Lake, MC regularly
seasons spa visitors
Vojvoda Spring,
Definition of specific camping areas DFS, Permanent/ During Traditional specific camping areas
in Bjeshka e Ilnices, Bjeshka e Grames. communes, MC the touristic season use defined
Provide information related
recreation PA values and touristic
potentials to the existing touristic
Shared park information;
information centers in Kukes and Permanent/
MRDT, DFS N.A. Increased number of
Shishtavec; Establish and provide Permanent
visitors;
updated information on park values
for touristic information centres in
Peshkopia, Radomira and Maqellara.
Maintenance of the trails to Koritnik,
Gjalica, Korabi, Korabi Field, Perroi i DFS, Permanent/ Trails opened permanently;
All zones
Lushit, Bjeshka e Grames, Rabdishti, communes Permanent increase of visitors
Ilnice, Poces, Kercin.
Establishment and maintenance of Trails established and
trails connecting the villages of the MoE, touristic opened;
2014-2015/
entire PA as Terthore Kortinik, agencies, DFS, All zones Increased
Permanent
Shtiqen Gjalice, Shishtavec Camping, PA cooperation/marketing
Kallabaku Lake, the boundary among villages and
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entrance Shishtavec Dragash Kosove, districts;

Valey of Luma, the alps of Shishtavec Increased number of
Caj, Perroi i Lushit, Korabi Field, visitors
Panairi, the water sources of Korabi
and Grama lake, Gryka e Grames, Red
Stone, Pelbenik, Grama Mountain,
Kulla e Zyberit, Kulla e Sorokolit (The
spring of King), Radomira Lake ,
Cerjan mountains Ilnica lake , Kercini
Church
Cross border Routes Korab Sharr
(Kosovo) Korab Mavorovo NP
Macedonia
Routes from Peshkopia Spa (Albania)
Diber - Benisht - Kosovrast Spa
(Macedonia)
Identify financial supports for the
touristic development of the natural 2014 – Financial support potentials
DFS N. A
ski field in the park area under Kuksi 2015/permanent identified
District.
MoE, MoUDT,
Provide trainings to DFS, Commune
MoC, National 2014 – 2015/ one Number of trained persons;
staff related preparation of touristic N. A.
Tourism year increase of visitors number
guides, eco guides.
Agency
Preparation work for parking places
2014-2015/12 Improved parking and
construction within the protected DFS Sustainable
months services to park visitors
area, especially close to touristic sites.
Ensure that tourism is carried out in an ecologically sustainable manner
Interpretation panels
Production and installation of
2014-2015/12 produced;
information and park interpretation DSF All zones
months Increased number of
panels
visitors
Orientation of tourists
Establishment of signs and tables DFS,
2014 – 2015/12 within the park;
within the park area; preparation Communes, All zones
month Visitors informed about the
specific leaflets about the park MC
park area
DFS and Different type of eco guides
Preparation of nature guides/eco-
Tourism 2014-2015/12 produced and distributed
guides suitable for different interest- N. A.
agencies; months Increased number of
groups and age-groups
Municipalities visitors
Provide full inventory of natural and
cultural monuments in all the
PA staff DFS Promotion material
territory of PA and share maps 2014/1 year All zones
and communes prepared and distributed
catalogues with locations and access
ways.
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3.3.4 Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities

 A sustainable and harmonised development of socio-economic activities is achieved within the
PA area. The cultivation of curative, threatened and rare medicinal plants is promoted in well-
defined spaces within the protected area.
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Responsible Period/ Management

Management actions Indicators
Institution Duration zone
Promote sustainable agriculture and farming
Promote bio-farming and bio- agro -products
Increased land surface
in order to reduce level of chemical
covered with organic
fertilizers and biocides (provide training on Permanent/
agriculture products
organic farming) in entire PA area Investigate MARDWA, MC At least 5 Sustainable
(Bio – products);
financial support mechanisms rural days/y
increase of organic
development schemes to promote organic
farming products
farming among farmers.
Promote and support the traditional
cultivation of potatoes, especially in
Shishtavec, Bellove, Serjan, Rabdisht, Zagrad
(villages of Zimur, Bahut, Ilnice); Fruit trees
(plum trees, cherry trees apple trees) in
Increased local
Melan, Tomin, Kastriot, Fushe Cidhen areas Permanent/
MARDWA Sustainable product production
(Dbra) and Topojan, Zapod, Caje (village), Permanent
and cultivated surface
Nange, Bicaj, Shtiqen (Kuksi); The hazelnut in
Bellova, Tomin, Kastriot, Sllova, Maqellare
communes; Chestnut trees in Maqellare,
Melan, Tomin communes, as well organic
vegetables as beans, tomatoes and pepper.
Promotion of local production brands
according to the local advantages, as in
vegetables, fruits, and diaries with the well- MARDWA Permanent/ Traditional, Increased organic local
known local names (e.g. Chestnuts of Dibra, Permanent sustainable products trade
Typical cheese of Dibra; Potato of
Shishtavec)
Establishment of seasonal milk sub products
processing centres and their certification
(seasonal diaries); Improvement processing 2014 – Improved processing
technology in the existing diaries in Kala e MARDWA 2015/ Sustainable technology and
Dodes (2 diaries), Grama (seasonal diary), Seasonal product quality
Bellove, Zagrad, Maqellare, Turaj, Caje,
Buzemadhe.
Promotion and marketing of drinking water
Increased marketing
from Shishtaveci, Gjalica, Kolesjani spring, Permanent/
MoE Sustainable of drinking water
spring of Kroi i Kuq, spring of Kroi i Bardhe, Permanent
Kallabaku spring.
Promotion of the special taste honey of high
Permanent/ Increased market of
mountain pastures from Koritnik to Kercini MoE, PA Sustainable
Permanent PA honey
mountains, Kala e Dodes, Sllove, Kastriot.
Improve land use practices leading to topsoil
Pilot schemes
recover and better erosion control, through 2014-2016/2 Traditional,
MARDWA, MoEI implementation
implementation schemes for payment for years sustainable
started
environmental services
Cultivars traditionally
Identify traditionally planted cultivars of
planted identified;
potato and rye and undertake the first steps MoE, Qark, LG 2015 Sustainable
Increased seed
on seed production
production
Support farmers to lessen the kind of foreign Decreased foreign
livestock breeds especially sheep and goat PA staff in livestock breed;
2014-2015/1
that are imported in recent years and cooperation with Sustainable Increased traditional
years
replace with traditional as for example researchers livestock breed
“Rude” sheep
Installation of mangers for livestock in MoE, MARDWA, Traditional, Mangers for livestock
2014/1 year
natural water sources in Caje, Shishtavec, DFS sustainable established
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Topojan, Zapod. Establishment of mangers in Existing mangers

Terthore area (Bjeshka e Pobregut); rehabilitated
Establishment and rehabilitation of mangers
for livestock from Kala e Dodes to Maqellare
area.
Promote ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands
Defining of grazing areas and their grazing
capacity; Establish a programme to appoint 2014- Grazing areas defined;
Sustainable
grazing areas based on capacity of the area; DFS, MARDWA 2015/12 grazing capacity
Traditional
Definition of grazing sites for sheep flocks, months defined and controlled
mainly in high mountain pastures
Undertake pasture cleaning services,
Pasture surfaces well
especially cleaning from weeds, toxic herbs DFS , commune 2014-2016 Traditional
maintained
and stones.
Establish the models to support the seasonal
stay in high mountain pastures such as, Temporary structures
MoE, DFS, LG,
infrastructure for shepherds and seasonal 2014-2018 Traditional for shepherd and
FPUA
stables for livestock (infrastructure for livestock stay in place
livestock temporary abode).
Identify fragile zones with vulnerable lands
with high degree of erosion land slide, related MoE, DFS, LG, Vulnerable grazing
2014/1 year In all zones
to the in nature grazing, especially in Grama FPUA sites identified
Mountain, Rabdisht, Zagrad and Cerjan areas.
Natural pastures
Identify natural pasture sites for mowing
MoE, DFS, LG, identified;
purposes, in order to provide the livestock 2014/1 year Traditional
FPUA Increase of nutrients
nutrient base during winter.
quantity for livestock
Increased no. of
Discipline and regulate the grazing activity
shepherds/flocks
(grazing of livestock accompanied by
MoE, DFS, LG, 2014-2016/2 Replacement of goat
shepherds) for rational use of pastures; Traditional
FPUA years flocks with sheep
Replacement of goat flocks with “Rude” sheep
flocks
flocks in park area under Kuksi District.
Promote beekeeping, medical plants cultivation and sustainable livelihood
Encourage bee-keeping, production of high Increased bee hives
quality honey, certification of such a product Permanent/ Traditional and honey production
MAFCP
and its marketing; Avoid the artificial nutrition Permanent Sustainable Improved honey
of bees in order to improve the honey quality quality
Support beekeeping and facilitate the
Increased number of
seasonal transport of beehives, especially in
Permanent/ Traditional beekeepers;
Kala e Dodes, Sllatine, Kastriot, Shimcan, MAFCP
Permanent Sustainable increased quantity of
Zagrad, Bellove, Melan, Maqellare, Caje,
honey production
Shshtavec, Kolesjan, Bjeshka e Pobregut.
Increased honey
Limitations and control of grazing in areas of
Permanent/ Sustainable production;
importance for bee keeping and medicinal DFS (rangers),
March- Traditional increased natural
plants in the pastures of Caja, Shishtavec and MC
August surfaces of medicinal
Topojan.
herbs
Medicinal herbs
commerce and
Establishment of medicinal plants collection
2014 – collection under
centre on geographical basis mainly in Caje, MC, MAFCP,
2015/ Traditional control’
Shishtavec, and Qender (Bicaj, Shtiqen, DFS, Communes
Permanent Collection centres
Terthore).
established and in
function
Provide trainings to medicinal plants Every year/5 Number of trained
MAFCP N. A.
collectors in the entire park area. days/year persons;
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Controlled medicinal
herbs collection
Establish areas for cultivation of some
medicinal plants that are highly required by
MC, MARDWA / Increased surface of
the market, as Great Yellow Gentian - Permanent/
Farmers/ Sustainable cultivations with
Gentiana lutea (Novosej), Common sage - permanent
Communes medicinal plants
Salvia officinalis (Pobreg/Terthore), Bilberry -
Vaccinum myrtillus (Caje)
MoE; Rural
development
Establish small scale medicinal plants
businesses Small scale processing
processing centres mainly in Caje, Shishtavec, 2014-2018 Sustainable
dealing with centre established
Qender ( Bicaj, Shtiqen, Terthore)
medicinal plant
export
Support to sustainable Forestry
Periodical monitoring, maintenance and
protection of forests from diseases caused by: Forests monitored
Every year/3
the oak caterpillar (Gypsy moth - Lymantria regularly;
DFS, Communes months per All zones
dispar) in the oak forests; the pine Tree diseases under
year
processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) in control
pine forests
Silvicultural, cutting (cleaning, coppicing
services) in forests of Kolesjan, Lusna, Permanent / Forests maintained
DFS, Communes All zones
Buzemadhe, Topojan, Shishtavec (Kuksi) and regularly and under control
in oak forests in park area under Dibra district.
Phyto-sanitary cutting (cutting of damaged
parts) in forests of Pobregu, Tershena, DFS, communes 2014-2015/ sustainable Forest services carried
Shishtavec (Kukes) and entire park territory One year Traditional out regularly
under Dibra district.
Cutting of old trees and replacement of them Increased young forest
2014- Traditional
with young trees in the forests of Terthore, DFS, Communes surface;
2015/1year Sustainable
Gjallica and Luzna.
Reforestation of opened areas (areas with no
2014 - Traditional, Increased forest
vegetation) in Shtiqen, Zapod, Topojan, DFS, Communes
2015/1 year sustainable surface
Shishtavec, Caje, Tomin, Melan, Maqellare.
Increase of
2014/Periodi
Traditional, regenerated natural
Forestation of burned sites in Zapod area DFS, commune c if fires
sustainable forest land
occurs
Burned areas reduced
Forest services carried
out periodically;
Cleaning the meadows in transboundary
Habitat maintained
pasture belt (Korab – Grama – Rabdisht) from Permanent Traditional
DFS, Communes correctly
the Clustered Broom (Chamacystisus hirsutus) /Periodically Sustainable
Pastures protected
and its replacement with the common grass.
from detrimental
plants
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3.3.5 Promote scientific research and education

 Different studies and assessment of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are carried out involving
local, national and international projects levels. Educational and professional practices related
to agriculture, tourism and protected area management are implemented, including excursions
for local schools within the protected area.
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Period/
Management actions Responsible Institution Management zone Indicators
Duration
Encourage research that will provide knowledge of the values of the protected area and inform its management
Update periodically the existing Periodical updated,
habitat map according Natura and detailed habitat
DFS; Research and Permanent
2000; reflect on habitat map all All zones map for the National
Academic Institutions, /regularly
environmental developments Park according Natura
within park area. 2000 categorization
Carry out a study on medicinal Study report on
DFS; Research and 2014/
plants in the area in order to All zones medicinal plants of the
Academic Institutions Periodically
update the existing data park
Carry out a study and periodical
monitoring of park flora and fauna 2014/ Study report on park
DFS; Research and All zones
in order to update the existing Permanent flora and fauna
Academic Institutions
data
Develop educational and
Lectures, events,
promotional programs Permanent/2
Sustainable contests, and other
(professional practices programs) DFS and Schools days/
Traditional extracuricular activities
for local schools and local year/school
related to park
communities
Carry out periodical studies and
monitoring of water quality in the
DFS, Research and
entire park area and drinking Periodical report on
Academic Institutions, Permanent/
water parameters in Shishtaveci, All zones water parameters,
Public Health Institute, Periodically
Gjalica, Kolesjani springs, and quality and ecology
MARDWA
spring of Kroi i Kuq, spring of Kroi i
Bardhe, Kallabaku spring.
Identification of rare species and The Recovery
2014-2015/1
habitats and develop the recovery MoE All zones programme prepared
year
programme. . and approved.
List of the threatened
Identify the threatened plants and
PA staff, DFS, plants and flora’
flora locations and undertake 2014-2016 All zones
researches Protection measures
measures for protection
identified
Improve public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environments of the protected area and the potential
impacts of human activities on these environments
Number of people
Organize forest and pasture users DFS Management 2014-
trained
trainings on sustainable economic committee, communes 2015/12 N. A.
Number of people
activities months
employed
Increased cooperation
and engagement of
Support to local NGOs and media Permanent/
DFS N. A. stakeholders in the
on awareness raising activities Permanent
administration of the
PA.
First year all;
Produce posters, year calendar of after that
Posters, leaflets,
events including religious only
program on walks,
activities, information leaflets, for DFS calendar, N. A.
guides, etc. produced
promoting the area. Production of posters and
and disseminated
visitor guide. events/60
days/year
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PART 4: FINANCIAL PLAN
4.1 Staffing needs

Recruitment of additional and new staff for DFS is needed and is indicated as one of the actions to
implement this plan.
The following positions will be needed:
DFS in Dibra:
 Seven employees are needed for DFS in Dibra. Their education should be as follows: 3 forest
engineers; 3 forest techniques and one biologist. The new staff should be in charge for
maintenance services and area supervision.
DFS in Kukës:
 Three employees are needed for DFS in Kukës. One for the supervision of Koritnik-Zapod area,
one for the supervision of Shishtavec-Topojan-Caje area and one employee for the supervition
of Shtiqen-Bicaj area. These employees will help in flora and fauna conservation from the
damages, guiding touristic groups, prevention of fires, cleaning/opening the blocked trails.
 Meanwhile each commune will engage one person (forest specialist) for the management of the
park area under Kukësi District in collaboration with Kukësi DFS.
Ministry should plan additional expenses for salaries and social security contributions for all two DFS.
These costs are approximately 10.9 per cent of the total cost needed to implement the management
plan.
4.2 Financial Plan

Government (MoE through the Directorate of Forests Protection and Treatment) is still management
agency for PAs, which means that PAs have to compete with other important sectors for public funds.
The total costs require for the implementation of the Management Plan amount to 1,682,270 EUR.
Table 16 shows that the funding requirements for implementing the management plan varying among
years from 473,316 EUR for the year 2014 to 213,896 EUR for the year 2018. The annual total costs for
implementation of the management plan are not divided uniformly for the period 2014 – 2018.
Implementation of the plan requires more funds in the first and the second year than in the coming
years. The Ministry should immediately reflect in the mid-term budget 2014-2016 the funds required for
implementation of the management plan.
Because the management plan is divided into programs and activities, the assessment of the costs was
done for each activity. In one specific excel worksheet the costs of the activities for every program
(Annex III) are calculated.
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Money is required for annual operating budgets, capital investment, protection enforcement, tourism
development, staff training, community development and public awareness, research, as well as other
activities. The greater expenses are needed for the program “Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-
economic development”and program Strengthen the protected area management system, respectively
37.28% and 25.28% of the total costs (Table 16). However, to begin implementation of the management
plan requires substantial increase of funds for program management and administration for the year
2014.
Based on the calculations it results that the Ministry should allocate additional fund from the state
budget for operational costs and investments to the protected area of Korabi-Koritnik Natural Park. The
lack of adequate financial resources is one of the main constraints to the effective management of PAs.
The salary and social insurance of the existing staff are not included in the calculation.
Table 16: Budget according to programs and fiscal years

