MANAGEMENT OF BIODIVERSITY IN THE EMERALD SITE "POHREBENI"

The object of this study is the Emerald Site "Pohrebeni" which was created to conserve the biodiversity and natural habitats of European importance. The research is focused on establishing the protection status and level of growth and development of flora and fauna species in their natural habitats, and served as scientific source in the creation of the Management Plan of this Site. In order to achieve this goal, field and laboratory researches were carried out. As a result, twelve rare plant species and nineteen animal species protected through national and international instruments were highlighted. Among the animal species, five of them are also protected at European level. The level of development of herbaceous species is dependent on the density of the trees, season, climatic conditions, etc. At the end of spring, the layer of herbaceous species in the referenced area registered a rich development. The abundance of rare species ranges from Very numerous specimens (75-100%) to Very few specimens (<10%). The species Delphinium fissum and Cephalanthera longifolia were only reported once, which warns of their vulnerability. Based on the results, the Management Plan of the Emerald Site "Pohrebeni" was developed. The Plan included the management actions for the sustainable conservation of biodiversity, such as the integrated conservation of the rare species together with their natural ecosystems and the monitoring of the level of conservation of species recorded only once and those protected at European level. Another important measure included in the Plan is the continuous informing of the general public about the importance of biodiversity conservation.