Journal of Environmental Biology

Biodiversity conservation status in the Republic of Kosovo

with focus on biodiversity centres

Author Details

Veselaj Zeqir

(Corresponding author)

Department of Biology-Chemistry, Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina, Str. Agim Ramadani

n.n. 10000, Prishtina

e-mail: zeqir.veselaj@uni-pr.edu

Mustafa Behxhet

Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Str. Mother Theresa n.n 10000, Prishtina

Hajdari Avni

Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Str. Mother Theresa n.n 10000, Prishtina

Krasniqi Zenel

Department of Biology-Chemistry, Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina, Str. Agim Ramadani n.n. 10000, Prishtina

Publication Data

Paper received:

28 October 2010

Revised received:

02 July 2011

Accepted:

23 July 2011

Abstract

This paper presents the most recent results on Kosovo biodiversity conservation efforts with focus on two main biodiversity centers of Kosovo: Sharri mountain (already declared as National Park) and Bjeshket e Nemuna mountains in process of designation as a National park. The study presents collection of up to date publications on biodiversity of Kosovo. Of course, there is still to be investigated particularly in the field of lower plants as well invertebrate fauna species. Beside the small territory of 10,887 km², Kosovo is quite rich in both plant and animal biodiversity. Up to date1800 vascular plant species have been recorded, while expected number is about 2500 species. Number of higher vertebrates is 210, while the invertebrates are not studied with exception of Lepidoptera with about 150 species. There is no Red List of species for Kosovo developed yet, while some short term conservation measures have already taken place.

Key words

Biodiversity centers, Sharri National Park, Bjeshket e Nemuna, Endemics

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