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The territory of Albania is populated by two important species of freshwater turtles such as the European pond turtle and the Balkan pond turtle. [80] One of the best-known turtles of Albania is the Hermann's tortoise which is relatively abundant throughout the country. Lizards are also found in the country.
Further, Biomes in Albania include Temperate broadleaf and mixed forest and Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub, that are all in the Palearctic realm. Due to its climatic, hydrological, geological and topographical conditions, Albania is one of the richest in Europe in terms of biodiversity. Almost 30% of the entire flora and 42% fauna ...
Network of protected areas in Albania (2020) [1] Despite being a relatively small country, Albania is exceedingly rich in biodiversity.Its ecosystems and habitats support over 5,550 species of vascular and non-vascular plants and more than 15,600 species of coniferous and non-coniferous evergreens, most of which are threatened at global and European levels.
Floqi, Tania, Daut Vezi and Ilirian Malollari – Identification and Evaluation of Water Pollution from Albanian Tanneries, Desalination 213, Number 1-3 (2007): 56–64. Muller, Daniel, Thomas Sikor – Effects of Post-Socialist Reforms on Land Cover and Land Use in South-Eastern Albania. Applied Geography 26, Number 3-4 (2006): 175–191.
The Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of Albania (Albanian: Pyjet e vjetër të Ahut të Shqipërisë) encompasses the beech forests of Gashi in Valbonë Valley National Park and Rajcë in Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park.
The area is the first protected area to be established in Albania as a hunting reserve in July 1940. The current nature reserve was established in 2010 encompassing the Kunë Island, the Kunë-Vain lagoon, the woodlands, and several ecosystems. Notably, it has been also identified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. [7]
Albania ratified the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage on 10 July 1989, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. [3] As of 2021, there are four sites in Albania inscribed on the list and a further four sites on the tentative list. [4]
Guri i Nikës-Lenie-Valamarë Protected Landscape (Albanian: Peisazh i Mbrojtur Guri i Nikës-Lenie-Valamarë) is a protected area in southeastern Albania, spanning an area of 22 km 2 (8.5 sq mi). [2] It was established in 1996 to protect several ecosystems and biodiversity of national importance. [3]