Programme Total 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 As % to total
Strengthen the protected area management system 425,230 190,536 77,686 52,236 52,336 52,436 25.28
Enforce the provisions of any existing legal and sub legal act to visitors
and users of the Korab-Koritnik Natural Park Area. 17,400 3,480 3,480 3,480 3,480 3,480 1.03
Increase the effectiveness of protected area management system by
strengthening relevant institutions towards an effective law enforcement
and prosecution service for violation of environmental requirements 374,830 175,806 60,256 46,156 46,256 46,356 22.28
Strengthen the co-operation among communes, forestry, and other local
stakeholders with cross boundary parks structures of Sharri National Park
in Kosovo and Mavrovo National Park in Macedonia. The MC should be the
major forum for regular formal liaison between the relevant government and
non-governmental agencies. 33,000 11,250 13,950 2,600 2,600 2,600 1.96
Increase habitats and biodiversity protection and conservation 238,500 71,500 68,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 14.18
Ensure that the diversity of species and the ecosystems processes in the
protected area are not adversely affected by human activities 12,000 12,000 0.71
Promote the maintenance of high water quality; prevent the degradation
and deterioration of habitats 225,000 58,000 68,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 13.37
Foster broad community stewardship, and commitment to the
conservation of species of specific level of protection 1,500 1,500 0.09
Develop the recreational and touristic uses 307,140 85,320 63,920 60,300 50,300 47,300 18.26
Provide for the operation of low impact tourism activities which add to the
recreational and educational experience of protected area users 14,400 14,400 0.86
Ensure that tourist operations do not negatively impact on the ecological
and cultural heritage values of the protected area 271,740 59,920 59,920 57,300 47,300 47,300 16.15
Ensure that tourism is carried out in an ecologically sustainable manner 21,000 11,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 1.25
Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities 627,200 107,560 177,660 149,660 126,160 66,160 37.28
Promote sustainable agriculture and farming 144,800 41,380 51,480 28,980 11,480 11,480 8.61
Promote ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing
lands 45,000 13,500 13,500 8,000 5,000 5,000 2.67
Promote beekeeping, medical plants cultivation and sustainable livelihood 342,400 32,480 92,480 92,480 92,480 32,480 20.35
Support to sustainable Forestry 95,000 20,200 20,200 20,200 17,200 17,200 5.65
Promote scientific research and education 84,200 18,400 18,400 17,400 15,000 15,000 5.01
Encourage research that will provide knowledge of the values of the
protected area and inform its management 50,000 11,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 9,000 2.97
Improve public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the
environments of the protected area and the potential impacts of human
activities on these environments 34,200 7,400 7,400 7,400 6,000 6,000 2.03
Grand Total 1,682,270 473,316 405,666 312,596 276,796 213,896 100.00
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PART 5: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT
 Monitoring and evaluation plans help managers to evaluate the effectiveness of the
management strategies, and create the data necessary for implementing adaptive management
measures. Monitoring and evaluation should focus on measuring the success of biodiversity
conservation, contribution to mitigating major threats, the implementation of activities or tasks,
and the results of management practices. Monitoring and evaluation under the Mountains
Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park” management plan takes into consideration the
fact that this is the first management plan ever prepared for the area. The effective
implementation of this management plan is a real challenge, provided the current legal and
institutional arrangements related to protected areas administration and management in
Albania, as well as the existing conditions and threats to nature and cultural assets of the
protected area. However, the effective implementation of this management plan may be
strengthened by increasing the participation of all stakeholders and local communities in the
whole management planning process, including monitoring and evaluation. Participatory
monitoring and evaluation (PME) is a process, composed of four phases that aims to an
improved joint management of the protected area.
 Phase 1: Preparation includes agreement on the PME process, identification of criteria and
indicators to be monitored and evaluated.
 Phase 2: Data Collection on indicators through interviews and documents.
 Phase 3: Analysis and Interpretation, through joint analysis, giving value to indicators, initial
recommendations and preparation of M&E draft report.
 Phase 4: Feedback and Validation (sharing results, recommend actions to improve the PA
management, validating the assessment).
Figure 2: Participatory monitoring and evaluation process (adapted from Hockings et al. 2006)
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The key words for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) process are criteria and indicators, therefore
setting up a set of criteria and indicators in a participatory approach are crucial for an effective M&E of
the management plan implementation.
In order to measure the effectiveness of the implementation of actions of the MP towards those targets,
a number of indicators are set up to be monitored and evaluated. The effectiveness of MP
implementation over the next five years has to be measured by local administration in collaboration
with other local stakeholders by filling step by step the Management Effectiveness Tracking Sheets
(Annex IV). The monitoring and evaluation of the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural
Park” as proposed by this management plan, is given in the following table (Table 17).
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Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Environment in Albania for Law Drafting and Enforcement of National Environmental Legislation
Table 17: Management Effectiveness Tracking Sheet for Korab-Koritnik NP Management Plan
0 = not started; 1 = in process; 2 =
Program / Objective / Strategic Action Indicators
completed
Realization Evaluation /
Modification /
Remarks
0 1 2
1 Program 1: Strengthen the protected area management system
Enforce the provisions of any existing legal and sub legal act to visitors and users of the
1.1 Objective
Korab-Koritnik Natural Park Area
Strategic action
Establish cooperation with trans boundary PA administration “Sharr NP” in Kosovo and
1 MoU approved and signed by all parts
Mavrovo NP in Macedonia. Prepare MoU for PA and wildlife protection.
Determine corridors for wildlife to freely move through Sharr Park (Kosovo) and Macedonia
Entrances and breeding zones identified;
2 Mavrovo, borders; Maintenance of existing corridors of Laku i Gjipit, Zagrad, Skertec, Bjeshka
Existing corridors well maintained.
e Rabdishtit, Porta e Korabit, Kercini stone in Dibra area.
Enforce of the law on hunting; Define the areas where the hunting banning should be No. of identified case of illegal hunting
applied. No. and type of sanctions applied and executed for
3
Enforce the banning of hunting in a distance of three km from the park border under Dibra illegal hunting
district; Immediate need of hunting ban in Shllinas area. Improved co-operation
No. of fines collected.
Identify and inspect the banned activities inside the PA; periodical monitoring of the area
4 Regular monitoring of the sites of the closed activities.
recovering; Impose fines for violation of the closure decision
Monitor the increase of the rehabilitated surface area
Control, prevent and follow up on fires in forests and pastures, prosecute authors of No of cases identified and sanctions
5
intentional fires. Coordinate fire control with Communes, DFSs and land owners. No. of fines collected.
Volume of fees imposed and collected in the non-core
zone
6 Control and regulate grazing activities respecting management plan recommendation. No and type of sanctions applied and executed.
No and type of sanctions applied and executed in the
core zone
Human activities within the PA effectively controlled;
Volume of fees collected for permitted activities;
Control all human activities inside the park territory. Collect fees for all permitted activities, No. of cases with violation of permit (extend beyond
7
according to management regime in each of the zones/subzones. the permit)
No. of sanctions applied and executed for illegal
activities.
Control of the quantity of water used for hydropower activities. Monitor the environmental
No. and type of sanctions applied and no. of fines
8 impact in Caje, Bicaj, Shtiqen, Topojan, Shishtavec, Zapod, Terthore.
collected.
Revision of the current request for Hydropower construction in Veleshica area.
Control the communal forest management by the communes, especially in park area under
9 Communal forest managed sustainably and correctly
Kuksi District.
Control and regulate medicinal plants collection. Enforce the ban of medicinal plants and Collection of medicinal plants under DFS control.
10 regulate medicinal plant collection in other zones and subzones according to the MP and Fees collected regularly.
park zoning, especially for endemic herbs in Grame – Korab area. Collection fees for Volume of fees collected
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medicinal herbs collection. No. of sanctions imposed and executed

Control and discipline of funds/incomes obtained by all activities within the park area such as Funds from natural resources use under control
11
medicinal herbs collection, hunting, logging fees.
Medicinal herbs collection organized in villages and
Licenses issued for regular and correct medicinal herbs collection to the authorized persons
12 under control.
or group of persons based in villages they represent
No. of authorized persons/groups per village.
Recreational activities under DFS control.
Control and regulate recreational activities inside the park territory, especially those linked Volume of fees collected
with visitor routes in Spring of Vojvoda, Kallabaku Lake, Sllatine – Grame, Zimur – Rreze –
13
Grame, Melan – Bjeshke Ilnice – Popinare. . Collect fees for services provided. No. of fines imposed and collected pursuant to the law
Establishment of solid waste collection system. on waste
Rehabilitation programmes implemented by

Control of implementation of rehabilitation projects from each Hydropower company;
14 Hydropower construction companies; Activity
Regular monitoring of conditions.
conditions monitored closely.
Clarify the rights, obligations and tasks of Communes as owner of forest and pasture for
Clarified competences of Communes, DFSs and
15 communal forest, and DFS as owner of public forest pasture land through local regulatory
users/farmers Effective control of entire area
reports;
Increase the effectiveness of protected area management system by strengthening relevant
1.2 Objective institutions towards an effective law enforcement and prosecution service for violation of
environmental requirements
Strategic action
Establishment of joint Administration for the park area including qualified staff from PA
1 Effective PA administration
sectors of Kukesi and Dibra DFSs.
Define the need for investments in private owned land within the park area and incomes Share of investments between Land owners/forest
2
management among private owners, DFSs and Communes. and pasture owners Incomes managed effectively
Recruit additional staff from the area, for DFS in Kukes; three employees are needed: one for
the supervision of Koritnik – Zapod area, one for the supervision of Shishtaves Topojan - Caje
An effective park authority in place;
3 area and and one employee for the supervision of Shtiqen – Bicaj area. These employees will
3 additional staff employed
help in flora and fauna conservation from the damages, guiding touristic groups, prevention
of fires, cleaning/opening the blocked trails.
Engagement of one person per each commune (forest specialist) for the management of the Effective park supervision in communal level
4
park area under Kuksi District in collaboration with Kuksi DFS. 1 person/commune employed
Recruit additional and new staff for DFS and communes in Dibra: seven employees: 3 Forest
A professional park authority in place;
5 Engineers, 3 Forest Techniques and 1 Biologist for maintenance services and area
7 additional staff employed
supervision.
Protected area sector established, under Dibra DFS;
6 Establishment of Protected area sector under Dibra DFS.
Effective park administration
Job performance improvement of the key staff;
7 Provide in job training for DFS staff, commune staff.
number of trainings and number of trained staff
Train community representatives on planning and supervision of activities, joint action for No of trainings realized
8 prescribed fire and fire monitoring and response, applying sanctions, and providing support No. Of trained people
to individuals to enhance their fire management tasks. Park activities supervised professionally
Improve mobility and operation of the staff and rangers for DFS in Kukes, through purchasing All equipment purchased and put into operation;
9
2 motorbikes for the mobility of inspectors, and one 4x4 vehicle for the PA sector staff increased performance of park staff and rangers
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mobility, 1 GPS, 1 Binoculars.

Improve mobility and operation of the staff and rangers for DFS in Dibra through purchasing All equipment purchased and put into operation;
10
a 4x4 vehicle, 3 motorbikes; 5 computer for data storing, 7GPSs, 1 Binoculars. increased performance of park staff and rangers
Web page of the PA created and in function, regularly
11 Create and update a webpage for the PA , including a regular newsletter
updated
Equipment of DFSs staff with park uniforms; Establishment of a guest building in Radomira Equipped staff with park uniforms.
12
under DFS of Dibra.
Strengthen the co-operation among communes, forestry, and other local stakeholders with
cross boundary parks structures of Sharri National Park in Kosovo and Mavrovo National Park
1.3 Objective
in Macedonia. The MC should be the major forum for regular formal liaison between the
relevant government and non-governmental agencies.
Strategic action
Prepare and approve a cooperation plan between international authorities for effective Cooperation plan prepared and approved
1
management of the entire park area.
Round tables and regular meetings on sharing work plans analyzing the status of the park Increased cooperation between park administrations;
2
and future planning; approval of any activity by considering both DFS and Commune opinion. Increased efficiency of park co management
Organize study tours abroad in which all local member of Management Committee may take Increased efficiency of Management Committees
3
part
Increased efficiency of PA staff, Management
Exchange periodical visits in transboundary protected areas in AL , Shari in Kosovo and
4 Committees;
Mavrovo in MK. Management Committee may coordinate
Management experiences shared between countries.
Program 2: Increase habitat and biodiversity protection and conservation
Ensure that the diversity of species and the ecosystems processes in the protected area are
2.1 Objective
not adversely affected by human activities
Strategic action
Evaluate the possibilities to introduce an entrance fee to the Protected Area, including a
garbage collection fee for tourists; The appropriate areas for the establishment of structures Solid waste in the process of control, money
1
for the collection of the entrance fee are Kallabaku Lake – Shishtavec, Vojvoda Spring - Bicaj generated for DSF and Communes
in Kuksi area; Radomira and Grama in Dibra area.
Identify the traditional livestock especially sheep breeds (e.g. “Rude” sheep). The prohibition The traditional livestock breed well defined;
2 of artificial insemination with imported genetic material being discussed with main
stakeholders. Guidelines and regulation on insemination approved
Promote the maintenance of high water quality; prevent the degradation and deterioration of
2.2 Objective
habitats
Strategic action
Establishment and maintenance of waste containers in the Protected Area along trails, near
1 monuments, etc.; Immediate need of waste containers in Radomira area, Vojvoda Spring and Containers established and in function
Kallabaku Lake
Visitor Drinking water supply;
Identify and implement facilities to fulfil the visitors need for drinking water during and other
2 personal needs in the rest areas such as Vojvoda Spring and Kallabaku Lake; Rehabilitation of Decreased the pollution from drinks packages
natural springs /fountains in park area under Dibra District (e.g. Spring of the King).
Natural springs/fountains rehabilitated
Identify measures for erosion prevention and control. Integration of biological measures Reduction of erosion and sedimentation load into
3
with technical measures for erosion prevention and control. water sources
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Forestation with pine (Pinus nigra) and broadleaved (Robinia pseudoacacia, Betula pendula) Erosion prevent measures in place
forests and banks construction (banks with stones, with concrete belts and wire net) for the
erosion prevention in park area under Kukes District: Zapod, Shishtaves (Kollovos, Nimce), Increased forest surfaces
4
Caje (Shkenak, Caje) Immediate need for the erosion prevent in Shtiqen area (the village is
threatened by erosion) Reduction of eroded areas
Erosion prevent measures in place
Reduction of erosion and sedimentation load into

Forestation and banks construction for erosion prevention in park area under Dibra District:
5 water sources’
Cerjan, Peshkopia stream basin, Rabdisht, Melani stream, Kala e Dodes and Zagrad.
Increased forest surfaces
Foster broad community stewardship, and commitment to the conservation of species of

2.3 Objective
specific level of protection
Strategic action
Identify suitable sites near water sources as future protected sites for fish reproduction
1 Site protected proclamation by Minister Order
purposes, mainly in Shishtaveci, Radomira, Zagrad, Cerjan, Melan, Zimur sources.
Identify sites of high/special protection for endangered species as Lynx, Chamois, and Roe
Sites of special protection for endangered species
2 deer; For park area under Dibra district most important sites should be located in Zagrad –
defined and approved
Rabdisht – Maqellare area.
Identify the Carbon sequestration activity in communes of Shishtavec, Caje (Kukes) and
Areas included on CS scheme identified. Areas to
3 Melan, Maqellare, Tomin, Sllove (Dibra); Activity control and effectiveness; Identify the
extend identified and CO2 credit buyer identified
possibilities for activity extension according Natura 2000.
3 Program 3: Develop the recreational and touristic offer

Provide for the operation of low impact tourism activities which add to the recreational and
3.1 Objective
educational experience of protected area users
Strategic action
Identification and analysis of actual touristic visits trend in Kallabaku Lake, Vijvoda spring Tourism managed and developed in a sustainable way
1 (Kukes) and ILnice, Serjan, Zagrad, Sllatine areas (Dibra); management of touristic visits in a
correct way.
Preparation of the Inter Local Plan of territorial planning and tourism development in the
2 Inter Local Plan prepared, and approved
park area.
Prepare a feasibility study on the possibilities for guided tours in the area. Training of internal
3 Increased number of visitors
staff in ecotourism guiding.
Ensure that tourist operations do not negatively impact on the ecological and cultural
3.2 Objective
heritage values of the protected area
Strategic action
Identify and record preferred places (e.g. Hoxha stable - Novosej, Bjeshka e Pobregut -
Preferred places, rails trail crossings inventoried ,
1 Terthore, Red spring – Shtiqen – Letne Lake – Caje) ; Establishment of trails, maps,
recorded in the guide maps, timetables and index field
guidelines printed, orientation tables and signs demarcated in the entire park area
Record the potentials of natural resources use without affecting their ecological status (e.g.
2 Mountain tourism developed sustainably
natural and cultural monuments within and close to the park area.
3 Harmonization of cultural tourism, and eco tourism in a sound manner Touristic activities harmonised
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Development and promotion of mountain tourism in a sustainable way, mainly in Bjeshka e

4 Mountain tourism developed and promoted regularly
Ilnices, Bjeshka e Grames, Kallabaku Lake, Vojvoda Spring,
5 Definition of specific camping areas in Bjeshka e Ilnices, Bjeshka e Grames. specific camping areas defined
Provide information related recreation PA values and touristic potentials to the existing
touristic information centers in Kukes and Shishtavec; Establish and provide updated
6 Shared park information; Increased number of visitors;
information on park values for touristic information centres in Peshkopia, Radomira and
Maqellara.
Maintenance of the trails to Koritnik, Gjalica, Korabi, Korabi Field, Perroi i Lushit, Bjeshka e
7 Trails opened permanently; increase of visitors
Grames, Rabdishti, Ilnice, Poces, Kercin.
Establishment and maintenance of trails connecting the villages of the entire PA as Terthore
Kortinik, Shtiqen Gjalice, Shishtavec Camping, Kallabaku Lake, the boundary entrance
Shishtavec Dragash Kosove, Valey of Luma, the alps of Shishtavec Caj, Perroi I Lushit, Korabi Trails established and opened;
Field, Panairi, the water sources of Korabi and Grama lake, Gryka e Grames, Red Stone,
Pelbenik, Grama Mountain, Kulla e Zyberit, Kulla e Sorokolit (The spring of King), Radomira Increased cooperation/marketing among villages and
8
Lake , Cerjan mountains Ilnica lake , Kercini Church districts;
Cross border Routes Korab Sharr (Kosovo) Korab Mavorovo NP Macedonia Increased number of visitors
Routes from Peshkopia Spa (Albania) Diber - Benisht - Kosovrast Spa (Macedonia)
Identify financial supports for the touristic development of the natural ski field in the park
9 Financial support potentials identified
area under Kuksi District.
Number of trained persons;
10 Provide trainings to DFS, Commune staff related preparation of touristic guides, eco guides.
increase of visitors number
Preparation work for parking places construction within the protected area, especially close
11 Improved parking and services to park visitors
to touristic sites.
3.3 Objective Ensure that tourism is carried out in an ecologically sustainable manner
Strategic action
Interpretation panels produced;
1 Production and installation of information and park interpretation panels
increased number of visitors
Orientation of tourists within the park;
Establishment of signs and tables within the park area; preparation specific leaflets about the
2
park
visitors informed about the park area
Different type of eco guides produced and distributed
Preparation of nature guides /eco-guides suitable for different interest-groups and age-
3
groups
Increased number of visitors
Provide full inventory of natural and cultural monuments in all the territory of PA and share
4 Promotion material prepared and distributed
maps catalogues with locations and access ways.
4 Program 4: Develop sustainable agriculture and socio - economic activities
4.1 Objective Promote sustainable agriculture and farming

Strategic action
1 Promote bio-farming and bio- agro -products in order to reduce level of chemical fertilizers Increased land surface covered with organic
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and biocides (provide training on organic farming) in entire PA area Investigate financial agriculture products (Bio – products); increase of
support mechanisms rural development schemes to promote organic farming among organic farming products
farmers.
Promote and support the traditional cultivation of potatoes, especially in Shishtavec, Bellove,
Serjan, Rabdisht, Zagrad (villages of Zimur, Bahut, Ilnice); Fruit trees (plum trees, cherry trees
apple trees) in Melan, Tomin, Kastriot, Fushe Cidhen areas(Dbra) and Topojan, Zapod, Caje Increased local product production and cultivated
2
(village), Nange, Bicaj, Shtiqen (Kuksi); The hazelnut in Bellova, Tomin, Kastriot, Sllova, surface
Maqellare communes; Chestnut trees in Maqellare, Melan, Tomin communes , as well
organic vegetables as beans, tomatoes and pepper.
Promotion of local production brands according to the local advantages, as in vegetables,
3 fruits, and diaries with the well-known local names (e.g. Chestnuts of Dibra, Typical cheese of Increased organic local products trade
Dibra; Potato of Shishtavec)
Establishment of seasonal milk sub products processing centres and their certification
4 (seasonal diaries); Improvement processing technology in the existing diaries in Kala e Dodes Improved processing technology and product quality
(2 diaries), Grama (seasonal diary), Bellove, Zagrad, Maqellare, Turaj, Caje, Buzemadhe.
Increased marketing of drinking water
Promotion and marketing of drinking water from Shishtaveci, Gjalica, Kolesjani spring, spring
5
of Kroi i Kuq, spring of Kroi i Bardhe, Kallabaku spring.
Promotion of the special taste honey of high mountain pastures from Koritnik to Kercini Increased market of PA honey
6
mountains, Kala e Dodes, Sllove, Kastriot.
Improve land use practices leading to topsoil recover and better erosion control, through pilot schemes implementation started
7
implementation schemes for payment for environmental services
Cultivars traditionally planted identified;
Identify traditionally planted cultivars of potato and rye and undertake the first steps on
8
seed production Increased seed production
Decreased foreign livestock breed;
Support farmers to lessen the kind of foreign livestock breeds especially sheep and goat that Increased traditional livestock breed
9
are imported in recent years and replace with traditional as for example “Rude” sheep
Mangers for livestock established

Installation of mangers for livestock in natural water sources in Caje, Shishtavec, Topojan,
10 Zapod. Establishment of mangers in Terthore area (Bjeshka e Pobregut); Establishment and
Existing mangers rehabilitated
rehabilitation of mangers for livestock from Kala e Dodes to Maqellare area.
Promote ecologically and economically sound

4.2 Objective
management of all grazing lands
Strategic action
Defining of grazing areas and their grazing capacity; Establish a programme to appoint
Grazing areas defined; grazing capacity defined and
1 grazing areas based on capacity of the area; Definition of grazing sites for sheep flocks,
controlled
mainly in high mountain pastures
2 Undertake pasture cleaning services, especially cleaning from weeds, toxic herbs and stones. pasture surfaces well maintained
Establish the models to support the seasonal stay in high mountain pastures such as, Temporary structures for shepherd and livestock stay
3
infrastructure for shepherds and seasonal stables for livestock (infrastructure for livestock in place
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temporary abode)
Identify fragile zones with vulnerable lands with high degree of erosion land slide, related to
4 vulnerable grazing sites identified
the in nature grazing, especially in Grama Mountain, Rabdisht, Zagrad and Cerjan areas.
Natural pastures identified;
Identify natural pasture sites for mowing purposes, in order to provide the livestock nutrient
5
base during winter.
Increase of nutrients quantity for livestock
Increased no. of shepherds/flocks
Discipline and regulate the grazing activity (grazing of livestock accompanied by shepherds)
6 for rational use of pastures; Replacement of goat flocks with “Rude” sheep flocks in park area
Replacement of goat flocks with sheep flocks
under Kuksi District.
4.3 Promote beekeeping, medical plants cultivation and

