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ALBANIA
Proclamation of “Bredhi i Hotoves-Dangelli” as National Park in
Vjosa River Basin , Albania
Decision of the Council of Ministers No 1631, dated 17.12.2008
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The best practice in the “Bredhi i Hotoves-Dangelli” National Park is considered the protection of If needed
the area from degradation. The main problems before procaliming as national park was
deforestration. Several hectares every years have cut legaly and ilegaly. Grazing was also an
activity which had degraded several hactares of land and forests in this area. By proclaiming the
area as national park , logging has been banned and the grazzing has been reduced. Actualy there
is a good situation of forestry and habitats. Forests have been regenerated and land has been
covered again with vegetation. As the result soil erosion is reduced compared with the time when
the forest area was exploited. “Bredhi i Hotoves-Dangelli” is considered as best practice due to the
legal measures taken by proclaiming it as national park, in combination with the measures in
practice such as sustainable land use management, development of sustainable agricultural and
launching of reforestation/afforestation programmes.
Integrative: The proclamation of “Bredhi i Hotoves-Dangelli” as the national park in the Vjosa If needed
River basin was based on the national policy and international agreements Albania has ratified. The
main document which the proclamation was based is the The National Biodiversity Strategy and
Action Plan ( NBSAP 2000) . The Strategy is the national instrument for the implementation of the
Convention of Biological Diversity in which Albania is a Party since 1996, Convention “On the
Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats” (Bern Convention), ratified by the
Albanian Parliament since 1998, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and the wild Birds Directive
2009/147/EC. The proclamation of the national park was also based on the the national legislation
on Protected areas , law no 8906 dated 6.6.2002, as amended
Harmonization: Inter-Sectorial Environmental Strategy (Strategy for Development and
Integration) approved in 2007 is the basic document that sets the state policy in the field of
environmental protection. Its main goal is to meet the constitutional obligation towards Albanian
citizens that have the right for a healthy and ecological environment; development of Albania in a
sustainable way through a rational use of natural resources; their preservation from contamination
and degradation; as well as promotion of environmental values changing them into important assets.
The strategy takes into consideration all relevant national sectorial policies and all relevant
international policies. Among the main objectives related to the proclamation of the “Bredhi I
Hotoves –Dangelli” national park are as following.
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Protection and enhancement of biodiversity, protected areas and species, in order to
preserve natural and cultural heritage of our environment in line with our European and
International commitments;
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Soil protection and improvement in order to maximize its fertility, to minimize erosion
and prevent contamination;
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Protection and maintenance of surface and ground water resources for current and future
use;
Crossing sector policy: The area under protection is part of the Vjosa River basin and takes into
consideration several sectors. Among the most relevant sectors are as following :
 Forestry
 Pasture
 Mining
 Water resources
 Agriculture &Livestock
All the activities under the different sectors within the national park should be carried out according
to the requirements of the Law on protected areas and the relevant legislation and bylaws.
Stakeholder engagement and involvement: Within the national park several stakeholders have
been engaged for proclamation and for management. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and
Water Adminisration, the Directorate of Forestry Service in Permeti, National Park Administration
and the local comunity in Park Area such as Communes Frasher, Qender, Petran, Carshove,
Regional Council of Gjirokastar, Directorate of Agriculture in Permeti, etc. Local NGOs especially
forest assosiations ect . Line ministries dealing with tourism, public works and transport, energy,
and agriculture are the main stakeholders involeved in the management of the park.
Sustainable management: The National park is under the administration of the Directorate of
Forestry Service in Permeti District. The overall management is done under the supervision of the
Management Committee set up by the Minister of
Environment, Forestry and Water
Adminisration. The members of the Management Committee are all the relevant stakeholders in
central and local level including private busineses and owners. A Management Plan is being
elaborated with participation of all stakeholders and based on the international methodology,
standarts and guidelines. The main goal of the Management Plan is to conserve the biodiversity and
habitats, nature resources and values for the sustained benefit of local community and for the
national and international interest .
Transnational or trans boundary management: The area is located in a trans boundary Vjosa
river basin shared with Greece, in downstream. The park is close to Greek border and it is important
for biodiversity and wild fauna.it is also one of the main issues of river basin to be taken into
consideration in the trans boundary management of the Vjosa river basin.
Innovative aspects. The management plan for the national park which under its preparation should
include measures and actions for local communities and affected peoples. Actually some subsidizes
on agriculture and livestock are being applied in Albania and in the area as well focusing on
planting fruit trees, building greenhouses, keeping honey bees, cattle etc. These measures have
influenced to the local communities by increasing their incomes and improvments of life style. The
forest exploitation and other negative activities have been declined in the area.
Risk factors. The proclamations of the national park in Vjosa River basin is a good example for
protection and maintenance of nature habitats , protection of forests and prevent the soil erosion in
connsiderable area of the Vjosa river basin. It is realized through a governmental legal act and
through consultations and discussion with local communities and stakeholders. Management plan is
the main instrument which takes into consideration the local communities needs and also set up
long term objectives and measures. This example can be replicated not only in the other parts of the
Vjosa river basin but also in other river basins in Albania. However this example is a challenging
action because of the need to bring together the interest of local communities and national priorities
or international obligations. Another factor hampering the example to be replicated, is the lack of
finances due to the limitations of nature resources exploitations within such areas, and due to the
limited of opportunities for income generation.