NATURAL MONUMENTS OF TOMORRICA REGION IN ALBANIA

This article provides a detailed analysis of the geomorphologic features of this region and its natural monuments. Considering the importance of the preservation and evaluation of the natural heritage, this article treats the natural conditions of this region, in the function of the natural monuments and the values that they have. Firstly, there is determined the geographical position of this region, then there is provided an evaluation of the nature considering: geology, geological structures, climate, hydrograph and vegetation. The morphological analysis of the landscape, occupies an important place, accompanied by geomorphologic profiles. Meanwhile the second part of this article treats the natural monuments of this region. There is made a classification of the natural monuments in: geo monuments, bio monuments and hydro monuments. It treats the monuments declared by the government, and then a number of other monuments are proposed reflecting all their characteristics. All these natural objects are accompanied by photos and sketches. They display their natural, touristic and environmental values. In the end there are given conclusions and recommendations.