Objective
sustainable livelihood
Strategic action
Increased bee hives and honey production
Encourage bee-keeping, production of high quality honey, certification of such a product and
1
its marketing; Avoid the artificial nutrition of bees in order to improve the honey quality
Improved honey quality
Support beekeeping and facilitate the seasonal transport of beehives, especially in Kala e Increased number of beekeepers;
2 Dodes, Sllatine, Kastriot, Shimcan, Zagrad, Bellove, Melan, Maqellare, Caje, Shshtavec,
Kolesjan, Bjeshka e Pobregut. increased quantity of honey production
Increased honey production;
Limitations and control of grazing in areas of importance for bee keeping and medicinal
3
plants in the pastures of Caja, Shishtavec and Topojan.
increased natural surfaces of medicinal herbs
Medicinal herbs commerce and collection under
Establishment of medicinal plants collection centre on geographical basis mainly in Caje, control’
4
Shishtavec, and Qender (Bicaj, Shtiqen, Terthore).
Collection centres established and in function
Number of trained persons;
5 Provide trainings to medicinal plants collectors in the entire park area.
Controlled medicinal herbs collection
Establish areas for cultivation of some medicinal plants that are highly required by the
6 market, as Great Yellow Gentian -Gentiana lutea (Novosej), Common sage - Salvia officinalis Increased surface of cultivations with medicinal plants
(Pobreg/Terthore), Bilberry - Vaccinum myrtillus (Caje)
Establish small scale medicinal plants processing centres mainly in Caje, Shishtavec, Qender (
7 Small scale processing centre established
Bicaj, Shtiqen, Terthore)
4.4 Objective Support to sustainable Forestry
Strategic action
Periodical monitoring, maintenance and protection of forests from diseases caused by: the Forests monitored regularly;
1 oak caterpillar (Gypsy moth - Lymantria dispar) in the oak forests; the pine
processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) in pine forests Tree diseases under control
Silvicultural, cutting (cleaning, coppicing services) in forests of Kolesjan, Lusna, Buzemadhe,
2 Forests maintained and under control
Topojan, Shishtavec (Kuksi) and in oak forests in park area under Dibra district.
Phyto-sanitary cutting (cutting of damaged parts) in forests of Pobregu, Tershena, Shishtavec
3 Forest services carried out regularly
(Kukes) and entire park territory under Dibra district.
Cutting of old trees and replacement of them with young trees in the forests of Terthore, Increased young forest surface;
4
Gjallica and Luzna.
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Reforestation of opened areas (areas with no vegetation) in Shtiqen, Zapod, Topojan,

5 Increased forest surface
Shishtavec, Caje, Tomin, Melan, Maqellare.
Increase of regenerated natural forest land
6 Forestation of burned sites in Zapod area
Burned areas reduced
Forest services carried out periodically;
Cleaning the meadows in transboundary pasture belt (Korab – Grama – Rabdisht) from the
7 Habitat maintained correctly
Clustered Broom (Chamacystisus hirsutus) and its replacement with the common grass.
Pastures protected from detrimental plants

5 Program 5: Promote scientific research and education
Encourage research that will provide knowledge of
5.1 Objective the values of the protected area and inform its
management
Strategic action
Update periodically the existing habitat map according Natura 2000; reflect on habitat map Periodical updated, and detailed habitat map for the
all environmental developments within park area. National Park according Natura 2000 categorization
Carry out a study on medicinal plants in the area in order to update the existing data Study report on medicinal plants of the park
Carry out a study and periodical monitoring of park flora and fauna in order to update the
Study report on park flora and fauna
existing data
Develop educational and promotional programs (professional practices programs) for local Lectures, events, contests, and other extracuricular
schools and local communities activities related to park
Carry out periodical studies and monitoring of water quality in the entire park area and
Periodical report on water parameters, quality and
drinking water parameters in Shishtaveci, Gjalica, Kolesjani springs, and spring of Kroi i Kuq,
ecology
spring of Kroi i Bardhe, Kallabaku spring.
Identification of rare species and habitats and develop the recovery programme. The Recovery programme prepared and approved.
List of the threatened plants and flora’
Identify the threatened plants and flora locations and undertake measures for protection
Protection measures identified
Improve public awareness, understanding and
appreciation of the environments of the protected
5.2 Objective
area and the potential impacts of human activities on
these environments
Strategic action
Number of people trained
1 Organize forest and pasture users trainings on sustainable economic activities
Number of people employed
Increased cooperation and engagement of
2 Support to local NGOs and media on awareness raising activities
stakeholders in the administration of the PA.
Produce posters, year calendar of events including religious activities, information leaflets, Posters, leaflets, program on walks, guides, etc.
3
for promoting the area. Production of visitor guide. produced and disseminated
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PART 7: ANNEXES, MAPS, FIGURES, RAW DATA, GRAPHICS
Annex I: Categories, Levels of Protection and Forbidden Activities

PROTECTED LEVEL OF
CATEGORY FORBIDDEN ACTIVITIES
AREA PROTECTION
 Cutting of trees and bushes;

 Utilization of chemicals and chemical fertilizers;
 Construction of any kind;
 Mining of minerals and turfs;
 Hunting and fishing;
 Light of fires;
 Grazing, domestic animals' passage and construction of
objects for their shelter;
Strict nature
I First  Establishment of recreational, amusement and sports
reserve
complexes;
 Passage through paths except of the owner or the person
that uses the land;
 Circulation with vehicles of any kind with the exception of
the vehicle of administration for protection of reservation
and the fire brigade;
 Sailing in boats, canoe and other means of sailing;
 Intensive reproduction of hunting animals.
 Land use with intensive technology, with means and

manners that cause fundamental changes in biodiversity,
structure and functions of ecosystems or that damage
irreversibly the land surface;
 Neutralization of wastes of an origin outside the territory of
the national park;
 Dissemination of non-country animals and plants in case
when they bring changes in the area biodiversity;
II National Park Second  Intensive reproduction of hunting animals with exception of
saving reproduction;
 Construction of roads, motor-ways, railways, urban areas,
lines of high voltage and long distance systems of diesel
and gas;
 Washing and sprinkling of roads with chemicals;
 Planting of monoculture forests;
 Light of fires outside the perimeter of assigned places;
 Circulation of transport means out of the assigned roads;
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 Hunting;
 Mining of minerals, stones, turfs, with exception of gravel
and sand for the maintenance of the park;
 Massive sports and tourism activity outside the assigned
places;
 Organization of rallies with automobiles and motorbikes.
Nature
III First
Monument
 Change of natural state of water reservations, resources,

lakes and wetlands systems;
 Chemicals storage;
 Circulation and parking of vehicles out of the roads and
parking places;
 Collection of plants, minerals, paleontological discoveries
Nature
and stones;
IV Managed Third
 Establishment and functioning of facilities for military and
Reserve
protection purposes;
 Placement of advertisement boards and data, signs and
posters with exception of those that provide data on
reservation protection objectives;
 Mountain climbing, skiing, camping and light of fire outside
the assigned places.
 Planting of monoculture forests;

 Neutralization of waste and light of fires outside of assigned
places;
 Dissemination of animals and non-country originated
plants;
 Hunting with poisoned food;
Protected  Construction of motorways, sailing canals and urban areas;
V Fourth
Landscape  Circulation with transport means out of roads and assigned
places. This rule shall be not applied for state vehicles,
agricultural and forestry machinery, fire brigade vehicles,
ambulances, water management and veterinary services
machinery;
 Organization of rallies with vehicles, motorbikes and
bicycles.
Protected area
VI of managed Fourth
resources
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Annex II: Zoning Assessment Methodology
First step – GIS analysis
Each management zone is proposed to be subdivided into a number of habitat types. These types will
partly follow the Emerald/Corinne system supplemented by broad classes of relevant non-natural
habitats such as agriculture, fruit orchards, pastures etc. The habitat will be roughly mapped and the
area of each type will be estimated based on analysis of aerial photos and observations during field
work.
 Analysis of ortho-photos for protected areas
 Analyses of CORINE habitat maps
 GIS-overlay of ortho- and habitat maps and management zones for those areas that
have a zoning today
 Use of geo-coded photo from Google Earth and other sources to assess and further
detail the habitats in the areas
 Based on first step office analysis second step is field work.
Second step - Field work and Local stakeholder consultation
In most PA the zoning may already be applied and the field work will to some extend be concentrated
on verifying the borders between the different zones. For protected landscape the zones are defined
based on field observation, discussion with managers and studies of aerial photos.
 Verification and adjustment if evaluated necessary of existing four management zones

in Protected Areas that already have a zoning according to law.
 Proposal for new management zones in areas without existing zoning.
 Verification of habitats within each management zone
 Description of habitats within each management zone will be based on the following
field observation:
 Basic vegetation
 Important natural values
 Observation of red listed and species with special protection
 Naturalness and potential nature value
 Present management activities
 Threats
Third step – Documentation and reporting
 Geo-coded photo from the field

 Standard descriptions of each habitat in the area
 Proposal for new zoning and adjustment of zones if needed
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Annex III: Budget separated into programs and actions
Strengthen the protected area Price per Number Total

Unit 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
management system unit of units Cost (€)
Enforce the provisions of any existing
legal and sub legal act to visitors and
17,400 3,480 3,480 3,480 3,480 3,480
users of the Korab-Koritnik Natural
Park Area.
Establish cooperation with trans
boundary PA administration “Sharr NP” No
in Kosovo and Mavrovo NP in additional
Macedonia. Prepare MoU for PA and cost
wildlife protection.
Determine corridors for wildlife to
freely move through Sharr Park
(Kosovo) and Macedonia Mavrovo, No
borders; Maintenance of existing additional
corridors of Laku i Gjipit, Zagrad, cost
Skertec, Bjeshka e Rabdishtit, Porta e
Korabit, Kercini stone in Dibra area
Enforce of the law on hunting; Define
the areas where the hunting banning
should be applied. No
Enforce the banning of hunting in a additional
distance of three km from the park cost
border under Dibra district; Immediate
need of hunting ban in Shllinas area.
Identify and inspect the banned
activities inside the PA; periodical
monitoring of the area recovering; lump sum 120 15 1,800 360 360 360 360 360
Impose fines for violation of the closure cost per
decision one control
Control, prevent and follow up on fires
in forests and pastures, prosecute
authors of intentional fires. Coordinate lump sum 110 15 1,650 330 330 330 330 330
fire control with Communes, DFSs and cost per
land owners. one control
Control and regulate grazing activities lump sum
respecting management plan cost per 120 30 3,600 720 720 720 720 720
recommendation. one control
Control all human activities inside the
park territory. Collect fees for all No
permitted activities, according to additional
management regime in each of the cost
zones/subzones
Control of the quantity of water used
for hydropower activities. Monitor the
environmental impact in Caje, Bicaj,
Shtiqen, Topojan, Shishtavec, Zapod,
110 15 1,650 330 330 330 330 330
Terthore.
Revision of the current request for lump sum
Hydropower construction in Veleshica cost per
area one control
Control the communal forest
management by the communes, lump sum
110 30 3,300 660 660 660 660 660
especially in park area under Kuksi cost per
District. one control
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Control and regulate medicinal plants

collection. Enforce the ban of medicinal
plants and regulate medicinal plant
collection in other zones and subzones
120 30 3,600 720 720 720 720 720
according to the MP and park zoning,
especially for endemic herbs in Grame lump sum
– Korab area. Collection fees for cost per
medicinal herbs collection. one control
Control and discipline of funds/incomes
obtained by all activities within the No
park area such as medicinal herbs additional
collection, hunting, logging fees. cost
Licenses issued for regular and correct
medicinal herbs collection to the No
authorized persons or group of persons additional
based in villages they represent cost
Control and regulate recreational
activities inside the park territory,
especially those linked with visitor
routes in Spring of Vojvoda, Kallabaku
lump sum
Lake, Sllatine – Grame, Zimur – Rreze –
cost per 120 15 1,800 360 360 360 360 360
Grame, Melan – Bjeshke Ilnice –
one control
Popinare. . Collect fees for services
provided.
Establishment of solid waste collection
system.
Control of implementation of
No
rehabilitation projects from each
additional
Hydropower company; Regular
cost
monitoring of conditions.
Clarify the rights, obligations and tasks
of Communes as owner of forest and No
pasture for communal forest, and DFS additional
as owner of public forest pasture land cost
through local regulatory reports;
Increase the effectiveness of
protected area management system
by strengthening relevant institutions
374,830 175,806 60,256 46,156 46,256 46,356
towards an effective law enforcement
and prosecution service for violation
of environmental requirements
Establishment of joint Administration No
for the park area including qualified additional
staff from PA sectors of Kukesi and cost
Dibra DFSs.
Define the need for investments in No
private owned land within the park additional
area and incomes management among cost
private owners, DFSs and Communes.
Recruit additional staff from the area,
for DFS in Kukes; three employees are
needed: one for the supervision of
Koritnik – Zapod area, one for the
supervision of Shishtaves Topojan -
Caje area and and one employee for monthy
270 180 48,600 9,720 9,720 9,720 9,720 9,720
the supervision of Shtiqen – Bicaj area. salary
These employees will help in flora and
fauna conservation from the damages,
guiding touristic groups, prevention of
fires, cleaning/opening the blocked
trails.
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Engagement of one person per each

commune (forest specialist) for the No
monthy
management of the park area under additional
salary
Kuksi District in collaboration with cost
Kuksi DFS.
Recruit additional and new staff for DFS
and communes in Dibra: seven
employees: 3 Forest Engineers, 3 monthy
324 420 136,080 27,216 27,216 27,216 27,216 27,216
Forest Techniques and 1 Biologist for salary
maintenance services and area
supervision.
No
Establishment of Protected area sector
additional
under Dibra DFS.
cost
Provide in job training for DFS staff, training
28 450 12,600 2,520 2,520 2,520 2,520 2,520
commune staff. days
Train community representatives on
planning and supervision of activities,
joint action for prescribed fire and fire
training
monitoring and response, applying 28 300 8,400 4,200 4,200
days
sanctions, and providing support to
individuals to enhance their fire
management tasks.
Improve mobility and operation of the
staff and rangers for DFS in Kukes,
through purchasing 2 motorbikes for total per
61,650 52,950 2,100 2,150 2,200 2,250
the mobility of inspectors, and one 4x4 activity
vehicle for the PA sector staff mobility,
1 GPS, 1 Binoculars.
2 motorbikes pieces 10,100 2 20,200 20,200
Maintanance cost for five years lump sum 10,700 2000 2100 2150 2200 2250
4x4 driver piece 30,000 1 30,000 30,000
GPS piece 250 1 250 250
Binoculars piece 500 1 500 500
Improve mobility and operation of the
staff and rangers for DFS in Dibra
total per
through purchasing a 4x4 vehicle, 3 76,250 0 67,550 2,100 2,150 2,200 2,250
activity
motorbikes; 5 computer for data
storing, 7GPSs, 1 Binoculars.
4x4 driver piece 30,000 1 30,000 30,000
3 motorbikes pieces 10,100 3 30,300 30,300
GPS pieces 250 7 1,750 1,750
5 PC piece 600 5 3,000 3,000
Maintanance cost for five years lump sum 10,700 2000 2100 2150 2200 2250
Binoculars piece 500 1 500 500
Create and update a webpage for the
total per
Natural Park, including a regular 14,500 0 4,900 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
activity
newsletter
Creating a webpage in the internet on
lump sum 2500 1 2,500 2,500
Tomorri Mountain National Park Area.
Updating a webpage (domain, server,
lump sum 1200 5 6,000 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
IT)
Produce a newsletter (four times a
year) on the progress of lump sum
implementation of the management per one 300 20 6,000 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
plan actions.(publication and publication
dissimination costs))
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Equipment of DFSs staff with park

uniforms; Establishment of a guest total per
16,750 6,750 10,000
building in Radomira under DFS of activity
Dibra.
cost per
Equipment of DFSs staff with park
one 270 25 6,750 6,750
uniforms
uniform
Establishment of a guest building in
building 10000 1 10,000 10,000
Radomira under DFS of Dibra.
Strengthen the co-operation among
communes, forestry, and other local
stakeholders with cross boundary parks
structures of Sharri National Park in
Kosovo and Mavrovo National Park in 33,000 11,250 13,950 2,600 2,600 2,600
Macedonia. The MC should be the
major forum for regular formal liaison
between the relevant government and
non-governmental agencies.
Prepare and approve a cooperation
plan between international authorities No
for effective management of the entire additional
park area. cost
Round tables and regular meetings on
sharing work plans analyzing the status
of the park and future planning; No
approval of any activity by considering additional
both DFS and Commune opinion. cost
Organize study tours abroad in which
all local member of Management tours 20,000 8,650 11,350
Committee may take part
Ticket pieces 215 10 2,150 0 0 0 0 0
Hotel (5 nights per person) night 90 50 4,500 0 0 0 0 0
Per diem (6 days per person) days 70 60 4,200 0 0 0 0 0
Local Transport lump sum 50 10 500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Study visit 1 11,350 0 0 0 0 0
Ticket pieces 70 10 700 0 0 0 0 0
Hotel (5 nights per person) night 65 50 3,250 0 0 0 0 0
Per diem (6 days per person) days 70 60 4,200 0 0 0 0 0
Local Transport lump sum 50 10 500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Study visit 2 8,650 0 0 0 0 0
Exchange periodical visits in
transboundary protected areas in AL,
cost per
Shari in Kosovo and Mavrovo in MK. 130 100 13,000 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
one person
Management Committee may
coordinate
Grand Total 425,230 190,536 77,686 52,236 52,336 52,436
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Total cost
(€) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Ensure that the diversity of species and the ecosystems processes in the
protected area are not adversely affected by human activities
12,000 12,000
Evaluate the possibilities to introduce an entrance fee to the Protected Area, including
a garbage collection fee for tourists; The appropriate areas for the establishment of
structures for the collection of the entrance fee are Kallabaku Lake – Shishtavec,
Vojvoda Spring - Bicaj in Kuksi area; Radomira and Grama in Dibra area.
12,000 12,000
Identify the traditional livestock especially sheep breeds (e.g. “Rude” sheep). The No
prohibition of artificial insemination with imported genetic material being discussed with additonal
main stakeholders. cost
Promote the maintenance of high water quality; prevent the degradation and
deterioration of habitats 225,000 58,000 68,000 33,000 33,000 33,000
Establishment and maintenance of waste containers in the Protected Area along trails,
near monuments, etc.; Immediate need of waste containers in Radomira area,
Vojvoda Spring and Kallabaku Lake
30,000 15,000 15,000
Identify and implement facilities to fulfil the visitors need for drinking water during and
other personal needs in the rest areas such as Vojvoda Spring and Kallabaku Lake;
Rehabilitation of natural springs /fountains in park area under Dibra District (e.g.
Spring of the King). 30,000 10,000 20,000
Identify measures for erosion prevention and control. Integration of biological

measures with technical measures for erosion prevention and control.
40,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Forestation with pine (Pinus nigra) and broadleaved (Robinia pseudoacacia, Betula
pendula) forests and banks construction (banks with stones, with concrete belts and
wire net) for the erosion prevention in park area under Kukes District: Zapod,
Shishtaves (Kollovos, Nimce), Caje (Shkenak, Caje) Immediate need for the erosion
prevent in Shtiqen area (the village is threatened by erosion)
60,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Forestation and banks construction for erosion prevention in park area under Dibra
District: Cerjan, Peshkopia stream basin, Rabdisht, Melani stream, Kala e Dodes and
Zagrad.
65,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
Foster broad community stewardship, and commitment to the conservation of

species of specific level of protection
1,500 1,500
Identify suitable sites near water sources as future protected sites for fish reproduction
purposes, mainly in Shishtaveci, Radomira, Zagrad, Cerjan, Melan, Zimur sources.
500 500
Identify sites of high/special protection for endangered species as Lynx, Chamois, and
Roe deer; For park area under Dibra district most important sites should be located in
Zagrad – Rabdisht – Maqellare area.
500 500
Identify the Carbon sequestration activity in communes of Shishtavec, Caje (Kukes)

and Melan, Maqellare, Tomin, Sllove (Dibra); Activity control and effectiveness; Identify
the possibilities for activity extension according Natura 2000.
500 500
Grand Total
238,500 71,500 68,000 33,000 33,000 33,000
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Develop the recreational and touristic uses Price Number Total cost
Unit per unit of units (€) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Provide for the operation of low impact tourism activities which add to the
recreational and educational experience of protected area users
14,400 14,400
Identification and analysis of actual touristic visits trend in Kallabaku Lake,
Vijvoda spring (Kukes) and ILnice, Serjan, Zagrad, Sllatine areas (Dibra); working
management of touristic visits in a correct way days 120 30 3,600 3,600
Preparation of the Inter Local Plan of territorial planning and tourism

working
development inside the recreational zone and entire park area
days 180 40 7,200 7,200
Prepare a feasibility study on the possibilities for guided tours in the area. working
Training of internal staff in ecotourism guiding days 120 30 3,600 3,600
Ensure that tourist operations do not negatively impact on the ecological

and cultural heritage values of the protected area
271,740 59,920 59,920 57,300 47,300 47,300
Identify and record preferred places (e.g. Hoxha stable - Novosej, Bjeshka e
Pobregut - Terthore, Red spring – Shtiqen – Letne Lake – Caje) ; No
Establishment of trails, maps, guidelines printed, orientation tables and signs additional
demarcated in the entire park area cost
Record the potentials of natural resources use without affecting their ecological No
status (e.g. natural and cultural monuments within and close to the park area additional
cost
No
Harmonization of cultural tourism, religion events and eco tourism in a sound
additional
manner cost
lump sum
Development and promotion of mountain tourism in a sustainable way, mainly
per one
in Bjeshka e Ilnices, Bjeshka e Grames, Kallabaku Lake, Vojvoda Spring
year 3,000 5 15,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
No
additional
Definition of specific camping areas in Bjeshka e Ilnices, Bjeshka e Grames
cost
Provide information related recreation PA values and touristic potentials to the
existing touristic information centers in Kukes and Shishtavec; Establish and lump sum
provide updated information on park values for touristic information centres in per one
Peshkopia, Radomira and Maqellara year 1,500 2 3,000 1,500 1,500
lump sum
Maintenance of the trails to Koritnik, Gjalica, Korabi, Korabi Field, Perroi i per one
Lushit, Bjeshka e Grames, Rabdishti, Ilnice, Poces, Kercin. year 7,500 5 37,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Establishment and maintenance of trails connecting the villages of the entire
PA as Terthore Kortinik, Shtiqen Gjalice, Shishtavec Camping, Kallabaku Lake,
the boundary entrance Shishtavec Dragash Kosove, Valey of Luma, the alps of
Shishtavec Caj, Perroi I Lushit, Korabi Field, Panairi, the water sources of
Korabi and Grama lake, Gryka e Grames, Red Stone, Pelbenik, Grama
Mountain, Kulla e Zyberit, Kulla e Sorokolit (The spring of King), Radomira Lake
, Cerjan mountains Ilnica lake , Kercini Church
Cross border Routes Korab Sharr (Kosovo) Korab Mavorovo NP Macedonia lump sum
Routes from Peshkopia Spa (Albania) Diber - Benisht - Kosovrast Spa per one
(Macedonia) year 8,000 23 184,000 36,800 36,800 36,800 36,800 36,800
No
Identify financial supports for the touristic development of the natural ski field in
additional
the park area under Kuksi District.
cost
Provide trainings to DFS, Commune staff related preparation of touristic training
guides, eco guides days 28 80 2,240 1,120 1,120
lump sum
Preparation work for parking places construction within the protected area, per
especially close to touristic sites. parking 10,000 3 30,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Ensure that tourism is carried out in an ecologically sustainable manner

21,000 11,000 4,000 3,000 3,000
Production and installation of information and park interpretation panels

panels
lump sum 500 7 3,500 3,500
Establishment of signs and tables within the park area; preparation specific per one
leaflets about the park year
lump sum 4,000 1 4,000 3,000 1,000
Preparation of nature guides /eco-guides suitable for different interest-groups per one
and age-groups year 3,000 4 12,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
lump sum
Provide full inventory of natural and cultural monuments in all the territory of PA
and share maps catalogues with locations and access ways per one
year 1,500 1 1,500 1,500
Grand Total 307,140 85,320 63,920 60,300 50,300 47,300
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Total cost
Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities (€) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Promote sustainable agriculture and farming 144,800 41,380 51,480 28,980 11,480 11,480
Promote bio-farming and bio- agro -products in order to reduce level of chemical
fertilizers and biocides (provide training on organic farming) in entire National Park
area. Investigate financial support mechanisms to promote organic farming among
farmers
8,400 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Promote and support the traditional cultivation of potatoes, especially in Shishtavec,

Bellove, Serjan, Rabdisht, Zagrad (villages of Zimur, Bahut, Ilnice); Fruit trees (plum
trees, cherry trees apple trees) in Melan, Tomin, Kastriot, Fushe Cidhen areas(Dbra)
and Topojan, Zapod, Caje (village), Nange, Bicaj, Shtiqen (Kuksi); The hazelnut in
Bellova, Tomin, Kastriot, Sllova, Maqellare communes; Chestnut trees in Maqellare,
Melan, Tomin communes , as well organic vegetables as beans, tomatoes and
pepper.
17,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Promotion of local production brands according to the local advantages, as in

vegetables, fruits, and diaries with the well-known local names (e.g. Chestnuts of
Dibra, Typical cheese of Dibra; Potato of Shishtavec)
10,500 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Establishment of seasonal milk sub products processing centres and their certification
(seasonal diaries); Improvement processing technology in the existing diaries in Kala e
Dodes (2 diaries), Grama (seasonal diary), Bellove, Zagrad, Maqellare, Turaj, Caje,
Buzemadhe 35,000 17,500 17,500
Promotion and marketing of drinking water from Shishtaveci, Gjalica, Kolesjani spring,
spring of Kroi i Kuq, spring of Kroi i Bardhe, Kallabaku spring 10,500 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Promotion of the special taste honey of high mountain pastures from Koritnik to Kercini
mountains, Kala e Dodes, Sllove, Kastriot. 10,500 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Improve land use practices leading to topsoil recover and better erosion control,
through implementation schemes for payment for environmental services 22,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Identify traditionally planted cultivars of potato and rye and undertake the first steps on
seed production 5,000 5,000
Support farmers to lessen the kind of foreign livestock breeds especially sheep and
goat that are imported in recent years and replace with traditional as for example
“Rude” sheep 20,000 10,000 10,000
Installation of mangers for livestock in natural water sources in Caje, Shishtavec,

Topojan, Zapod. Establishment of mangers in Terthore area (Bjeshka e Pobregut);
Establishment and rehabilitation of mangers for livestock from Kala e Dodes to
Maqellare area. 4,900 4,900
Promote ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands

45,000 13,500 13,500 8,000 5,000 5,000
Defining of grazing areas and their grazing capacity; Establish a programme to appoint
grazing areas based on capacity of the area; Definition of grazing sites for sheep
flocks, mainly in high mountain pastures
3,000 1,500 1,500
Undertake pasture cleaning services, especially cleaning from weeds, toxic herbs and
stones.
9,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Establish the models to support the seasonal stay in high mountain pastures such as,
infrastructure for shepherds and seasonal stables for livestock (infrastructure for
livestock temporary abode) 25,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Identify fragile zones with vulnerable lands with high degree of erosion land slide, No
related to the in nature grazing, especially in Grama Mountain, Rabdisht, Zagrad and additional
Cerjan areas cost
No
Identify natural pasture sites for mowing purposes, in order to provide the livestock additional
nutrient base during winter. cost
Discipline and regulate the grazing activity (grazing of livestock accompanied by

shepherds) for rational use of pastures; Replacement of goat flocks with “Rude” sheep
flocks in park area under Kuksi District.
8,000 4,000 4,000
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Promote beekeeping, medical plants cultivation and sustainable livelihood

342,400 32,480 92,480 92,480 92,480 32,480
Encourage bee-keeping, production of high quality honey, certification of such a
product and its marketing; Avoid the artificial nutrition of bees in order to improve the
honey quality 16,800 3,360 3,360 3,360 3,360 3,360
Support beekeeping and facilitate the seasonal transport of beehives, especially in

Kala e Dodes, Sllatine, Kastriot, Shimcan, Zagrad, Bellove, Melan, Maqellare, Caje,
Shshtavec, Kolesjan, Bjeshka e Pobregut.
15,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Limitations and control of grazing in areas of importance for bee keeping and
medicinal plants in the pastures of Caja, Shishtavec and Topojan
5,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Establishment of medicinal plants collection centre on geographical basis mainly in
Caje, Shishtavec, and Qender (Bicaj, Shtiqen, Terthore)
180,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Provide trainings to medicinal plants collectors in the entire park area.

5,600 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120
Establish areas for cultivation of some medicinal plants that are highly required by the
market, as Great Yellow Gentian -Gentiana lutea (Novosej), Common sage - Salvia
officinalis (Pobreg/Terthore), Bilberry - Vaccinum myrtillus (Caje)
120,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
Establish small scale medicinal plants processing centres mainly in Caje, Shishtavec,
Qender ( Bicaj, Shtiqen, Terthore)
50,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Support to sustainable Forestry 95,000 20,200 20,200 20,200 17,200 17,200
Periodical monitoring, maintenance and protection of forests from diseases caused by:
the oak caterpillar (Gypsy moth - Lymantria dispar) in the oak forests; the pine
processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) in pine forests
10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Silvicultural, cutting (cleaning, coppicing services) in forests of Kolesjan, Lusna,
Buzemadhe, Topojan, Shishtavec (Kuksi) and in oak forests in park area under Dibra
district. 30,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Phyto-sanitary cutting (cutting of damaged parts) in forests of Pobregu, Tershena,

Shishtavec (Kukes) and entire park territory under Dibra district.
9,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Cutting of old trees and replacement of them with young trees in the forests of
Terthore, Gjallica and Luzna.
10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Reforestation of opened areas (areas with no vegetation) in Shtiqen, Zapod, Topojan,

Shishtavec, Caje, Tomin, Melan, Maqellare
15,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Forestation of burned sites in Zapod area

11,000 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Cleaning the meadows in transboundary pasture belt (Korab – Grama – Rabdisht)
from the Clustered Broom (Chamacystisus hirsutus) and its replacement with the
common grass 10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Grand Total 627,200 107,560 177,660 149,660 126,160 66,160
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Price per Number Total cost

Unit unit of units (€) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Encourage research that will provide knowledge of the values of the protected
area and inform its management 50,000 11,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 9,000
Update periodically the existing habitat map according Natura 2000; reflect
on habitat map all environmental developments within park area. lump sum 10,000 1 10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
lump sum
Carry out a study on medicinal plants in the area in order to update the
per one
existing data
study 1,500 5 7,500 1,500 1,500 1500 1500 1500
lump sum
Carry out a study and periodical monitoring of park flora and fauna in order
per one
to update the existing data
year 2,000 5 10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
lump sum
Develop educational and promotional programs (professional practices
per one
programs) for local schools and local communities
year 2000 5 10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carry out periodical studies and monitoring of water quality in the entire park lump sum
area and drinking water parameters in Shishtaveci, Gjalica, Kolesjani springs, per one
and spring of Kroi i Kuq, spring of Kroi i Bardhe, Kallabaku spring. year 1500 5 7,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Identification of rare species and habitats and develop the recovery
programme. lump sum 1000 2 2,000 1,000 1,000
Identify the threatened plants and flora locations and undertake measures for
protection lump sum 1000 3 3,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Improve public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the
environments of the protected area and the potential impacts of human
activities on these environments 34,200 7,400 7,400 7,400 6,000 6,000
Organize forest and pasture users trainings on sustainable economic training
activities days 28 150 4,200 1,400 1,400 1,400
No
Support to local NGOs and media on awareness raising activities additional
cost
Produce posters, year calendar of events including religious activities, lump sum
information leaflets, for promoting the area. Production of visitor guide per one
year 30,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Grand Total 84,200 18,400 18,400 17,400 15,000 15,000
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Annex IV: Animal and plant species present in the Natural Park area
Animals
INVERTEBRATES
This is a list of the invertebrate species recorded in Korab – Koritnik Natural Park. In the present list, the
invertebrate species are represented by insect group.The species listed in this Annex are indicated by:
 the name of the species or subspecies, or
 all the species belonging to a higher taxon or to a designated part of that taxon;
The abbreviation ‘sp.’ after the name of a family or genus designates all the species belonging to that
family or genus.
Interpretation
1. Annex I: means Annex I of the DIRECTIVE 2009/147/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 30 November 2009
on the conservation of wild birds. The Annex I provides the list of species that shall be the subject of special conservation measures
concerning their habitat in order to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution.
2. Annex II: means Annex II of the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild
fauna and flora. The Annex II provides the list of ANIMAL AND PLANT SPECIES OF COMMUNITY INTEREST WHOSE CONSERVATION
REQUIRES THE DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION
3. Annex IV: means ANNEX IV II of the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of
wild fauna and flora. The Annex VI provides ANIMAL AND PLANT SPECIES OF COMMUNITY INTEREST IN NEED OF STRICT
PROTECTION
4. Annex V of the Directive: means Annex II of the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural
habitats and of wild fauna and flora. The Annex V provides ANIMAL AND PLANT SPECIES OF COMMUNITY INTEREST WHOSE TAKING
IN THE WILD AND EXPLOITATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MANAGEMENT MEASURES.
5. Priority species: means species which, according to COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/43/EEC, are endangered within the European territory of
the Member States to which the Treaty applies, except those species whose natural range is marginal in that territory and which are
not endangered or vulnerable in the western palearctic region7.
6. IUCN: means species' conservation status as assessed by the IUCN.
CR Critically Endangered The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.

EN Endangered The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VU Vulnerable The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely
NT Near Threatened
to do so in the future.
LC Least Concern There are no current identifiable risks to the species.
DD Data Deficient There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.
Lower Risk/conservation Species which were the focus of conservation programmes and may have moved into a higher risk
LR/cd
dependent category if that programme was discontinued.
Species which are close to being classified as Vulnerable but are not the subject of conservation
LR/nt Lower Risk/near threatened
programmes.
LR/lc Lower Risk/least concern Species for which there are no identifiable risks.
7. The abbreviation “n.a.” means not applicable.
7
The Palearctic region is one of the eight eco-zones dividing the Earth's surface. Physically, the Palearctic is the largest eco-zone. It includes
the terrestrial eco-regions of Europe, Asia north of the Himalaya foothills, northern Africa, and the northern and central parts of the Arabian
Peninsula.
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Common Annex Annex Annex Anne

CLASS/ORDER/FAMILY/Species Albanian name IUCN Comment
Name I II IV xV
INSECTA Insektet
COLEOPTERA Flatrafortët
BUBRESTIDAE
Goldstreifig
Buprestis splendens x x EN Present in flat – hilly sites
er
Capnodis tenebrionis L. - Kapnodi bronz Present in Agro biocenosis
Capnodis cariosa Pall. - Kapnodi errët Present in Agro biocenosis
CANTHARIDIDAE
Soldier Present in flat – hilly areas,
Cantharis fusca L. Trupbuta fuskë
beetle shrubs, forests
Soldier Trypbuta
Cantharis livida L. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle zakonshme
Common
Lampyris noctiluca L. Xixëllonja Present in flat – hilly sites
glow-worm
common
Trupbuta
Rhagonycha fulva Scopoli. red soldier Present in flat – hilly sites
zakonshme
beetle
CARABIDAE Karabidet
Ground Present in broadleved
Abax carinatus Druft. -
beetle forests
Bembidion varium Olivier Click Beetle - Present in all climatic sites
Brachynus crepitans L. - Bombarduesi Present in flat – hilly sites
Forest
Kalosoma VU(A Present in hilly-mountainous
Calosoma sycophanta L caterpillar
erëkeqe 1b) and forest areas
hunter
Karabusi VU(A Present in hilly-mountainous
Carabus coriaceus L. Click Beetle
Koracfortë 1b) sites
Huge Violet
Karabusi Present in hilly-mountainous
Carabus scabrosus Fabr. Ground
kokrizor sites
Beetle
Ground Present in hilly-mountainous
Carabus intricatus L. - LR/nt
beetle sites
Ground Present in aquatic sites,
Chlaenius spoliatus Rossi. -
beetle everywhere
Ground
Clivina fossor L. - Present in all climatic sites
beetle
Ground
Diachromus germanus L. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
Present in lakes, huge
Dytiscus latissimus L. - Ditiscidi latin x VU
reservoirs
Ground
Harpalus affinis Schik. - Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
Ground
Leistus ferugineus L. - Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
Ground Present in aquatic sites, all
Omophron limbatum F. -
beetle climatic sites
Ground Present in hilly-mountainous
Rhysodes sulcatus - x
beetle sites
Ground
Zabrus incrassatus Ger. Zabrusi Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
CERAMBYCIDAE
Antenagjati Vu Present in flat –
Aromia moschata L. Musk beetle
cerdo (A1b) mountainous sites
Great Present in flat –
Cerambyx cerdo L. x x VU
capricorn mountainous sites
Longhorn Lepturë
Leptura dubia Scop. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle ndryshueshmja
Longhorn Leptura
Leptura sanguinolata L. Present in coniferous forests
beetle gjakosur
Oberea linearis L. - - Present in flat – hilly sites
Purpuricenus budensis Götz. - Kuqaloshifundzi Present in flat – hilly sites
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Kuqaloshinjollëz VU
Purpuricenus kaehleri L. - Present in flat – hilly sites
ezë (A1b)
Longhorn
Rhagium inquisitor L. - Present in coniferous forests
beetle
Longhorn
Rhagium sycophanta Schr. - Present in flat – forest sites
beetle
Rosalia Present in hilly –
Rosalia alpina L. Rosalia x x VU
longicorn mountainous sites
Longhorn Strangalia
Strangalia quadrifasciata L. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle katërshiritja
Longhorn
Strangalia aurulenta Fab. - Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
Sb/Fam. CETONIINAE
Present in flat – hilly sites,
Cetonia aurata aurata L. Rose chafer Cetonia artë
shrub – forest lands
E bronza
Oxythyrea funesta Poda. - Present in flat – hilly sites
erërëndona
E bronza
Potosia metallica Hbst. - Present in flat – hilly sites
metalike
CHRYSOMELIDAE
Krisomela
Chrysomela violacea Mull. - Present in flat – hilly sites
vjollcë
Labidostomis humeralis Present in forests flat – hilly
- -
Shneid. sites
Lakna Present in flat areas with
Lachnain sexpunctata Seg. -
gjashtpikëshe sallows
Cereal leaf Ushunja Present in agro biocenosis;
Lema melanopus L.
beetle krahrorkuqe demages the cereals
CLERIDAE
Checkered Bletëngrënësi
Trichodes apiarius L. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetles zakonshëm
COCCINELLIDAE
Two-spot
ladybird; Tw
o-spotted
Adalia bipunctata L. 2-pikaloshja Present in flat – hilly areas
ladybug ; Tw
o-spotted
lady beetle
Coccinella septempunctata Seven-spot 7-pikëshja,
Present in all climatic areas
L. ladybird mollakuqja
ladybird Present in flat –
Epilachna argus Fabr. -
beetle mountanious areas
ladybird
Thea vigintiduopunctata L. 22-pikëshja Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
ELATERIDAE
Kërcyesi i
Agriotes lineatus L. Click beetle Present in Agro biocenosis
zakonshëm
Kërcyesi i
Agriotes obscures L. Click beetle Present in Agro biocenosis
murrmë
Clown Hister beetles are found
HISTERIDAE beetles or Hi throughout the world in
ster beetles various habitats
Hister(Atholus) bimaculatus Hister Trupangrënësi
Present in flat – hilly sites
L. beetle dynjollesh
Hister Trupangrënësi
Hister unicolor L. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle njëngjyrsh
MELOIDAE
Epicauta erythrocephala Blister Present i all climatic zones,
Kokëkuqja
Pall. Beetke parasite of locusts
Meloë rugosus Marsh. Oil beetle - Present in flat – hilly sites
Mylabris quadripunctata L. - Katërnjollëshi Present in flat – hilly sites
Mylabris crocata Pall. - - Present in flat –
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mountainous sites
MELYRIDAE
Malachius spinipensis Germ. - Present in flat – hilly sites
SILPHIDAE
Burying Trupangrënësi
Necrophorus mortuorum F. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle zakonshëm
Trupangrënës i
Silpha tristis Ill L. Present in flat – hilly sites
zi
Scarab
SCARABAEIDAE
beetles
Flatraforti
Amphicoma vulpes Pall. - Present in flat – hilly sites
leshtor
Summer Skarabidi
Amphimallon solstitiale L. Present in flat – hilly sites
chafer qershorit
Scarab
Anisoplia agricola Poda. Kryqtari Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
Scarab Anisopla e të
Anisoplia austriaca Hbst. Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle lashtave
Anisoplia tempestiva Scarab
- Present in hilly sites
Erichson. beetle
Anomala e
Anomala vitis Fabr. Vine chafer Present in flat – hilly sites
rrushit
Copris hispanus L. Dung beetle Kopri spanjoll Present in flat – hilly sites
True dung
Copris lunaris L. Kopri hënor Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
Blossom
Epicometis hirta Poda. feeder E shpupurisura Present in flat – hilly sites
scarab
Earth-boring
Geotrupesi i Present in hilly –
Geotrupes mutator Marsh. dung
ndryshueshëm mountaniuos sites
beetles
Earth-boring
Present in hilly –
Geotrupes spiniger Marsh. dung -
mountaniuos sites
beetles
Gymnopleurus geoffroyi Present in hilly –
Dung beetle -
Fuesol. mountaniuos sites
Scarabaeid
Hoplia graminicola F. - Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
Homaloplia marginata
- - Present in flat sites
Fuessly.
Melolontha Melolontha L. May bug Brumbulli I majit Present in Forest - hilly sites
Oniticellus fulvus Steph. - - Present in flat – hilly sites
Onthophagus nuchicornis L. Dung beetle -
mountaniuos sites
Onthophagus verticornis Present in hilly –
Dung beetle -
Laich. mountaniuos sites
Plehëngrënësi i
Pentodon idiota Hbst. - Present in flat – hilly sites
misrit
Phyllognathus excarvatus Present in flat – hilly sites,
- -
Forst. Forest lands
Garden Scarabidi
Phyllopertha horticolla L. Present in flat – hilly sites
chafer kopshteve
Rrënjëbrejtsi i
Rhizotrogus aesticus Olivier. - Present in flat sites
zakonshëm
Flatraforti me Present in flat – hilly sites,
Rhombonyx aurata Forst. -
reflekse Forest lands
Scarab Present in all climatic zones,
Scarabaeus affinis Brulle. -
beetle patsture lands
Present in all climatic zones,
Scarabaeus sacer L. Dung beetle Skarabidi shëjtë
patsture lands
Sisyphus schaefferi L. Dung beetle -
mountaniuos sites
Scarabaeid
Trichius fasciatus L. Dyllori Present in flat – hilly sites
beetle
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TENEBRIONIDAE
Tenebrio molitor Flour beetle Miellngënësi Present everywhere
HEMIPTERA
CIMICIDAE
Çimka e
Cimex lectularius L. Bed bug Present in buildings
shtëpisë
COREIDAE
Scentless
Rhopalus subrufus Gmell. -
plant bug
GERRIDAE
Present in aquatic
Water
Gerris paludum F. - environments; Present in
strider
flat – hilly areas
LYGAEIDAE
Present in graslands, hilly ,
Cymus claviculus Falle. Seedbug -
mountanious sites
Cymus melanocephalus Fi. - -
mountanious sites
Present in graslands, hilly,
Macroplax preyssleri Fieb. - -
mountanious sites
Nysius senecionis Schi. - -
mountanious sites
Trapezonotus ultrichi Fieb. - -
mountanious sites
Xanthochilus quadratus Present in hilly ,
-
Fabr. mountanious sites
MYRIDAE
Adelphocoris lineolatus Alfalfa plant Present in graslands, hilly ,
-
Goeze. bug mountanious sites
Present in shrup – forest
Calocoris affinis Herr. Grass bug -
lands
Cyphodema mendosum Present in graslands, hilly ,
- -
Mont. mountanious sites
Present in graslands, flat,
Cyphodema instabile Lucas. - -
hilly, mountanious sites
Deraeocoris ruber L. Mirid Bug -
mountanious sites
Deraeocoris serenus Present in graslands, flat,
- -
Doug&Sc. mountanious sites
Globiceps fulvicollis Reuter. - -
mountanious sites
Liocoris tripustulatus Fabr. Plant bug -
mountanious sites
Lygus rugulipennis Pop. -
sites
Orthops kalmi L. - -
mountanious sites
Orthocephalus ferrarii Reut. - -
mountanious sites
Orthocephalus saltator Present in graslands, hilly,
- -
Mul&rev. mountanious sites
Plagiognathus arbustorum Present in graslands, hilly,
- -
Fabr. mountanious sites
Plagiognathus fulvipennis Present in graslands, flat,
- -
Kirch. hilly sites
Polymerus unifasciatus Fabr. - -
mountainous sites
NABIDAE
Present in graslands, flat ,
Nabis pseudoferus Rem. Damsel bug -
hilly sites
NEPIDAE
Present in aquatic
Water stick
Nepa cinerea L. Akrepi ujor environments; Present in
insect
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NOTONECTIDAE
Present in aquatic
Backswimm
Notonecta maculate F. - environments; Present in
er insect
Present in aquatic
Notonecta glauca L. - - environments; Present in
flat areas
Present in aquatic, flat, hilly
Notonecta oblique Gall. - -
sites
PENTADOMIDAE
Aelia rostrata Bohem. - Found in Kulla e Lumës
Graphosoma lineatum L. Shield bug - Found in Kulla e Lumës
Piezodorus lituratus Fabr. Shield bug - Found in Kukes District
HYMENOPTERA
APIDAE
Western
Apis mellifera L. Bleta mjaltore - Present in all climatic zones
honey bee;
Buff-tailed
Present in flowering
bumblebee; LR
Bombus terrestris L. Bombusi tokës vegetation sites; present in
large earth (nt)
flat – mountainous sites
bumblebee
Apple Bombusi LR Present in forest – pastures
Bombus pomorum Panz.
Humble-bee pomorum (nt) ecosystems
Garden VU Present in forest – pastures
Bombus hortorum L.
bumblebee (A1b) ecosystems
Present in flowering
vegetation sites; Present in
Bombus argillaceus Scoip. Bumblebee
forest – pastures
ecosystems
FORMICIDAE
Present in flat –
European fo
Formica rufibarbis F. - mountainous sites,
rmicine ant
abandoned lands
Common
Present in flat – hilly sites,
Formica fusca L. black - -
abandoned lands
colored ant
Present in flat –
Formica fusca L. - - - mountainous sites,
abandoned lands
Common in all climatic
Formica lemoni Bond. - -
zones
Slavemaker Common in all climatic
Formica sanguinea Latr.
ant zones
Black Present in abandoned sites
Lasius niger F.
garden ant of all climatic zones
VESPIDAE
German
Gjermania e
Vespula germanica Fabr. yellow Present in all climatic zones
vogël
jacket
Violet
Xylocopa violacea L. carpenter Grerëza vjollcë Present in all climatic zones
bee
LEPIDOPTERA
ARCTIIDAE
Trashaluja VU(A
Chelis maculosa L. - Found in Korab, Ujanik
mollashumë 1b)
Tyria jacobaeae L. Cinnabar Trashaluqja VU(A
Found in Kulla e Lumës
moth përgjakur 1b)
COSSIDAE
Kosusi I
Cossus cossus L. Goat Moth “krimbit” të Found in Kulla e Lumës
kuq.
CTENUCHIDAE
Dysauxes ancilla L. - Vogëlushja e LR
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myshqeve (nt)
HESPERIIDAE
VU
Carcharodus flocciferus - Flociferja
(A1b)
Pirgusi I EN
Pyrgus armoricanus -
Oberturit (A1b)
Spialia phlomidis - Flomidja DD Found in Shistavec (Kukes)
LASCIOCAMPIDAE
Present in all climatic zones;
Malacosoma neustria L. Lackey moth Unazorja
couses damages
LYCAENIDAE
VU
Cupido minimus Fuessly. Small Blue Vogëlushja blu
(A1b)
Eastern
Everes decolorata (Cupido
Short-tailed E zbardhëllemja Found in Shistavec
decolorata)
Blue
Heodes virgaureae ( Scarce Flakëroshja e
Found in Shistavec
Lycaena virgaureae) L. Copper rrallë
Kaltëroshja e VU(A
Iolana iolas Ochs. Iolas Blue Found in Bicaj
madhe 1b)
Large Flakëroshja e VU(A
Lycaena dispar Haëorth. x x Found in Shistavec
Copper artë e madhe 1b)
Lesser Fiery
Lycaena thersamon Esper. Tersamonia Found in Kulla e Lumës
Copper
Palaeochrysophanus Purple-
Flakëroshja e VU Found in Korab Mountain,
hippothoe (Lycaena edged
vogël e lëpjetës (A1b) Shishtavec
hippothoe) L. Copper
Purple-
Palaeochrysophanus Flakëroshja e Found in Korab Mountain,
edged
hippothoe L. vogël e lëpjetës Shishtavec
Copper
Plebejus eumedon
Geranium Flatrakafejta e Found in Radomira,
(Eumedonia eumedon)
Argus kamaroshës Shistavec
Esper.
Polyommatus admetus
Anomalous Anomalja e
(Agrodiaetus admetus) Found in Shistavec
Blue madhe
Esper.
False Eros Flatrakaltra CR
Polyommatus eroides Friv. x x Found in Korab Mountain
Blue bordurëzezë (A1b)
Polyommatus semiargus Mazarine Kaltëroshja
(Cyaniris semiargus) Rott. Blue vjollcë e pyllit
Bishtakja e VU Found in Shistavec, Kulla e
Strymonidia Ë -album Kh. -
vidhit (A1b) Lumës
Bishtakja e
Strymon spini Den & Schiff. - Found in Shistavec
kulumrisë
Brown Bishtakja e VU Encountered in Korab
Thecla betulae L.
Hairstreak mështeknës (A1b) Mountain
Purple Bishtakja vjollcë VU
Thecla quercus L. Found Kulla e Lumës
Hairstreak e dushkut (A1b)
NOCTUIDAE
Flutura e
Scotia segetum Schiff. - Present in all agrobiocenosis
krimbit të misrit
NYMPHALIDAE
Small
Flutura e
Aglais urticae L. Tortoiseshel Founf in Shistavec
hithrave
l
Lesser
Apatura ilia [Denis and VU
Purple Apatura
Schiffermüller] (A1b)
Emperor
Aphantopus hyperantus L. Ringlet Hiperantia Found in Shistavec, Sllove
Arethusana arethusa False VU
Aretusa
D.&Sch. Grayling (A1b)
Boloria (Boloria) graeca Balkan Found in Korab Mountain,
Grekja
Staud. Fritillary Shistavec
Boloria pales Shepherd's Flutura e bariut Found in Korab Mountain
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Denis & Schiffermüller Fritillary

Marbled
Brenthis daphne Berg. Dafnja Found in Korab Mountain
Fritillary
Lesser
Flatramermerta Found in Radomire, Korab
Brenthis ino Rott. Marbled
e vogel Mountain
Fritillary
Weaver's
Fritillary or Flatravjollca e
Clossiana dia L. (Boloria dia) Found in Shistavec
Violet vogel
Fritillary
Coenonympha pamphilus L. Small Heath Pamfilia Encountered in Shistavec
Encountered in Shistavec,
Coenonympha tullia Mull. Large Hea Tulia
Korab Mountain
Cynthia cardui L. (Vanessa Painted Shtegtaria e
- Present in all climatic zones
cardui) Lady rrugëve
Scotch VU
Erebia aethiops Esper. Zijoshja etiops Found in Shishtavec
Argus (A1b)
Erebia ligea L. Arran Brown Zijoshja kafe Found in Shistavec, Koritnik
Woodland VU
Erebia medusa Den&Schif. Zijoshja e pyllit x Found in Korab Mountain
Ringlet (A1b)
Brassy Encountered in Shistavec,
Erebia ottomana H.- Sch. Otomanja
ringlet Korab Mountain
Fabriciana adippe High Brown Included in the Albanian Red
Adipja
Den.&Schif Fritillary List
Tree VU
Hipparchia statilinus Huf. Statilinia
Grayling (A1b)
Oriental
Hyponephele lupina Ulkonjeza e
Meadow Encountered in Shistavec
O.Costa. livadheve
Brown
European
Inachis io L. “Sypalloi” I dites Present in all climatic zones
Peacock
Queen of
Flatrargjenda e
Issoria lathonia L. Spain Encountered in Shistavec
vogel
Fritillary
Meadow E kafejta e
Maniola jurtina Esp. Present in all climatic zones
Brown livadheve
Marbled
Melanargia galathea L. Galatea Present in all climatic zones
White
Heath VU
Mellicta athalia Rott. Athalia
Fritillary (A1b)
Lesser
Melitaea trivia VU
Spotted Trivia
Denis & Schiffermüller (A1b)
Fritillary
VU
Minois dryas Scop. The Dryad Driada
(A1b)
Mourning VU
Nymphalis antiopa L. Zimbajtesja
Cloak (A1b)
Blackleg
Tortoiseshel
Shumengjyreshj VU
Nymphalis polychloros L. l; Large Encountered in Bicaj
a (A1b)
Tortoiseshel
l
Scarce
Nymphalis xanthomelas VU
Tortoiseshel Kembeverdha
(Denis & Schiffermüller) (A1b)
l
Comma;
Polygonia C-album L. C-bardha Present in all climatic zones
angle wings
PAPILIONIDAE
Scarce Flatrabishtori
Iphiclides podalirius Scop. Present in all climatic zones
Swallowtail podalir
Mountain
Parnassius apollo L. Apollonja x VU
Apollo
Clouded
Parnassius mnemosyne L. Mnemozinja x VU
Apollo
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Old World Flatrabishtori

Papilio machaon L. Present in all climatic zones
Swallowtail makaon
Eastern VU
Zerynthia cerisyi Godart. Cerisja
Festoon (A1b)
PIERIDAE Bardhoshet
Black-veined Bardhoshja e
Aporia crataegi L. Present in all climatic zones
White murizes
Dark
Clouded
Yellow Verdhoshja
Colias croceus Geoffroy. Present in all climatic zones
Common krocea
Clouded
Yellow
Eastern
Verdhoshja Present in Grame-Kumbull
Euchloe penia Frey. Greenish
vogel area (Korab)
Black Tip
Common Limonja e
Gonepteryx rhamni L. Present in all climatic zones
Brimstone barbletes
Flutura e
Leptidea sinapis L. Wood White Present in all climatic zones
mustardes
Large
White;
Pieris brassicae L. Flutura e lakres Present in all climatic zones
Cabbage
Butterfly
Small White;
Small Flutura e vogël
Pieris rapae Present in all climatic zones
Cabbage e lakres
White
SPHINGIDAE
Narrow-
bordered Sfingidi
Hemaris tityus L. VU
Bee Hawk- barzgjebes
moth
ZYGAENIDAE
Cistus
Adscita geryon Hübner. -
Forester
Green Found in Rrafshi i Korabit
Adscita statices L. -
Forester area
Zigena
Zygaena carniolica Scop. - Present in all climatic zones
esparcetes
Narrow-
Bordered Found in Rrafshi i Korabit
Zygaena lonicerae Sch. Zigena lonicere
Five-Spot area
Burnet
Slender Zigena e VU
Zygaena loti L.
Burnet mijefletyeses (A1b)
ODONATA
CALOPTERYGIDAE
Banded Plivesa me Present in aquatic areas ,
Calopteryx splendes Harris.
Demoiselle shirita grasslands
Beautiful Present in aquatic sites, flat
Calopteryx virgo L. Pilivesa e bukur -
Demoiselle – hilly sites
Pilivesa e vogël
Ceriagrion tenellum De Small Red LR
e kuqe
Villers. Damselfly (nt)
Ornate Kaltëroshja e LR Present in aquatic sites;
Coenagrion ornatum Selys. x
Bluet vogël (nt) Encountered in Bicaj
Broad- Present in aquatic sites of
Libellula depressa L. Abdomengjëra -
bodied flat – hilly areas
Emerald Pilivesa - ngjyrë Present in aquatic sites of
Lestes sponsa Hanseman.
Damselfly smeraldi flat – hilly areas
Lindenia tetraphylla The Present in aquatic sites of
- x x
Vander- Linden. Bladetail flat – hilly areas
Sympetrum sanguineum Ruddy Peliveza e kuqe Present close and in the
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Müller. Darter aquatic sites, flat – hilly

sites
ORTHOPTERA
Egyptian
Anacridium aegyptium L. Present in flat – hilly areas
Locust
Gryllus campestris L. Field cricket Present in all climatic zones
Sickle-
Phaneroptera falcate Scop. bearing - -
Bush Cricket
Great Green Antenagjati Present in humid
Tettigonia viridissima L. -
Bush-Cricket gjelberosh grasslands; flat-hilly sites
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VERTEBRATES
This is a list of the vertebrate species recorded in Korab – Koritnik Natural Park. The species listed in
this Annex are indicated by:
 the name of the species or subspecies, or
 all the species belonging to a higher taxon or to a designated part of that taxon;
The abbreviation ‘sp.’ after the name of a family or genus designates all the species belonging to that
family or genus.
1. Mammals: There are 42 mammal species in Korab – Koritnik Natural Park of which none is
critically endangered, none is endangered, 3 are near-threatened, 8 are of Least concern, 2 are
LC/nt (lower risk/near threatened ) and 23 are LR/lc (Lower Risk/ least concern) according IUCN
categorisation.
2. Birds: The avifauna of Korab - Koritnik Natural Park includes a total of 135 species, of which130
are classified as least concern, 2 are classified as near threatened species and2speciesis are
classified as endangered according IUCN classification.
3. Reptiles: There are 20 reptile species encounterd within the Natural Park area, of which 11
species are included in Annex IV of EU Habitat Directive and 2 species are included in both
Annexes II and IV of the EU Habitat Directive; according the IUCN classification the reptile
species are classified as near threatened (1 species), lower risk/near threatened (1 species) and
least concern (14 species).
4. Amphibians: The Natyural Park area hosts a total of 11 species, of which 4 amphibian species
are included Annex IV of EU Habitat Directive and 1 species is included in both Annexes II and IV
of the EU Habitat Directive; according IUCN classification all amphibian species encounterd
within the park area are classified as LC.
5. Fishes: The fish species of the area are represented by species found in Drini River. There are
found 17 fish species in the River, of which 4 species are included in the Annex II of EU Habitat
Directive; Accordind the IUCN classification 3 species are critically endangered, 3 are classifiesd
as vulnerable, 1 DD, 6 species are included in “least concern” category and there is inadequate
information to make an assessment of the risks for 1 species.
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IUCN Comment
Species Name common name I II IV V
FISHES
ACIPENSERIFORMES
Acipenseridae
Priority species. Fishing is
Adriatic Blini i Drinit
Acipenser naccarii x CR prohibited, Regulation 1.
sturgeon Blini i Adriatikut
Present in Drini River
Priority species Fishing is
European sea Blini i Evropes
Acipenser sturio x CR prohibited (article 37 Law
sturgeon Perendimore
64/2012 “On Fisheries”)
ANGUILLIFORMES
Anguillidae
As Implementation of
CITES and in accordance
with EC Regulation
Anguilla anguilla European eel Ngjala CR 338/97, import or export
of eel in the EU is banned.
Management plan is
missing in Albania.
CLUPEIFORMES
Clupeidae
Alosa falax Twait shad Kubla LC Present in Drini River
Alosa sp. Shad Kubla x x Present in Drini River
CYPRINIFORMES
Balitoridae
Barbatula zetensis Tufeza LC Present in Drini River
Copitidae
Mrena e eger e
Cobitis ohridana Ohrid loach LC Present in Drini River
Ohrit
Prespa spined Mrena e eger e
Cobitis meridionalis VU Present in Drini River
loach Prespe
Cyprinidae
Krapi i
Cyprinis carpio Common carp VU Present in Drini River
zakonshem
Chondrostoma Skobusi i
VU Present in Drini River
prespense Prespes
Small minnow Grunci i vogel;
Pelasgus minutus DD Present in Drini River
Grunci i Ohrit
PERCIFORMES
Percidae
Sharmaku i
egër, sharmaku
heshtor,
Sander lucioperca Pike-perch LC Present in Drini River
sharmaku i
argjendë
SALMONIFORMES
Salmonidae
Alburnus alborella Gjuca LC Present in Drini River
Carassius gibelio Prussian carp Karasi prusian Present in Drini River
Balkan brook
Salmo farioides trout; Drini Trofta e Drinit Present in Drini River
Trout
Trofta e
Salmo marmoratus Marble trout x LC Present in Drini River
mermerte
Trofta e artë,
trofta e
Salvelinus fontinalis brook trout përrenjve, Present in Drini River
trofta e artë e
përrenjve
AMPHIBIA n.a.
CAUDATA
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Salamandridae
Salamandra Fire E bukura e LC

salamandra salamander dheut
Tritoni i madh,
Great Crested
Triturus cristatus tritoni me x x LC
Newt
kreshtë
Common Tritoni i
Triturus vulgaris LC
newt rëndomtë
ANURA
Bufonidae
Thithlopa,
Bufo bufo Common Toad LC
bllaçkëlopa
Zhaba, zhaba e
Bufo viridis Green Toad x LC
gjelbër
Discoglossidae
Yellow-Bellied Bretkoca
Bombina variegata LC
Toad barkverdhë
Hylidae
Common tree Bretkoca e
Hyla arborea x LC
frog pemëve
Ranidae
Bretkoca e
Pelophylax zakonshme,
kurtmuelleri (Rana Balkan Frog bretkoca LC
balcanica) balkanike,
çaperkosa
Bretkoca e
zhdërvjedhtë,
bretkoca
Rana dalmatina Agile Frog x LC
dalmatine,
bretkoca
kërcimtare
Bretkoca greke,
Greek Stream
Rana graeca bretkoca e x LC
Frog
përrenjve
Bretkoca e
European kuqrremtë,
Rana temporaria LC
common frog bretloca e
maleve
REPTILES n.a.
CHELONIA
(TESTUDINES)
Emydidae
Breshkujca,
European breshkujësja,
Emys orbicularis x x LR/nt
Pond Terrapin breshkujca
europiane
Testudinidae
Breshka e
Herman's zakonshme,
Testudo hermanni x x NT
Tortoise Breshka e
Hermanit
SAURIA
Anguidae
Kakëzogëza,
Anguis fragilis Slow-worm
kakroga
Lacertidae
Hardhuca e
Algyroides Blue-throated
shkëmbinjve, x LC
nigropunctatus Keeled Lizard
hardhuca
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pikazezë
Zhapiku i
Lacerta agilis Sand Lizard shpejtë x LC
Balkan Green Zhapiku me tri

