There are at least #𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟰𝟰𝟵 reasons why the #DivjakaKaravastaNationalPark is one of the most important wetland areas in Albania and beyond.
The prosperity of fauna is represented by at least 𝟮𝟲𝟬 species of birds, 35 mammals, 𝟭𝟮𝟬 fish, 𝟮𝟰 reptiles,𝟵 amphibians, and over 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 species of insects. In addition, the Park is the “home” of wintering waterbirds in Albania, with up to 𝟴𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 individuals and nearly 40,000 per year. It is also an important breeding site for about 𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 pairs of birds, highlighted by the largest colony of herons and cormorants in Albania.
The Park is also the only breeding place in Albania for the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus); therefore, also known as the “Home of the Dalmatian Pelican”. Here we have mentioned a total of 𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟰𝟰𝟵 reasons. Together, we can find millions of reasons to elevate this wetland of national and international importance and give to it the attention it deserves and the proper protection.
Enjoy the following video with beautiful views of the Park, accompanied by facts about the area’s riches of flora and fauna; we would value sharing it with your friends.
This video was produced within #GreenAL, a project funded by the Swedish International Cooperation and Development Agency (SIDA), with funding from the Swedish Government and implemented by Co-PLAN – Institute for Habitat Development in collaboration with CISP Sviluppo dei Popoli, VIS Albania, and COSV – Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo.
Përfaqësues të instuticoneve akademike-kërkimore:
1) Prof.Dr. Ferdinand Bego – Departamenti i Biologjisë – Fakulteti i Shkencave të Natyrës;
2) Dr. Ina Vejsiu – Zv. Dekane për Marrëdhënie me Publikun dhe Bashkëpunim Institucional – Fakulteti i Shkencave Pyjore;
3) Dr. Gentjan Hykaj – Përgjegjës i Departamentit të Mjedisit – Universiteti Polis
Organizata të shoqërisë civile:
AOS-Albanian Ornithological Society EcoAlbania Res Publica Co-PLAN Institute for Habitat DevelopmentL VIS Albania COSV – Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo CISP Sviluppo dei Popolii GO 2CLE – Centre for Legal Empowerment Universiteti Polis @Fakulteti Shkencave te Natyres (F.SH.N) Qendra EDEN/ EDEN Center/ Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania CELIM Shqipër iMilieukontakt Albania (member of Milieukontakt International Network)REC AlbaniaWWF AdriaQendra ACEGShpendët e Shqipërisë / Birds of Albania North Green Association @Well Point All Green Centre Agri-En Environmental and Territorial Management InstituteICLA INLSH @Agro Puka @Shoqata Alpin Albanian Shkodra Lake FORUMNew Bridges NGOForumi i Mendimit të LirëH2H_Foundation Shoqata Mkezh @Education Development and Employment Center @GreenVision seep.orgorg @Shoqata “qsnnn” Fushe-Arrez| Ekologet per RajoninNisma e LuleveMjedisi & Komunitetii Youth For Democracy MovementMENV Group Shoqata CERCI @Federata e Perdorusve te Pyjeve Qarku Kukes Organizata Miqesia Ulez EcoPartners for Sustainable Development New Impact Association Mbrojtja e Mjedisit dhe Zhvillimi i Turizmiti Green Adventures Into Albania Klubi alpin bjeshkatar “Struga”
This video-spot was produced within Green-AL, a project financed by the Swedish International Cooperation and Development Agency (SIDA) with funds from the Swedish Government and implemented by Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development in collaboration with CISP Sviluppo dei Popoli, VIS Albania and COSV – Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo.