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- Title
STUDIMI SOCIO EKONOMIK PER PARKUN KOMBETAR DIVJAKA KARAVASTA.
- Authors
GOGA, Thanas; KROMIDHA, Genti; DEDEJ, Zamir; SENA, Sabah
- Abstract
Divjake-Karavasta is a National Park and one of the four Ramsar sites in Albania. It shelters large quantities of wintering birds and it is also a major nesting site for species of conservation concern, like the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus). The DKPN area is home to approximately 15'000 residents. The research process was designed to be participatory and sought inputs from technical specialists, representing a range of perspectives including: development actors; environmental NGOs; business; tourism providers; agricultural producers; fishing industries; health and education specialists; and marginalized groups. The information was collected from the background review, the individual and household survey questionnaire, key informant interviews and the local level focus groups. The findings presented in this section reflect the views expressed by local residents, community based organizations, specific interest groups, businesses and government agencies. There is great agricultural potential in the DKNP area with fertile land and accessible water resources, however, there are neither managed nor captured efficiently. Sustainable land and water use is not achievable while the current levels of pollution continue. The current levels of fishing are also not sustainable and there is a need to develop alternative livelihoods and income revenues in order to reduce dependence on unsustainable and detrimental practices. The research process has identified several environmental protection issues in relation to industrial pollution, municipal pollution, agricultural pollution, deforestation and a lack of awareness about environmental degradation and protection among local communities and park area users. There is also a lack of communication and coordination with different stakeholders on environmental protection programs. The levels of environmental degradation of the lagoon put all potential opportunities relating to tourism development, fishing and fisheries, agricultural development and income generation at risk. However, the sustainable development of the DKNP area requires engagement with the local communities. It is essential therefore that the local communities are given an opportunity to participate in events and activities which would contribute to sustainable management of the lagoon resources. The DKNP administration must have in place excellent management capacity and good relations with a wide variety of stakeholders. They have to develop, provide oversight and coordinate an integrated management strategy to harness and protect the DKNP area resources.
- Publication
Vizione, 2015, Vol 24, p313
- ISSN
1409-8962
- Publication type
Article