The GIZ has outlined its conservation zones as marked on the map. These are
similar to those used by UNEP and the IUCN. They are described in these four
paragraphs (translated for us from Albanian by Gjeta Gjyshinca):
Summary of the GIZ plans for the mapped region
Central zone – Strictly protected conservation zone for nature and biodiversity,
serving as a point of reference in terms of natural heritage, research and
monitoring. Only authorised visits led by certified guides allowed. Social,
economic and touristic activities, cutting down trees, open fires, planting,
grazing, unauthorised camping etc are not allowed.
Effective management zone – Enables only the creation of infrastructures for
welcoming and informing residents and guests. Allowed activities: building
infrastructures will proceed based on technical projects (for example,
establishing paths and information signs, building necessary structures for the
safety of visitors on steep terrain, building simple and temporary sports and
leisure structures etc). Not allowed: pruning or extensive cutting down of
forests, open fires, planting, intensive collection of plants, unauthorised camping,
any actives that disrupt the flora, fauna and visitors.
Zone for traditional use – Should guarantee that the harmonious interaction of
nature with culture is not violated through the protection of landscape quality,
continuing controlled use of the land, water, forest, pastures, medical plants and
artisan crafts. Allowed activities: any form of agricultural cultivation, breeding of
livestock, trees and pastures etc in compliance with local development plans and
management of the national park. Entrance allowed to people able to respect the
subzone boundaries and social and traditional activities. Not allowed: pruning or
extensive cutting down of forests, open fires, planting, intensive collection of
plants at risk of extinction, unauthorised camping, any activities that disrupt the
flora, fauna and visitors, activities not accompanied by VNM.
Zone for lasting development – residents and businesses can continue their
way of life, (traditional) building practices, development of social and
characteristic cultural activities. Allowed activities: any form of agricultural
cultivation, breeding of livestock etc in compliance with local development plans
and management of the national park. Entrance allowed to people able to respect
the subzone boundaries and social and traditional activities. Not allowed: the
creation or extension of residential, economic and shopping zones or
infrastructure for services for the needs of residents, visitors and businesses,
should be done based on development studies.