Studies to support the development of new generation capacities and related transmission Task 4 - Site selection Volume 1 –Main report
November, 2007 Page 51 (104)
Figure 5-4 Valuable natural objects in the area. Kosovo C sites marked with black.
A field survey of the fauna, flora and habitats of the proposed sites, and the project area as a whole was carried out by two biologists 11-15.4.2007. Several excursions to the three sites were undertaken at different times of day (early morning, late morning and dusk) to see, hear and observe as many vertebrates as possible. The flora and vegetation was mapped at the same time, although the time of year was not optimal for this task. In order to be able to compare and assess the value of the three sites on a national level excursions were undertaken to areas outside of the project area as well. The vegetation of the following locations was investigated more thoroughly: • •
The south-west side of Plemetin (incl. Kosovo B site) and Environs of Bivolak and Berisha villages (incl. Bivolak site).
Most species of plants (trees, bushes and herbs) were identified. The natural plant communities and the plant communities which are a result of anthropogenic factors European Agency for Reconstruction Pöyry-CESI-Terna-Decon