Protection and Restoration of Biodiversity of Semani basin VEZIR MUHARREMAJ
Author: Prof Dr Vezir Muharremaj
Affiliation: Polis University
Background
The Semani River and its basin are important assets for Albania with dense inhabitant centers and rich natural resources, holding high biodiversity with endemic plant and wildlife species. The National Park of Tomorri and Fir of Drenove, Osumi Canyon and Nature Monuments hold outstanding value. In this paper, the selected appropriate theories applied in biodiversity are described as well as the methodology used regarding the issues related to Seman watershed: deforestation, soil erosion and sedimentation; flooding and pollution which have affected the preservation of biodiversity and sustainability of the natural resources management.
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