Lacerta trilineata x LC
Lizard vija
Zhapiu i gjelbër,
European
Lacerta viridis zhapiku i x LC
Green Lizard
gjelbër, çapini
Zhapiku
këlyshlindës,
Viviparous hardhuca
Lacerta vivipara x LC
lizard këlyshlindëse,
Zhapiku vivipar
Hardhuca e
mureve,
Common Wall
Podarcis muralis hardhja, x LC
Lizard
hardha,
hardhela
Hardhuca e
barit, hardhuca
Balkan Wall
Podarcis tauricus ballkanike e LC
lizard
mureve
OPHIDIA (SERPENTES)
Colubridae
Shigjeta e gjatë,
Caspian Whip astriti, biskari,
Coluber caspius x
Snake shigjetulla,
gjetulla, beri
Coluber (Hierophis) Balkan Whip Shigjeta e
LC
gemonensis Snake shkurtër
Coluber najadum Shigjeta e hollë
Coronella austriaca Smooth Snake Gjarpri i butë x
Aesculapian Bolla e
Elaphe longissima x LC
Snake shtëpisë, breva
Gjarpri i barit,
Natrix natrix Grass snake bollujca, LC
bollujësa
Gjarpri i ujit,
gjarpri i ujit i
vogël, bollujca
Natrix tessellata Dice Snake e vogël, LC
bollujësa
e vogël, bolla e
ujit, shkerpini
Viperidae
Nëpërka,
nëpërka me bri,
Nose-horned
Vipera ammodytes rrëshaja, buçi, x LC
Viper
sheliga, shlliga,
laruka, nepka
Nëpërka e
European malit, nëpërka
Vipera berus LC
Adder me njolla e
malit
Nëpërka e
vogël e malit,
Meadow
nëpërka e malit
Vipera ursinii Viper, x VU
me zigzake,
Ursini's viper
nëpërka
e Ursinit
BIRDS
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APODIFORMES
Apodidae
Apus apus Swift Dejka LC
Dejka
Apus melba Alpine Swift LC
gjoksbardhe
CAPRIMULGIFORMES
Caprimulgidae
Caprimulgus
Nightjar x LC
europaeus
CORACIIFORMES
Alcedinidae
Alcedo athis Kingfisher Bilbili i ujit x LC
Meropidae
(European)
Merops apiaster Grilla LC
Bee-eater
Upupidae
Upupa epops Hoopoe Pupeza LC
COLUMBIFORMES
Columbidae
Pëllumbi i egër i
Columba livia Rock Dove LC
shkëmbit
Columba oenas Stock Dove Pëllumbi i egër LC
Common
Columba palumbus Guhaku LC
Wood Pigeon
(Eurasian)
Streptopelia decaocto Kumria LC
Collared Dove
Streptopelia turtur Turtle Dove Turtulli LC
Cuculidae
Cuculus canorus Cuckoo Qyqja LC
FALCONIFORMES.
Accipitridae
Accipiter gentilis Gosshawk Gjaraqina x LC
Gjeraqina e
Accipiter nisus Sparrowhawk x LC
shkurtër
Levant Gjeraqina
Accipiter brevipes x LC
Sparrowhawk këmbëshkurtër
Lesser Shqiponja e
Aquila pomarina x LC
Spotted Eagle vogël e rosave
Shqiponja e
Aquila chrysaetos Golden Eagle LC
maleve
Common
Buteo buteo Huta LC
Buzzard
Long-legged Huta
Buteo rufinus x LC
Buzzard bishtbardhë
Shqiponja
Short-toed
Circaetus gallicus gjarpërngrënës x LC
Eagle
e
Griffon
Gyps fulvus Shkaba x LC
Vulture
Hieraaetus (Aquila) Shqiponja
Booted Eagle x LC
penatus bishtvizuar
Hieraaetus (Aquila) Shqiponja e
Bonelli's Eagle x LC
fasciatus vogël
Neophron Egyptian
Kali i qyqes x EN
percnopterus Vulture
Honey Huta Migrant species. Present in
Pernis apivorus x LC
Buzzard grenxangrënëse summer.
Falconidae
(Eurasian) Skifteri
Falco tinnunculus LC
Kestrel kthetrazi
(Eurasian) Skifteri i
Falco subbuteo LC
Hobby drurëve
Skifteri i
Falco biarmicus Lanner Falcon x LC
Mesdheut
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Skifteri i
Falco cherrug Saker Falcon x EN
gjuetisë
Peregrine
Falco peregrinus Krahëthati x LC
Falcon
GALLIFORMES
Phasianidae
Alectoris graeca Patridge Thëllëza e malit x NT
Thëllëza e
Perdix perdix Grey Partridge x LC
fushës
Tetraonidae
Bonasa bonasia Hazel Grouse Pula me cafkë x LC
(Eurasian)
Tetrao urogallus Gjeli i egër x LC
Capercaillie
PASSERIFORMES
Aegithalidae
Trishtili
Aegithalos caudatus Long-tailed Tit bishtgjatë LC
kokëbardhë
Alaudidae
(Eurasian)
Alauda arvensis Lauresha LC
Skylark
Lauresha me
Eremophila alpestris Horned Lark LC
brirë
Galerida cristata Crested Lark Dervishi LC
Lullula arborea Woodlark Drenja x LC
Certhiidae
Certhia familiaris Treecreeper Piku rrotullues LC
Short-toed Rrotulluesi
Certia brachydactyla LC
Treecreeper gishtshkurtër
Cinclidae
Cinclus cinclus Dipper Mëllenjë uji LC
Corvidae
Korbi
Corvus frugilegus Rook LC
sqepbardhë
Corvus corone cornix Hooded Crow Sorra
Corvus corax Raven Korbi LC
Garrulus glandarius Jay Grifsha LC
Nucifraga
Nutcracker Bocethyesi LC
cariocatactes
Pica pica Magpie Laraska LC
Pyrrhocorax graculus Alpine Cough Korbi sqepkuq LC
Emberizidae
Yellowhamme Cerla
Emberiza citrinella LC
r verdhoshe
Cerla
Emberiza cirlus Cirl Bunting LC
gushëgjelbër
Emberiza cia Rock Bunting Cerla e malit LC
Ortolan
Emberiza hortulana Cerla e kopshtit x LC
Bunting
Emberiza Black-headed
Cerla kokëzezë LC
melanocephala Bunting
Cerla e
Miliaria calandra Corn Bunting LC
zakonshme
Fringillidae
Carduelis chloris Greenfinch Verduni LC
Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch Gardelina LC
Carduelis spinus Siskin Cirla dimërake LC
Carduelis cannabina Linnet Kërpngrënësi LC
Coccothraustes
Hawfinch Sqeptrashi LC
coccothraustes
Avdosa,
Fringilla coelebs Chaffinch LC
Zboraksi
Fringilla
Brambling Zboraksi i malit LC
montifringilla
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Common
Loxia curvirostra Sqepkryqi LC
Crossbil
(Eurasian) Kuqalashi
Pyrrhula pyrrhula LC
Bullfinch cafkëzezë
(European) Zog bari
Serinus serinus LC
Serin sqepshkurtër
Hirundinidae
Dallëndyshja
Delichon urbica House Martin LC
bisht bardhë
Dallëndyshja
Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow LC
bishtgërshërë
Red-rumped Dallëndyshja
Hirundo daurica LC
Swallow kërbisht kuqe
Ptyonoprogne (Eurasian) Dallëndyshja e
LC
rupestris Crag Martin gurëve
Dallëndyshja e
Riparia riparia Sand Martin LC
lumit
Laniidae
Red-backed Larashi
Lanius collurio x LC
Shrike kurrizkuq
Woodchat Larashi
Lanius senator LC
Shrike kokëkuq
Motacillidae
Anthus trivialis Tree Pipit Drenja e pyllit LC
Anthus pratensis Meadow Pipit Drenja e luadhit LC
Anthus spinoletta Water Pipit Drenja e malit LC
Bishtatundësi i
Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail LC
malit
Bishtatundësi i
Motacilla alba Pied Wagtail LC
bardhë
Muscicapidae
(European)
Erithacus rubecula Gushëkuqi LC
Robin
Ficedula Semi-collared Mizakapësi
x NT
semitorquata Flycatcher krahëvizuar
Collared Mizakapësi
Ficedula albicollis x LC
Flycatcher qafëbardhë
(European)
Ficedula hypoleuca Pied Mizakapësi i zi LC
Flycatcher
Luscinia (Common)
Bilbili LC
megarhynchos Nightingale
Spotted Mizakapësi i
Muscicapa striata LC
Flycatcher përhimë
Bishtbardha e
Oenanthe oenanthe Wheatear LC
gurit
Black-eared Bishtbardha e
Oenanthe hispanica LC
Wheatear gurit
Bishtkuqi
Phoenicurus ochruros Black Redstart LC
zeshkan
Phoenicurus (Common) Bishtkuqi i
LC
phoenicurus Redstart mureve
Saxicola rubetra Whinchat Ceku kokëzi LC
Oriolidae
Oriolus oriolus Golden Oriole Bengu LC
Paridae
Trishtili i vogël i
Parus palustris Marsh Tit LC
murrmë
Trishtili me
Parus cristatus Crested Tit LC
cafkë
Parus ater Coal Tit Trishtili i zi LC
Parus caeruleus Blue Tit Trishtili i kaltër LC
Parus major Great Tit Trishtili i madh LC
Passeridae
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House Harabeli i
Passer domesticus LC
Sparrow shtëpisë
Harabeli i
Passer montanus Field Sparrow LC
fushës
Harabeli i
Petronia petronia Rock Sparrow LC
gurëve
Prunellidae
Dredhuesi
Prunella modularis Dunnock LC
gushëpërhimë
Apine Dredhuesi i
Prunella collaris LC
Accentor Alpeve
Regulidae
Regulus regulus Goldcrest Mbretthi LC
Mbretthi vetull
Regulus ignicapillus Firecrest LC
bardhë
Sittidae
European Zvarritësi i
Sitta europaea LC
Nuthatch drurëve
Rock Zvarritësi i
Sitta neumayer LC
Nuthatch shkrepave
Sylviidae
Bonelli's Fishkëllyesi
Phylloscopus bonelli LC
Warbler gushëbardhë
Wood Fishkëllyesi i
Phylloscopus sibilatrix LC
Warbler madh
Fishkëllyesi i
Phylloscopus collybita Chiffchaff LC
vogël
Phylloscopus Willow Fishkëllyesi
LC
trochilus Warbler gushëverdhë
(Eurasian)
Sylvia atricapilla Bilbilthi kokëzi LC
Blackcap
Common Bilbilthi i
Sylvia communis LC
Whitethroat përhimë
Sardinian Bilbilthi kokëzi
Sylvia melanocephala x LC
Warbler gushëbardhë
Subalpine Bilbilthi
Sylvia cantillans LC
Warbler gushëkuq
Sturnidae
Sturnus vulgaris Starling Cerloi, Gargulli LC
Tichodromidae
Zvarritësi
Tichodroma muraria Wallcreeper LC
krahëkuq
Troglodytidae
Troglodytes
Wren Cinxamiu x LC
troglodytes
Turdidae
Turdus merula Balck Bird Mëllenja LC
Tusha e madhe
Turdus pilaris Fieldfare LC
e fushës
Tusha
Turdus philomelos Song Thrush LC
këngëtare
Tusha
Turdus iliacus Redwing LC
vetullbardhë
Turdus viscivorus Mistle Thrush Tusha e malit LC
Tusha
Monticola saxatilis Rock Thrush LC
bishtkuqe
Blue Rock
Monticola solitarius Tusha blu LC
Thrush
PICIFORMES
Picidae
Black
Dryocopus martius Qukapiku i zi LC
Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major Great Spotted Qukapiku x LC
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Wodpecker larosh i madh

Qukapiku i
Syrian
Dendrocopos syriacus zakonshëm x LC
Woodpecker
larosh
Middle
Qukapiku
Dendrocopos medius Spotted x LC
larosh i mesëm
Woodpecker
Qukapiku
Dendrocopos White-backed
larosh kurriz x LC
leucotos Woodpecker
bardhë
Lesser
Qukapiku
Dendrocopos minor Spotted LC
larosh i vogël
Woodpecker
(Eurasian)
Jynx torquilla Kokëdredhësi LC
Wryneck
Green Qukapiku i
Picus viridis LC
Woodpecker gjelbër
STRIGIFORMES
Strigidae
Long-eared
Asio otus Bufi veshëgjatë LC
Owl
Athene noctua Little Owl Kukuvajka LC
Bubo bubo Eagle Owl Bufi x LC
Otus scops Scops Owl Gjoni LC
Kukuvajka e
Strix aluco Tawny Owl LC
pyjeve
Tytonidae
Kukuvajka
Tyto alba Barn Owl LC
mjekëroshe
MAMMALS n.a.
ARTIODACTYLA
Bovidae
Rupicapra rupicapra Chamois Dhia e eger x LR/lc
Cervidae
Kaprolli,
Capreolus capreolus Roe Deer LR/lc
Sorkadhja
Suidae
Sus scrofa Wild Boar Derri i eger LR/lc
CARNIVORA
Canidae
Canis lupus Gray Wolf Ujku x x x LC
Canis aureus Golden Jackal Cakalli x LC
Vulpes vulpes Red Fox Dhelpra LC
Felidae
Felis silvestris Wildcat Macja e eger x LC
Rreqebulli i
Lynx lynx Eurasian Lynx x x NT
Euroazise
Mustelidae
European
Lutra lutra Lunderza x x NT
Otter
Shqarrthi,
Martes foina Beech Marten kunadhja LR/lc
gushëbardhë
Zardafi,
kunadhja
Martes martes Pine Marten x LR/lc
gushëverdhë,
kuna, kuni
Eurasian Baldosa,
Meles meles LR/lc
Badger Vjedulla
Nuselala,
bishtafurka,
Mustela nivalis Least Weasel LR/lc
bukla,
furrëbubëza,
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larakuqja,
nusebukura,
nusëza,
nusmera,
nusmira
European
Mustela putorius Qelbësi, qelbza x LR/lc
Polecat
Ursidae
Ursus arctos Brown Bear Ariu i murrme x x LR/lc
CHIROPTERA
Miniopterinae
Schreiber's
Miniopterus Lakuriqi i natës
long-fingered LC
schreibersii i Shraibersit
bat
Rhinolophidae
Lakuriqnate
Blasius's
Rhinolophus blasii hundepatkua i x NT
horseshoe bat
Blasit
Rhinolophus Greater Lakuriqi i madh
x
ferrumequinum horseshoe bat hundëpatkua
Lakuriqnate
Rhinolophus Lesser
hundepatkua i x LC
hipposideros horseshoe bat
vogel
Vespertilionidae
Lakuriqi i natës
Eptesicus serotinus Serotine bat LR/lc
serotinë
Lakuriqi i natës
Myotis nattereri
i Natererit
Lakuriqi i natës
Nyctalus leisleri Lesser Noctule LR/nt
i Leislerit
Common Lakuriqi i nates
Nyctalus noctula LR/lc
Noctule Noktule
Lakuriqi i natës
austriak,
Grey long-
Plecotus austriacus lakuriqi i natës LR/lc
eared bat
veshgjatë i hirtë
LR/lc
Nathusius' Pipistreli i
Pipistrellus nathusii
Pipistrelle Natusit
Pipistrellus Common Pipistreli i LC

pipistrellus Pipistrelle zakonshëm
ERINACEOMORPHA
Erinaceidae
Erinaceus concolor Southern
White- LR/lc
Iriqi
(Erinaceus breasted
rumanicus) Hedgehog
LAGOMORPHA
Laporidae
Lepus europaeus European LR/lc

Lepuri i murmë
Hare
RODENTIA
Cricetidae
Microtus spp Voles Miu
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Clethrionomys LR/lc
Bank Vole Miu i arave
glareolus
Gliridae
Edible Gjeri, geri, giri,
Glis glis dormouse or f gjumashi i
at dormouse majmë i pyllit
Hazel
Muscardinus dormouse or c Gjumashi i LR/nt
x
avellanarius ommon lajthisë
dormouse
Muridae
Miu
Yellow-necked LR/lc
Apodemus flavicollis gushëverdhë,
Mouse
bokrra
Miu bishtgjatë i LC
Apodemus sylvaticus Wood mouse
pyllit
Apodemus Broad- LR/lc
mystacinus toothed Field Miu i shkembit
(Apodemus epimelas) Mouse
Sciuridae
Sciurus vulgaris Red squirrel Ketri

SORICOMORPHA
Soricidae
Hundgjati
Crocidura leucodon Bicolored LR/lc
dhembebardhe
Shrew
i livadheve
Crocidura Lesser White- Hundgjati
LR/lc
suaveolens toothed dhembebardhe
Shrew i kopshteve
Hundgjati
Neomys anomalus Southern LR/lc
dhembekuq i Korab-Koritnik
Water Shrew
Miler-it
Talpidae
Talpa caeca Mediterranea LR/lc

Urithi i verber
n Mole
Urithi i verber i
Talpa stankovici Stankovic's LR/lc
Ballkanit; Urithi
Mole
i Stankovicit
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List of plants for Korab-Koritnik Natural Park
Albania has a rich flora with about 3,250 native vascular plant species distributed in 165 families and 910
genera. In other words, Albania holds 30% of the 11,600 species in Europe.
Compared to the surface, the flora in Albania is rich in species. About 800 species (22% of the total flora)
are also reported in the peninsula Balkan flora giving the Albanian strong Balkan connotation. Of these,
about 400 species (14% of the total flora) are endemic to the Balkans.
Whithin the Balkan endemic group, the subendemic species, or the species in common between Albania
and Greece or Albania and the FYROM, or Albania and Montenegro, form an important category with
approximately 180 entities (Dalipi et al., 1997).
This is a list of species recorded in Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area
Interpretation
1. Annex II: means Annex II of the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild
fauna and flora. The Annex II provides the list of ANIMAL AND PLANT SPECIES OF COMMUNITY INTEREST WHOSE CONSERVATION
REQUIRES THE DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION
2. IUCN: means species' conservation status as assessed by the IUCN.
Ex Extinct The species is extinct in the wild.

