Regulation No. 661 date 31.10.2018 on the expansion of the Lura National Park area and establishment of the National Park of 'Lure- Mali i Dejes.'

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

National parks Policy/planning Zoning Survey/mapping Marking/identification Forestry protection measures Governance Integrated management Forest management/forest conservation Protected area

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

Enters into force after its Publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

Regulation 661 of 2018 expands the area of 'Lura' National Park and merges it with the 'Zall-Gjocaj' National Park to establish the 'Lure-Mali i Dejes' National Park with a total area of 20242,78 ha in accordance with the map and the borders presented in the addenda 1 and 2 of this Regulation. Further, a breakdown of forests, pasture, and plant areas in also submitted. The 'Lure-Mali i Dejes' National Park is divided into three conservation and administration sub-zones as follows: a) Main Subzone that includes the main habitats of forests and shrubs that represent hight values for natural and biodiversity heritage. Scientific research and eco-tourist activities are the only activities allowed in this subzone; b) The Subzone of Traditional Usage and Sustainable Development that includes areas where traditional activities such as agriculture, grazing, medicinal plants collecting may take place. Activities that may impact the ecosystem natural state such as construction are not allowed. c) Recreational Subzone that includes the forestry and water habitats established by the dam. A third degree protection is allowed in this zone that permits only low-impact and controlled touristic activities.

Full text

Albanian

Website

ligjet.org

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