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Regulation No. 683 proclaiming the wetland complex of Shkodra Lake and Buna river as a specially protected natural zone and its inclusion in the list of the internationally important wetlands.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Ecosystem preservation Wetlands
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation declares the wetland complex of Shkodra Lake and Buna river to be a specially protected natural zone and includes it in the list of the Ramsar Convention. The zone has an area of 49,562 ha divided into five categories according to the land type and the plant covering. Only traditional activities preserving the environmental values may be carried out in the area.

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qpz.gov.al

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 8906 for protected areas.

Legislation | Albania | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Protection of habitats, Tourism, Monitoring, Protection forest, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX