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Decision on the declaration of natural monument "Pljuskara Canyons".

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Local government National parks Protected area
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (originally published in Official Gazette of Brod-Posavina County on 5 April 2023).
Abstract

This Decision here states that the “Pljuskara canyons" are now declared as protected area in the category of natural monument – paleontological site. Geolocality “Pljuskare canyons” includes the peak of Vidovo brdo (380 m above sea level) and the area south of the mentioned peak, and has 3 prominent canyons and 4 ridges. This geolocality represents the most significant site of fossil sea urchins in northern Croatia from the former Pannonian Sea from dated million years ago. The nature monument “Pljuskara canyon” is managed by the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Nature Areas of the Brod-Posavina County - Natura Slavonica.

Full text
Croatian
Website
sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Nature Protection.

Legislation | Croatia | 2013

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Education, Environmental standards, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX