Strict nature reserves of Croatia

•Franka Benić, Paola Gomaz i Iva Puharić

Strict nature reserves

• area of land and/or sea where nature hasn’t been changed

• these nature reserves are intended for scientific research and
monitoring of nature
• the highest level of protection
Bijele i Samarske stijene Hajdučki i Rožanski kukovi
Bijele i Samarske
stijene

• located near Velika Kapela on the

mountain of Velebit
• 5 sharp rocks in a row called
Fingers ( Prsti )
• A valley with a "chapel"
• closest to major city Rijeka
• best time to visit is in spring and
autumn
• Bijele stijene – 1335 meters
• Samarske stijene – 1305 meters
• landscapes : limestone and karst
rocks, beech trees growing from
stones, abysses, cliffs
Flora