CR Critically Endangered The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
EN Endangered The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VU Vulnerable The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely
NT Near Threatened
to do so in the future.
LC Least Concern There are no current identifiable risks to the species.
DD Data Deficient There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.
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Habitats
FAMILY/Species Common Name Albanian Name Directive IUCN Comment
Annexes
Acanthaceae
Acanthus spinosus Spiny Bear's Breech Dashtër gjembore - -
Aceraceae
Acer campestre Field maple Krekë, krekëz - -
Adoxaceae
Adoxa moschatellina Town Hall Clock Adokse e myshkut - -
Sambucus ebulus Dwarf Elder Qingël - -
Sambucus nigra Blue Elder Shtog i zi, shtog II/IV EN
Sambucus racemosa Red-Berried Elder Shtog i kuq - -
Viburnum lantana Wayfaring Tree Butinë e butë - -
Viburnum opulus Water Elder Butinë e kuqe - -
Amaranthaceae
Amaranthus albus White Pigweed Nenë e bardhë - -
Amaranthus blitoides Mat Amaranth Nenë blitoid - -
Amaranthus blitum Least Amaranth Nenë e shndritshme - -
Amaranthus hybridus Purple amaranth Nenë hibride - -
Nenë ngjyrëgjaku
Amaranthus cruentus Spreading Amaranth - -
Amaranthus deflexus Largefruit Amaranth Nenë e përkulur - -
Amaranthus graecizans Tumbleweed Nenë grecizane - -
Amaranthus retroflexus Redroot Pigweed Nenë e spërveshur - -
Amaryllidaceae
Allium amethystinum Amethystine Onion Qepë vjollcë-blu - LC
Allium carinatum Keeled Garlic Qepë e karenuar - LC
Allium flavum Yellow Onion Qepë e verdhë - LC
Allium hirtovaginatum Muscat Onion Qepë moskat - -
Allium paniculatum Mediterranean Onion Qepë melthore - LC
Allium sphaerocephalon Round Headed Leek Qepë kokërruzullore - LC
Allium strictum Fragrant Onion Qepë e pëpiktë - -
Allium vineale Wild Onion Qepë e vreshtave - LC
Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop Boçeborë II/IV NT
Narcissus poeticus Poet's Narcissus Narciz poetik - DD
Narcissus pseudonarcissus Trumpet Narcissus Narciz i rremë II/IV LC
Sternbergia lutea Yellow Star Flower Sternbergie e verdhë - LC
Anacardiaceae
Cotinus coggygria Young Fustic Cemërdell - -
Rhus coriaria Tanner's Sumach Shqemë - -
Apiaceae
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder Egopodë - -
Ammi majus Bishop's Flower Ami e madhe - -
Ammi visnaga Toothpick Plant Ami visnaga - -
Angelica sylvestris Woodland Angelica Angjelikë e pyllit - -
Anthriscus caucalis Bur Chervil Sterpujë si kaukalis - -
Anthriscus cerefolium Garden Chervil Sterpujë gjethebrirë - -
Anthriscus fumarioides Fumitory Like Chervil Sterpujë fumarie - -
Anthriscus nemorosa Wood chervil Sterpujë pyjesh - -
Anthriscus sylvestris Wild Chervil Antriskus i pyllit - -
Apium graveolens Wild Celery Selin - LC
Selin me lule ndër
Apium nodiflorum Water Parsnip - LC
nyje
Astrantia major Great Masterwort Astrante e madhe - -
Athamanta cretensis Athamanta Atamantë e Kretës - -
Atamantë e
Athamantha macedonica Macedonian Candy Carrot - VU
Maqedonisë
Portenschlagiella Portenshlagë me
Lucania Cicely - -
ramosissima shumë degë
Athamanta turbith Candy Carrot Atamantë turbith - -
Athamanta vestina Vestina Valley’s Athamanta Atamantë e luginës - -
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Vestina
Bupleurum falcatum Sickle Leaved Hare's Ear Bupleur kosërak - -
Bupleur
Bupleurum odontites Narrowleaf thorow wax - -
gjethengushtë
Bupleur shumë e
Bupleurum praealtum Rushy Hare’s-Ear - -
lartë
Bupleur me gjethe të
Bupleurum rotundifolium Thorow Wax - -
rrumbullakëta
Cachrys ferulacea Common basilisk Kakris si ferulë - -
Carum carvi Caraway Karabotit karvi - -
Carum heldreichii Kummel rock Karabotit i Heldraihit
Karabotit me shumë
Carum multiflorum Kummel of Greece - -
lule
Caucalis platycarpos Small Bur Parsley Hermuth frytgjerë - -
Chaerophyllum aromaticum Broad Leaved Chervil Stërpujë e merme - -
Chaerophyllum aureum Golden Chervil Stërpujë e praruar - -
Chaerophyllum hirsutum Hairy Chervil Stërpujë e kreshpët - -
Chaerophyllum nodosum Sweet Cicely Stërpujë me nyje
Vratik me gjethe
Cnidium silaifolium Woods carawayleaves - -
silaje
Conium maculatum Cigue Kukutë e njollosur - -
Daucus carota Wild Carrot - LC
Dichoropetalum schottii Schot’s Hog’s Fennel
Gjembardhë ngjyrë
Eryngium amethystinum Amethyst Eryngo - -
ametisti
Eryngium campestre Sea Holly Gjembardhë fushash - -
Eryngium creticum Small Headed Blue Eryngo Gjembardhë e Kretës - -
Ferulago campestris Fennel Ferula Ferulagë fushash - -
Ferulago sylvatica Giant Fennel Ferulagë pyjesh - -
Geocaryum cynapioides Globular Earth-Chestnut Qinap si kukutë
Karabotit me shumë
Hellenocarum multiflorum Multiflorous Caraway
lule
Heracleum sphondylium Common Hogwee Herakle rrotulle - -
Laser trilobum Laser Lazer me tre vriguj - -
Laserpitium krapfii Krapfii ‘s laser-wort Lazerpicë e Krapafit - -
Mountain laser-wort,
Laserpitium siler Lazerpicë siler - -
sermountain
Levisticum officinale Lovage Levistik mjekësor - -
Ligusticum lucidum Alpine Lovage Vratik i ndritshëm - -
Meum athamanticum Spignel Kaptinbardhë - -
Myrrhis odorata Sweet Cicely Mirre e mermë - -
Luledhri
Oenanthe pimpinelloides Corky Fruited Water Dropwort - -
netërzngjashme
Narrow Leaved Water
Oenanthe silaifolia Luledhri gjethesilaje - -
Dropwort
Opoponax chironium Hercules All Heal Opopanake e Kironit - -
Orlaya daucoides Unknown Carrot Orlajë si karrotë - -
Orlaya daucorlaya Balkan Cocklebur Orlajë daukorlajë - -
Orlaya grandiflora Large-flowerd bur parsley Orlajë lulemadhe - -
Pastinaca sativa Wild Parsnip Pastinakë e kultivuar - -
Peucedanum austriacum Austrian hog’s fennel Selin i Austrisë - -
Peucedanum cervaria Hart’s fennel Selin drer - -
Peucedanum officinale Sulphurwort Selin mjeksor - -
Peucedanum schottii Schot’s Fennel Selin i Skotit - -
Physospermum cornubiense Bladderseed Fizospermë farëfryrë - -
Pimpinella nigra Black Burnet Pimpinelë e zezë - -
Pimpinella peregrina Southern Burnet Saxifrage Pimpinelë shtegtare - -
Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet saxifrage Pimpinelë iriqëz - -
Pimpinelë
Pimpinella tragium Rock burnet - -
shkëmbinjsh
Portenshlagë shumë
Portenschlagiella
Candy Carrot e degëzuar - -
ramosissima
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Sanicula europaea Wood Marche Sanikël - -

Scandix australis Southern Shepherd's Needle Finraspor e Australise - -
Seseli elatum High seseli Sesel i lartë - -
Seseli montanum Mountain seseli Sesel malesh - -
Seseli viarum Mountain seseli Sesel malesh
Silaum silaus Pepper Saxifrage Silaum - -
Smyrnium perfoliatum Biennial Alexanders Smirnë nëpërfletëse - -
Tordylium maximum Hartwort Tordilë e madhe - -
Tordylium officinale Common hartwort Tordilë mjekësore - -
Torilis arvensis Spreading Hedgeparsley Torilë arash - -
Torilis japonica Upright Hedge Parsley Torilë e Japonisë - -
Trinia dalechampii Dalechamps’ honewort Netërz e Daleshampit - -
Trinia glauca Common honewort Netërz e rimtë - -
Asclepiadaceae
Qenmbytëse
Vincetoxicum hirundinaria Swallow Wort - -
Ushonjëzore
Aquifoliaceae
Ilex aquifolium European Holly Ashja - -
Araceae
Arum italicum Large Cuckoo Pint Kelkazë e Italisë - -
Arum maculatum Cuckoo Pint Kelkazë e njollosur - -
Araliaceae
Hedera helix Ivy Urth - -
Aspleniaceae
Asplenium adiantum-nigrum Black Spleenwort Fier i zi - -
Asplenium cuneifolium Serpentine Spleenwort Fier gjethe pykë - -
Asplenium fissum Cloven Spleenwort Fier i çarë - -
Asplenium lepidum Tender Spleenwort Fier i bukur - -
Asplenium septentrionale Forked Spleenwort Fier verior - -
Asplenium trichomanes Maidenhairspleenwort Fier me qime - -
Asplenium viride Green Spleenwort Fier i blertë - -
Ceterach officinarum Rustyback Fern Bargjarpër mjeksor - -
Skolopendër i
Phyllitis scolopendrium Hart's-tongue fern - -
rëndomtë
Asteraceae
Achillea atrata Black yarrow Barpezmi e Kluzit - -
Achillea collina Hill Yarrow Barpezmi kodrinor - -
Antennaria dioica Pussy's Toes Antenarie dioike - -
Anthemis altissima Tall Chamomile Syviç shumë i lartë - -
Anthemis arvensis Corn Chamomile Syviç i arave - -
Anthemis austriaca Austrian Chamomile Syviç austriak - -
Anthemis cotula Wild Chamomile Maraq - -
Arctium minus Lesser Burdock Rrodhe e vogël - -
Artemisia absinthium Green Ginger Pelin - -
Artemisia alba Turra White Sage Pelin i bardhë - -
Artemisia campestris Sage Pelin i fushës II/IV NT
Artemisia petrosa White Genep Pelin si ombrellë
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort Pelin i rëndomtë - -
Aster alpinus Alpine aster Aster alpin - -
Aster amellus Italian Aster Aster amelus - -
Aster bellidiastrum False Aster Aster yllbukur - -
Aster linosyris Goldilocks Aster Aster linosir - -
Aster sedifolius Acrid Aster Aster gjetheulët - -
Asteriscus aquaticus Golden Star Asteriskë ujorë - -
Luleshqerrë
Bellis annua Annual Daisy - -
njëvjeçare
Lulesheqerrë
Bellis perennis Lawndaisy - -
shumëvjeçare
Bellis sylvestris Wood Daisy Lulesheqerre pyjore - -
Bombicilinë e
Bombycilaena erecta Micropus - -
ngriturë
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Carduus personata Great Marsh Thistle Freshkull - -

Ushonjëz e
Carlina acaulis Stemless Carline Thistle - -
pakërcelltë
Carlina corymbosa Clustered Carline Thistle Ushonjëz vastakore - -
Carlina vulgaris Carline Thistle Ushonjëz e rëndomtë - -
Centaurea benedicta Blessed Thistle Kokoçel i shenjtë - -
Centaurea calcitrapa Star Thistle Kokoçel yjor - -
Centaurea candelabrum Candelabrum Thistle Kokoçel si shandan - VU Endemic: Alps, Korabi
Centaurea jacea French Hardhead Kokoçel i rënë II/IV VU
Centaurea pannonica Hungarian Thistle Kokoçel i Panonisë - -
Centaurea phrygia Wig Knapweed Kokoçel i Frigias - -
Centaurea solstitialis Yellow Star Thistle Gjemb i bardhë - -
Chondrilla juncea Rush Skeletonweed Zegun si zhukë - -
Cicerbita alpina Blue Sow Thistle Cicerbitë alpine - -
Cichorium endivia Escarole Çikore - -
Cichorium intybus Zikorifa Kore - LC
Cirsium arvense Canada Thistle Gjembi i arave - -
Cirsium erisithales Yellow Thistle Cirzë erisital - -
Cirsium palustre Marsh Thistle Cirzë kënetore - -
Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle Gjemb gomari - -
Cladanthus mixtus Weedy Dogfennel Kamemel i përzier
Conyza canadensis Canadian Horseweed Konizë e Kanadasë - -
Crepis alpestris Alpine Hawk's Beard Shmangë alpine - -
Crupina crupinastrum Southern Crupina Krupinë krupinaster - -
Crupina vulgaris False Saw Wort Krupinë e rëndomtë - -
Axillary Knapweed, Felty
Cyanus triumfettii Kokoçel i Triumfetit
Knapweed
Dittrichia graveolens Stinkwort Ditrike erërëndë - -
Doronicum austriacum Austrian Leopard's Bane Doronik austriak - -
Doronicum columnae Eastern Leopard's Bane Doronik me kolonë - -
Doronicum grandiflorum Large Flowered Leopard's Bane Doronik lulemadh - -
Echinops ritro Southern Globe Thistle Ekinops ritro - -
Erigeron acer Blue Fleabane Erigeron i adhët - -
Erigeron alpinus Alpine Erigeron Erigeron i Alpeve - -
Eupatorium cannabinum Holy Rope Eupatore kërpore - -
Omalotekë e
Gnaphalium norvegicum Highland Cudweed - -
Norvegjisë
Omalotekë
Gnaphalium supinum Dwarf Cudweed - -
shpinështrirë
Gnaphalium sylvaticum Heath Cudweed Omalotekë pyjore - -
Gnaphalium uliginosum Marsh Cudweed Omalotekë moçalore - -
Helminthotheca echioides Bristly Oxtongue Gjuhëdemi e ashpër - -
Hieracium hoppeanum Eastern Mouse Ear Hawkweed Këmashën hopeanë - -
Homogyne alpina Purple Colt's Foot Homogjin alpin - -
Hypochoeris achyrophorus Mediterranean Cat’s ear Hipoker i përforcuar - -
Hypochoeris cretensis Southern Cat’s ear Hipoker e Kretës - -
Hypochoeris glabra Smooth Cat's ear Hipoker i shogët - -
Inula britannica Yellow Starwort Plenër britanike - -
Inula ensifolia Narrow Leaved Inula Plenër gjetheshpatë - -
Inula salicina Willow Leaved Inula Plenër shelgore - -
Jacobaea abrotanifolia Pinnate Leaved Ragwort Pulith gjetheabrotan - -
Jacobaea vulgaris Tansy Ragwort Pulith i rëndomtë - -
Jurinea mollis Jurinea Jurinë butloshe - -
Lactuca muralis Wall Lettuce Marule muresh - LC
Lactuca perennis Mountain Lettuce Marule shumëvjeçare - DD
Lactuca saligna Willowleaf Lettuce Marule shelgore - LC
Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce Ogrisht - LC
Lactuca viminea Pliant Lettuce Marule thuprore - LC
Lapsana communis Nipplewort Lapsanë e rëndomtë - -
Dhëmbëluan i
Leontodon hispidus Rough Hawkbit - -
grathët
Leontodon montanus Mountain Hawkbit Dhëmbëluan malor - -
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Dhëmbëluan i
Leontodon tuberosus Tuberous Hawkbit - -
zhardhokët
Leucanthemum vulgare Oxeye Daisy Lulemargaritë - -
Onopordum acanthium Scotch Thistle Xhixhëll dashter - -
Onopordum illyricum Illyrian Thistle Xhixhëll e Ilirisë - -
Petasites albus White Butterbur Llapua e bardhë - -
Picnomon acarna Picnomon Piknomon akarnë - -
Pilosella hoppeana Eastern Mouse Ear Hawkweed Këmashën hopeanë - -
Pilosella officinarum Mouseear Hawkweed Këmashën mjeksor - -
Pilosella piloselloides Kingdevil Këmashën leshatak - -
Podospermum purpureum Purple Viper's Grass Skorzonerë e purpurt - -
Prenanthes purpurea Purple Lettuce Prenantë e purpurt - -
Pulicaria dysenterica Meadow False Fleabane Plenër dizanterike - -
Pulicaria odora Mediterranean Fleabane Plenër me aromë - -
Pulicaria vulgaris Small Fleabane Plenër e rëndomtë - -
Scolymus hispanicus Spanish Oyster Plant Dell i priftit - -
Scorzonera austriaca Austrian Viper's Grass Skorzonerë austriake - -
Scorzonera hispanica Black Salsify Skorzonerë e Spanjës - -
Senecio doronicum Chamois Ragwort Pulith doronike - -
Serratula tinctoria Dyer's Plumeless Saw-wort Serratulë ngjyruese - -
Silybum marianum Variegated Thistle Gjembgomari - -
Solidago virgaurea European Goldenrod Solidagë shufërartë - -
Sonchus arvensis Field Sowthistle Rrëshyell arash - -
Sonchus asper Spiny Leaved Sow Thistle Rrëshyell i ashpër - -
Sonchus oleraceus Sowthistle Rrëshyell perimesh - -
Luleshurdhë e
Taraxacum campylodes Swines Snout - -
zakonshme
Telekia speciosa Yellow Oxeye Telekie e bukur - -
Tragopogon pratensis Yellow Goatsbeard Lulebrigje e livadhit - -
Tussilago farfara Coughwort Thundërmushkë - -
Xanthium spinosum Spiny Cockleburr Rrodhe gjembake - -
Xanthium strumarium Canada Cockleburr Rrodhe lungash - -
Xeranthemum inapertum Xeranthemum Kserantemë e paçelur - -
Berberidaceae
Berberis vulgaris Sowberry Mylqinë - -
Epimedium alpinum Barrenwort Epimedë alpine - -
Betulaceae
Alnus glutinosa European Alder Verri i zi - -
Carpinus betulus Ironwood Shkozë e bardhë - -
Carpinus orientalis Oriental Hornbeam Shkozë e zezë - -
Corylus avellana Common Hazel Lajthi - NT
Ostrya carpinifolia Hop Hornbeam Mëllezë - -
Boraginaceae
Anchusa arvensis Bugloss Gjuhëlopë arash - -
Anchusa undulata Undulate Alkanet Gjuhlope e valëzuar - -
Gjuhë kau.
Asperugo procumbens German-madwort - -
Buglossoides arvensis Corn Gromwell Buglosoide arash - -
Cerinthe glabra Smooth Honeywort Qirinthë e shogët - -
Cerinthe major Honeywort Qirinthë e madhe - -
Cerinthe minor Lesser Honeywort Qirinthë e vogël - -
Cynoglossum creticum Blue Hound's Tongue Gjuhëqen e Kretës - -
Gjuhëqen e
Cynoglossum germanicum Green Hound's Tongue - -
Gjermanisë
Cynoglossum officinale Common Hound's Tongue Gjuhëqen mjeksore - -
Echium italicum Pale Bugloss Ushqerëz e Italisë - -
Echium parviflorum Small Flowered Bugloss Ushqerëz lulevogël - -
Echium plantagineum Salvation Jane Ushqerëz si dejç - -
Echium vulgare Viper's Bugloss Gjuhënepërkë - -
Heliotropium europaeum Turnsol Dielldridhës i Europës - -
Lithospermum officinale European Stoneseed Kokërrujë mjekësore - -
Moltkia doerfleri Doerfler Moltkia Moltke e Derflerit - VU Endemic: Alps, Korabi
Myosotis arvensis Rough Forget Me Not Lulemizë arash - -
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Myosotis discolor Yellow Forget Me Not Lulemizë çngjyruese - -

