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This is a list of protected areas in Kosovo which includes 2 national parks, 11 nature reserves, 99 natural monuments and 3 protected landscapes. [1] The total area of all protected areas in the country is 118,913 hectares (1,189.13 km 2 ).
Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park (Albanian: Parku Kombëtar Bjeshkët e Nemuna) is a national park in the districts of Gjakovë and Pejë in western Kosovo.It encompasses 63,028 hectares (630.28 km 2) of mountainous terrain, with numerous lakes, dense deciduous and coniferous forests and alpine landscapes.
The Sharr Mountains National Park has an alpine climate, with some continental influence. [3] [4] The mean monthly temperature ranges between −1.3 °C (29.7 °F) (in January) and 20 °C (68 °F) (in July), whilst the mean annual precipitation ranges between 600 millimetres (24 inches) and 1,200 millimetres (47 inches) depending on elevation.
Sharr Mountains National Park is in the territory of Kosovo and covers 534.69 km 2 (206 sq mi) on the northern slopes of the Šar Mountains as well as the mountains of Oshlak and Jezercë. The National Park "Šar-Planina Mt." was proclaimed in 1986 within the temporary boundaries of 390.00 km 2 (150.58 sq mi), [14] [15] [16] and opened in 1995 ...
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In 1981, due to its location, climate, rich forests, variety of herbs, and area for holiday and recreation, 121.06 km 2 (46.74 sq mi) of the range were proclaimed a national park. [3] [7] [18] The national park is situated on a relatively flat region, at an altitude of about 1,700 m (5,577 ft). This central Kopaonik plateau is called Suvo Rudište.
Rugova (Albanian: Rugova or Rugovë) is a mountain region located to the north-west of the city of Peja, in Kosovo. According to notes of Rugova it has been inhabited since before the 12th century. In 2013, it was designated a national park by the Parliament of Kosovo.
Valbona River in the former Valbona Valley National Park, now the Alps of Albania National Park. There are three national parks in the Accursed Mountains — one each in Montenegro, Kosovo, and Albania. Illegal deforestation is a major problem. To some extent even the national parks are affected. In dry summers forest fires are common.