22 February 2016
22.02.2016 - On the initiative of the Kosovo Institute for Nature Protection and based on the professional reasoning prepared by this Institute, the Municipality of Vushtrri has also taken under protection seven nature protected areas that belong to the category of natural monuments.
The decision of the Municipal Assembly of Vushtrri states: Based on the Law on Nature Protection (Official Gazette of the Republic of Kosovo No. 85/2010), the Assembly of the Municipality of Vushtrri on the date 28.01.2016, declares by Decision under protection as natural values the following natural monuments: The Shparth Trees (Quercus frainetto) in Zhilivodë, The Oak Trees (Quercus sp) in Druarë, The Oak Tree Complex (Quercus sp) in Galicë, The Bung Tree (Quercus petrea) in Shtitaricë, The Rrënjës Tree (Quercus robur) in Dumnicë of Llugë, The Thermomineral Water Spring in Gjelbishtë and The Oak Tree (Quercus cerris) in Ceceli.
It is also requested from the citizens to respect these natural monuments mentioned above, and in case of non-compliance or damage by the citizens, action will be taken in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.
Currently, in the register of nature protected areas, which is maintained by the Kosovo Institute for Nature Protection, 161 protected areas of different categories are registered, such as: 19 Strict Nature Reserves, 2 National Parks, 135 Natural Monuments, 2 Nature Parks, 4 Natural Landscapes, and 1 Special Protected Area for Birds.