HISTORY
Short park history
Cijevna Canyon Natural Monument was designated a protected natural area in 2017 to preserve its exceptional natural, landscape and biodiversity values. Located in the Municipality of Tuzi, directly on the border with Albania, it covers 2,022 hectares and is one of Montenegro’s most valuable natural areas.
Cijevna Canyon Nature Monument
The area was declared a protected natural asset in 2017.
An area of international importance
Natural monument Cijevna Canyon is KBA, IBA, IPA, EMERALD, NATURA 2000, UNESCO MAB, GREEN BELT
2015
The process of declaring the Cijevna River canyon a natural monument began when the Urban Municipality of Tuzi submitted Request No. 01-D-116/1 of 23 January 2015 for the preparation of a Protection Study for the canyon.
2017
The Podgorica Municipal Assembly adopted the Decision on the Designation of “Cijevna Canyon” Natural Monument
2018
Tuzi acquired the status of an independent municipality in Montenegro.
2022
Following the separation and establishment of the independent Municipality of Tuzi, its Municipal Assembly adopted the Decision on the Designation of “Cijevna Canyon” Natural Monument.
2025
By decision of the Tuzi Municipal Assembly, the limited liability company Cijevna Canyon Natural Monument was established and entrusted with managing the protected area.
An Area of International Importance
Cijevna Canyon is recognised nationally and internationally for its exceptional natural values and rich biodiversity. It is part of the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) network, an Important Bird Area (IBA) and an Important Plant Area (IPA). It is also included in the Emerald Network and the European Green Belt and is recognised as a Natura 2000 site. Cijevna Canyon also forms part of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) area “Lake Skadar Basin”, further confirming its importance for natural heritage conservation, sustainable development and improved relations between people and nature.
KBA
IBA
IPA
EMERALD
NATURA 2000
UNESCO MAB
EUROPEAN GREEN BELT
Refugijum biodiverziteta i prostor za istraživanje
CEPF je zajednička inicijativa Francuske agencije za razvoj (Agence Française de Développement – AFD), Conservation International-a, Evropske unije, Fondation Franklinia, Fondation Hans Wilsdorf, Globalnog fonda za životnu sredinu (GEF), Vlade Kanade, Vlade Japana, Hempel fondacije, organizacije The Nature Conservancy i Svjetske banke. Jedan od osnovnih ciljeva CEPF-a jeste da obezbijedi aktivno uključivanje civilnog društva u očuvanje biodiverziteta.
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