Lulemizë shumë e
Myosotis ramosissima Early Forget Me Not - -
degëzuar
Myosotis sylvatica Woodland Forget Me Not Lulemizë pyjesh - -
Onosma echioides Onosma Çikllë si ushqerrëz - -
Pulmonaria officinalis Common Lungwort Bar i mushkërisë - -
Kufilmë qepore
Symphytum bulbosum Bulbous Comfrey - -
Symphytum tuberosum Tuberous Comfrey Kufilmë zhardhokore - -
Brassicaceae
Etionemë
Aethionema saxatile Burnt Candytuft - -
shkëmbinjësh
Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard Bar hudhre - -
Alyssum alyssoides Pale Madwort Sericë barpleshti - -
Alyssum montanum Mountain Alyssum Sericë malore - -
Arabis alpina Alpine rock-cress Arabëz alpin - -
Arabis collina Rosy Cress Arabëz kodrinor - -
Arabis glabra Tower Mustard Arabëz i shogët - -
Arabis hirsuta Hairy Rockcress Arabëz qimeashpër - -
Arabis scopoliana Scopoli's Rockcress Arabëz skopalian II/IV DD
Arabis turrita Tower Cress Arabëz kullë - -
Arabis verna Spring Rockcress Arabëz pranverore - -
Armoracia rusticana Horse Radish Kren - LC
Barbarea vulgaris Garden Yellowrocket Barbarea e rendomtë - LC
Biscutella didyma Mediterranean Biscutella Biskutelë binjake - -
Brassica nigra Black Mustard Lakër e zezë - LC
Bunias erucago Southern Warty Cabbage Brokër - -
Calepina irregularis White Ball Mustard Kalepinë e çrregullt - -
Camelina rumelica Graceful False Flax Kamelinë - LC
Camelina sativa Gold of Pleasure Kamelinë e kultivuar - DD
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse Trasta e çobanit - -
Large flowers Shepherd's
Capsella grandiflora Shtrapër lulemadhe - -
Purse
Capsella rubella Pink Shepherd's Purse Shtrapër e kuqe - -
Kardaminë
Cardamine enneaphyllos Drooping Bittercress - -
nëntëgjethesh
Cardamine flexuosa Wood Bitter Cress Kardaminë dredhake - -
Cardamine graeca Southern Bitter Cress Kardaminë e Greqisë - -
Cardamine impatiens Narrowleaf Bittercress Kardaminë - -
Kardaminë e
Cardamine plumieri Ivy Leaved Bitter Cress - -
Plumierit
Cardamine pratensis Lady's Smock Kardaminë livadhesh - LC
Kardaminë
Cardamine raphanifolia Greater Cuckooflower - -
gjetherapani
Cardaria draba Hoary cress Bosht i plakës - -
Clypeola jonthlaspi Disk Cress Klipeolë - -
Conringia orientalis Hare's Ear Mustard Konringë e Lindjes - -
Draba muralis Wall Whitlowgrass Drabë muresh - -
Erysimum odoratum Smelly Wallflower Erisimë e merme - -
Fibigia clypeata Fibigia Fibigë me mburojë - -
Hesperis cupaniana Cut Leaved Dame's Violet Hesperidë - -
Hesperidë
Hesperis matronalis Rocket - -
shkëmbore
Hornungia petraea Hutchinsia Hornungë gurësh - -
Iberis sempervirens Evergreen Candytuft Iberis breshke - -
Iberis umbellata Globe Candytuft Iberis ombrellore - -
Lepidium campestre Field Pepperwort Djegës fushash - LC
Lepidium graminifolium Tall Pepperwort Djegës gjethegrami - LC
Lepidium latifolium Dittander Djegës gjethegjerë - LC
Lepidium ruderale Narrow Leaved Pepperwort Djegës i gërmadhave - LC
Lepidium virginicum Medium Pepperweed Djegës i virgjër - -
Lunaria annua White Money Plant Barhënë njëvjeçare - -
Lunaria rediviva Perennial Honesty Barhënë - -
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shumëvjecare
Malcolmia illyrica Illyric Stock Malkolmë ilirike - -
Neslia paniculata Ball Mustard Neslie melthore - -
Peltare me erë
Peltaria alliacea Garlic cress - -
hudhre
Raphanus raphanistrum Wild Radish Rrapanidhe - LC
Rapistrum rugosum Bastard Cabbage Rrepicë e rrudhur - -
Sinapis alba Yellow Mustard Sinap i bardhë - LC
Cucubinë shumë e
Sisymbrium altissimum Tall Tumblemustard - -
lartë
Sisymbrium officinale Hedgemustard Cucubinë mjekësore - -
Sisymbrium orientale Indian Hedgemustard Cucubinë e lindjes - -
Cucubinë
Sisymbrium polyceratium Shortfruit Hedgemustard - -
shumëbrirëshe
Thlaspi alliaceum Garlic Pennycress Tlasp hudhror - -
Thlaspi arvense Field Pennycress Tlasp arash - -
Thlaspi mycrophyllum Small Leaved Penny-cress Tlasp gjethevogël - -
Thlaspi perfoliatum Perfoliate Pennycress Tlasp nëpërgjethës - -
Buxaceae
Buxus sempervirens English Boxwood Bush - -
Campanulaceae
Asineumë
Asyneuma comosiforme Comose Harebell - VU Endemic: Alps, Korabi
balukengjashme
Asineumë
Asyneuma limonifolium Harebell - -
gjethelimoni
Lulekambanë e
Campanula alpina Alpine Bellflower - -
Alpeve
Lulekambanë e
Campanula bononiensis Pale Bellflower - -
Bolonjës
Lulekambanë
Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower - -
lëmshukë
Lulekambanë
Campanula latifolia Large Bellflower - -
gjethegjerë
Campanula patula Spreading Bellflower Lulekambanë e hapur - -
Lulekambanë
Campanula persicifolia Peach Leaved Bellflower - -
gjethepjeshke
Lulekambanë si
Campanula rapunculoides Creeping Bellflower - -
fitemë
Legousia hybrida Venus Looking Glass Leguzie hibride - -
Fiteumë e
Phyteuma orbiculare Round Headed Rampion - -
rrumbullakët
Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera alpigena Alpine Honeysuckle Bardhaqen - -
Lonicera etrusca Etruscan Honeysuckle Dorëzonjë etruske - -
Lonicera xylosteum Fly Honeysuckle Dorëzonjë drufortë - -
Dipsacaceae
Dipsacus fullonum Teazel Berunzë e butë - -
Dipsacus laciniatus Cut leaved Teasel Berunzë e rripëzuar - -
Knautia arvensis Field Scabiosa Knautë arash - -
Knautë
Knautia dipsacifolia Wood Scabious - -
gjetheberunzë
Skabiozë purport e
Scabiosa atropurpurea Mourningbride - -
errët
Scabiosa columbaria Yellow Scabious Skabiozë pëllumb - -
Skabiozë e
Scabiosa lucida Shining Scabious - -
shndritshme
Succisa pratensis Devil's Bit Scabious Suçizë livadhesh - -
Valerianaceae
Centranthus ruber Red Valerian Centrantë e kuqe - -
Valeriana montana Mountain Valerian Haraqinë malore - -
Valeriana officinalis Valerian Haraqinë mjeksore - -
Valerianella carinata Keeled Fruited Cornsalad Heraqinëz karenore - -
Valerianella coronata Crown Cornsalad Heraqinëz e - -
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kurorëzuar
Heraqinëz e
Valerianella dentata Narrow Fruited Cornsalad - -
dhëmbëzuar
Heraqinëz
Valerianella eriocarpa Hairy Fruited Cornsalad - -
frytleshtake
Valerianella locusta Lewiston Cornsalad Heraqinëz karkalece - -
Caryophyllaceae
Agrostemma githago Common Corncockle Kënkol - -
Arenaria biflora Two Flowered Sandwort Arenare dylulëshe - -
Arenaria serpyllifolia Thyme Leaved Sandwort Arenare gjethe lisre - -
Cerastium alpinum Alpine Mouse Ear Cerast alpesh - -
Cerastium arvense Field Chickweed Cerast arash - -
Cerastium brachypetalum Grey Mouse Ear Cerast petaleshkurtër - -
Common Mouse Ear
Cerastium fontanum Cerast krojesh - -
Chickweed
Cerastium glomeratum Sticky Chickweed Cerast lëmshor - -
Cerastium grandiflorum Bering Chickweed Cerast lulemadh - VU
Cerastium pumilum Dwarf Mouse Ear Cerast xhuxh - -
Cerastium semidecandrum Little Mouse Ear Cerast i vogël - -
Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer Cerast pushbutë - -
Dianthus armeria Deptford Pink Karafil skorleq - -
Dianthus carthusianorum Carthusian Pink Karafil Karthuzian - -
Dianthus deltoides Maiden Pink Karafil deltoid - -
Dianthus stribrnyi Stribrny Pink Karafil i Stribrnit - -
Dianthus sylvestris Wood Pink Karafil pyjor - -
Drypis spinosa Drypis Dripëz me gjemba - -
Herniaria glabra Glabrous Rupturewort Herniarie pa qime - -
Herniaria hirsuta Hairy Rupturewort Herniarie kreshtake - -
Herniaria incana Gray Rupturewort Herniarie e thinjur - -
Holosteum umbellatum Jagged Chickweed Holoste umbrellor - -
Lychnis coronaria Rose Campion Lulekrahoshi - -
Lychnis viscaria Red German Catchfly Lulenjicë veshtullore - -
Minuartia baldaccii Baldaci sandwort Minuartie e Baldaçit -
Minuartia bosniaca Bosnian sandwort Minuartje e Bosnjes - VU
Minuartia graminifolia Appenean Sandwort Minuartie gjethebari - VU
Minuartie
Minuartia recurva Recurved Sandwort - -
gjetheperkulur
Minuartie e
Minuartia velenovskyi Velenovsky Sandwort - VU
Velenovskit
Moehringia bavarica Narrow Leaved Sandwort Mëhringie e Bavarise - -
Moehringia ciliata Creeping Sandwort Mëhringie e qerpiktë - -
Moehringia muscosa Mossy Sandwort Mëhringie myshkore - -
Moehringia trinervia Three Veined Sandwort Mëhringie tridejese - -
Sagina apetala Annual Pearlwort Saginë pa petela - -
Sagina procumbens Birdeye Pearlwort Saginë e shtrirë - -
Saginë
Sagina saginoides Arctic Pearlwort - -
saginëngjashme
Sagina subulata Heath Pearlwort Saginë si fëndyell - -
Sapunqyqe
Saponaria bellidifolia Spoon Leaved Soapwort - -
gjethebukur
Saponaria officinalis Bouncingbet Lule sapuni - -
Scleranthus annuus Annual Knawel Sklerantë njëvjeçare - -
Sklerantë
Scleranthus perennis Perennial Knawel - -
shumëvjeçare
Silene armeria Sweet William Silene Klokëz skorleq - -
Silene caesia Catchfly Klokëz e kaltërreme - -
Silene cephallenia Cephalonian Catchfly Klokëz e Qefalonisë - -
Silene gallica Windmill Pink Klokëz e Galisë - -
Silene italica Italian Catchfly Klokëz italiane - -
Silene macrantha Slender Catchfly Klokëz lulegjatë - -
Silene nutans Nottingham Catchfly Klokëz pluskuese - -
Silene otites Spanish Catchfly Klokëz veshtake - -
Silene tommasinii Tommasin Catchfly Klokëz e Tomazinit - -
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Silene retzdorffiana Retzdorf Catchfly Klokëz e Retsderfit - -

Silene sendtneri Sendtner Catchfly Klokëz e Sendetnerit - NT
Spergula arvensis Corn Spurry Spergulë arash - -
Spergularia rubra Red Sandspurry Spergulare e kuqe - -
Stellaria graminea Lesser Stitchwort Stelare gramore - -
Stellaria media Common Chickweed Stelare e ndërmjetme - -
Stellaria neglecta Greater Chickweed Stelare e papërfillur - -
Stellaria nemorum Wood Stitchwort Stelare pyjesh - -
Velezia rigida Velezia Velezie e paepshme - -
Celastraceae
Euonymus europaeus Spindle Tree Shikakuq - -
Herdhaqen
Euonymus latifolius Broad Leaved Spindle - -
gjethegjerë
Parnassiaceae
Parnassia palustris Marsh Grass of Parnassus Parnasë moçalesh - -
Chenopodiaceae
Chenopodium album Lambsquarters Minuer i bardhë - -
Chenopodium ambrosioides Wormseed Minuer si ambrozie - -
Chenopodium botrys Sticky Goosefoot Minuer ngjitës - -
Chenopodium glaucum Oak Leaved Goosefoot Minuer i rimtë - -
Chenopodium hybridum Sowbane Minuer hibrid - -
Chenopodium murale Nettle Leaved Goosefoot Minuer muresh - -
Minuer gjthe top
Chenopodium opulifolium Grey Goosefoot - -
bore
Chenopodium polyspermum Many Seeded Goosefoot Minuer shumëfaror - -
Chenopodium urbicum Upright Goosefoot Minuer i drejtë - -
Cistaceae
Heliantemë e
Helianthemum apenninum White Rock Rose - -
Apenineve
Helianthemum canum Hoary Rock Rose Heliantemë thinjoshe - -
Tuberaria guttata Spotted Rockrose Tuberarie me pika - -
Colchicaceae
Colchicum autumnale Naked Lady Xhërrokull vjeshtore - -
Convolvulaceae
Cuscuta approximata Alfalfa Dodder Rroth i përafët - - All areas
Cuscuta campestris Yellow Dodder Rroth fusharak - - All areas
Cuscuta epithymum Dodder Rroth mbilisër - - All areas
Cuscuta europaea Greater Dodder Grethatel - - All areas
Cornaceae
Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry Thanë - -
Cornus sanguinea Dogwood Thanukla - -
Crassulaceae
Hylotelephium telephium Witch's Moneybags Rrushqyqe e Telefit - -
Pistorinia hispanica Spanish Stonecrop Rrushqyqe e Spanjës - -
Sedum acre Wall Pepper Rrushqyqe e adhët - -
Sedum album White Stonecrop Rrushqyqe e bardhë - -
Sedum annuum Annual Stonecrop Rrushqyqe njëvjeçare - -
Sedum atratum Dark Stonecrop Rrushqyqe e nxirë - -
Sedum cepaea Pink Stonecrop Rrushqyqe si qepë - -
Rrushqyqe
Sedum dasyphyllum Thick Leaved Stonecrop - -
gjethedendura
Sedum rubens Red Stonecrop Rrushqyqe kuqalashe - -
Rrushqyqe
Sedum sexangulare Tasteless Stonecrop - -
gjashtëqoshëze
Cupressaceae
Juniperus communis Common Juniper Dëllinjë e zezë - -
Foetid Juniper or Stinking
Juniperus foetidissima Bërshen - -
Juniper
Juniperus oxycedrus Sharp Cedar Dëllinjë e kuqe - -
Juniperus sabina Savin Jermësinë - -
Cyperaceae
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Blysmus compressus Flat Sedge Blismë e rrasur - -

Carex acuta Lesser Pond Sedge Presje e mprehtë - LC
Carex divulsa Grey Sedge Presje e shkëputur - -
Carex hirta Hairy Sedge Presje leshtake - -
Carex humilis Dwarf Sedge Presje e shkurtër - -
Carex ornithopoda Birds Foot Sedge Presje këmbëzogu - -
Carex pallescens Pale Sedge Presje e zbehtë - -
Carex panicea Grass Like Sedge Presje me melth - -
Presje
Carex paniculata Greater Tussock Sedge - LC
melthngjashme
Carex pseudocyperus Cypresslike Sedge Presje zubërremë - LC
Carex remota Remote Sedge Presje kallilarguar - -
Carex sylvatica Wood Sedge Presje - -
Truskë e
Cyperus flavescens Yellow Galingale - -
verdhërreme
Ericaceae
Vaccinium myrtillus Common Bilberry Boronicë - -
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia heldreichii Heldreichi Spurge Rriell i Heldreihit - -
Fabacee
Astragalus fialea Milk-Vetch Arithe e Fiales - -
Oxytropis purpurea Purple locoweed Oksitropë e purpurt - -
Oxytropis prenja Prenj locoweed Oksitropë e Prrenjës - -
Trifolium aurantiacum Orange Colour’s Clover Trifil ngjyrë portokalli - -
Trifolium campestre Hop Trefoil Trifil fushash - -
Trifolium pilczii Pilczy Clover Trifil i Pilcit - -
Fagaceae
Quercus frainetto Hungarian oak Shparth - -
Quercus pubescens Downy Oak Bungëbutë - -
Quercus trojana Macedonian Oak Bulgër - -
Quercus petraea Sessile oak Bungë - -
Quercus cerris Turkey oak Qarr - -
Fagus sylvatica European Beech Ah - -
Gentianaceae
Gentiana lutea Great Yellow Gentian Gencianë - -
Geraniacee
Erodium guicciardii Guicciardi Stork's-bill Erodë e Giçardit - -
Kamaroshe e
Geranium dalmaticum Dalmatian Cranesbill - -
Dallmacisë
Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Origanum vulgare Oregano Rigon - -
Thymus serpyllum Breckland thyme Lisër si pulegë - -
Liliaceae
Endemic: Korabi, Qafe
Colchicum pieperanum Pepper’s naked lady Xhërrokull e Piperit - VU
Shtamë
Linaceae
Linum spathulatum Spathulate Flax Lin pallak - -
Oleaceae
Fraxinus ornus Manna Ash Frashër gjethegjerë - -
Fraxinus excelsior Common Ash Frashër i zi - -
Pinaceae
Pinus nigra Black Pine Pishë e zezë - -
Poaceae
Festuca sp. Fescue Bishtpelëz - LC
Nardus stricta Matgrass Xhufkë e drejtë
Polygonaceae
Polygonum albanicum Albanian Knotgrass Nejcë shqiptare - CR Endemic: Alps , Korabi
Polygalaceae
Endemic: Alps, Kolsh
Polygala doerfleri Doerfler’s Milkwort Poligalë e Dërflerit - VU
Kukës
Ranunculaceae
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Ranunculus degeni Degen Buttercup Zhabinë e Degenit - CR Endemic: Korabi

Ranunculus wettsteinii Wettstein Buttercup Zhabinë e Vetshteinit - CR Endemic: Korabi
Ranunculus croaticum Croatian Ranunculus Zhabinë kroate - -
Rhamnaceae
Rhamnus intermedius Intermediate Buckthorn Pjerzë e ndërmjetme - -
Rosaceae
Alchemilla catachnoa Lady’s Mantle Alkemilë kataknoe - -
Crataegus heldreichii Heldreichi Thornapple Murriz i Hedreihit - -
Potentilla erecta Common Tormentil Potentillë e ngritur - -
Potentilla visianii Visiani’s Cinquefoil Potentillë e Visianit - -
Prunus spinosa Blackthorn Kulumbri - LC
Rosa canina Dog Rose Trëndafil qeni - -
Rutaceae
Haplophyllum boissieranum Boissier Haplophyl Haplofil i Buasierit - -
Sapindaceae
Acer opalus Italian Maple Panjë Italiane - -
Urticaceae
Urtica dioica Common nettle Hithër - LC
Violaceae
Manushaqe e Endemic: Alps, Korabi,
Viola ducadjinica Ducadjin Violet - -
Dukagjinit Pogradec
Manushaqe pak
Viola elegantula Less elegant Violet - -
elegante
Viola speciosa Pretty Violet Manushaqe e bukur - -
Viola beckiana Beck’s Violet Manushaqe e Bekut - -
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Figures, Tables, Graphics and Maps
Figure 1: Composition of Management Committees

Figure 2: Participatory monitoring and evaluation process
Map 1: Administrative borders, location and overview of the Mountains Natural Ecosystem
“Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”
Map 2: Use of the territory of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area
Map 3: Current communal and state owned land In Korab – Koritnik Natural Park
Map 4: Habitat map of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area according Natura 2000
Map 5: Quarry and Hydro power plants within Korab - Koritnik Natural Park area
Map 6: Existing zoning in Korab - Koritnik Natural Park
Map 7: Proposed zoning for Korab – Koritnik Natural Park
Table 1: Administrative borders and surface of the Korab – Koritnik Natural Park
Table 2: Use of territory in the park area
Table 3: Stakeholders in the area of Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”
Table 4: Climatic data for Korab – Koritnik area
Table 5: The current land use surfaces within Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area
Table 6: Communal land ownership in the park area
Table 7: Forest & pasture lands transferred to Communes
Table 8: Prohibited and allowed activities within the Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab -
Koritnik Natural Park” area.
Table 9: Habitat types in Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area according Natura 2000 classification
Table 10: Habitat types not included in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC (EUNIS categorisation)
within Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area
Table 11: SWOT analysis for Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”.
Table 12: Hydropowers within Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area
Table 13: Main features of zoning in the area of Korab - Koritnik Natural Park
Table 14: Habitat surfaces per each zone of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park Area
Table 15: Main features of the proposed zoning in the area of Korab-Koritnik Natural Park
Table 16: Budget according to programs and fiscal years
Table 17: Management Effectiveness Tracking Sheet for Korab-Koritnik NP Management Plan
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Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Capacity

Activity A.3: Preparation of Strategy and Plans - Protected Areas

Mountains Natural Ecosystem “Korab - Koritnik Natural Park”

This project is funded by

3.3.2 Increase habitats and biodiversity protection and conservation .............................................. 77

ABC Activity Based Costing

Baseline description of the area

Development of vision, objectives and management principles

Elaboration of action plan, monitoring and supervision

Identification of financial needs

Structure of the Plan

Who is the Plan for?

Purpose of the Plan

Duration of the plan

Values and threads

Natural park vision and objectives

 Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities: ensure environmental health,

Strengthen the protected area management system

Increase habitats and biodiversity protection and conservation

Develop the recreational and touristic uses

Develop sustainable agriculture and socio-economic activities

Promote scientific research and education

Zoning and management action

The assessment has taken the following into account:

• level of interaction with local people;

Sustainable use zone

Traditional use zone

Monitoring and costs of the plan implementation

PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROTECTED AREA

1.1 Area description

Radomira (Stordok), Radomira(Rade), RADOMIRA,

Use of territory in the park area

Table 2 below provide the current composition of the NP area2.

Table 2: Use of territory in the natural park area

Map 2: Use of the territory of Korab – Koritnik Natural Park area

1.2 Legislation Framework

1.2.1 Regulatory framework for the Korab – Koritnik Natural Park

In the final provisions of the DCM No. 898 is foreseen that:

No. STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITY/ INTEREST

1.2.3 Description of the park natural system

Table 4: Climatic data for Korab - Koritnik area

Carbonate formations include:

Habitats in the protected area

Table 5 below provides the current composition of the NP area3.

1.2.4 Description of natural park socio-economic system

Table 6: Communal land ownership in the park area

1 Bicaj 1,671.60 1,299.60 2,971.20

Table 7: Forest & pasture lands transferred to Communes

Agriculture and agricultural products

1.2.5 Current governance structure in the protected area

1.2.6 Description of cultural landscape and heritage

Cultural, historical and nature monuments

PART 2: EVALUATION OF THE NATURAL PARK AND ASSESSMENT OF THE

2.1 Assessment of Values

2.1.1 Ecological Values

Habitats in the protected area

casmophytic vegetation vegjetacion hazmofitik

Habitat of natural grassland, heath-land and herbaceous vegetation

Fauna in the terrestrial habitats