Decision no. 155, dated 13 March 2023 on the declaration of the natural ecosystem of the Vjosa river as “National Park", category II. Country/Territory Albania Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Coastal zone management Protected area Surface water Classification/declassification Ecosystem preservation National parks Protection of environment Pastoralism Marine protected areas Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decision, according to the map and related details that are given in the Annex, here declares the establishment of national park of the Vjosa river area whic is situated on the territory of the Republic of Albania. The Vjosa River National Park is divided into two subareas. These protected areas are including surface waters, coastal surfaces, surfaces with forest vegetation and pastures (also different degrees and specific types of protection are applied, as specified in the Annex). Full text Albanian Website qbz.gov.al References - Legislation Implements Law No. 81/2017 on protected areas. Legislation | Albania | 2017 Keyword: Protected area, Integrated management, Sustainable development, Zoning, Public participation, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Inspection, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX