Blinaja (Albanian: Blinajë), also known as the Blinaja Hunting Area of Special Importance (Albanian: Vendgjuetia me Rëndësi të Veçantë "Blinaja"), is a hunting area of special importance in Kosovo.[1] It was initially established in 1955 and later re-established in February 2009 with a total area of 2,794 hectares (6,900 acres). The protection of this park falls under the responsibility of the Kosovo Forestry Agency.[2]
Blinaja is situated in the western region of the lowland of Kosovo and is approximately 32 kilometres (20mi) southwest of Pristina. The terrain elevates to heights ranging from 600 to 850m (1,970 to 2,790ft) above sea level, encompassing a hilly expanse dedicated to hunting grounds.[3]
Biodiversity
Within this hunting area, the living plant life showcases a multitude of indigenous species alongside a diverse wild fauna. The thriving vegetation is a product of historical evolutionary processes and favorable geographical, orographic, climatic, geological, and pedological conditions. The terrain is marked by a hill belt with moderate breaks and no distinct slopes. Hydrographically, there are small ravines that dry up completely in the summer. To ensure a consistent water supply, 30 water catchment dams have been built.[3]
The majority of the forest cover, exceeding 90%, consists of coppice forests, while the remaining features include tall forests, meadows, pastures, water bodies, etc.
Blinaja is a confined hunting ground, signifying restricted movement for both cultivated fauna and natural predators. The absence of predators emphasizes hunting as the primary method for regulating animal populations and sustaining biological balance. This approach prevents an excessive rise in animal numbers beyond the biological equilibrium, ensuring optimal conditions for food availability and the preservation of the ecosystem.
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