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Studimi për mbrojtjen e Luginës së Lumit Vjosa në bazë të standardeve të IUCN-së për zonat e mbrojtura

Studimi për mbrojtjen e Luginës së Lumit Vjosa në bazë të standardeve të IUCN-së për zonat e mbrojtura

This report provides insight into the rationale and feasability of declaring a protected area for the Vjosa Valley, along with the management objectives and associated protected area categories that would ensure the conservation of the area’s key values. 

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2021
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Sovinc, Andrej

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