Integrated ecological assessment of the Drini i Bardhë River basin based on biological quality elements: preliminary studies
| dc.contributor.author | Morina, Refat | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yancheva, Vesela | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gashi, Valdet | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kovac-Spahi, Esen | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-10T09:45:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-08-10T09:45:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-07-21 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This preliminary study evaluated the ecological condition of selected river sections in the Drini i Bardhë basin, Kosovo. Marked spatial variation was observed: Burim–Istog, Drelaj, and Jasiq–Erenik showed comparatively high ecological quality, whereas downstream and urban-influenced sections had lower diversity and poorer condition. Nutrient enrichment and wastewater effects were evident at several sites. Of the 19 sites with complete classifications, 21.1% were in good, 26.3% in moderate, 47.4% in poor, and 5.3% in bad status. The findings confirm the value of biological quality elements for Water Framework Directive-oriented assessment in Kosovo and emphasize the need for standardized georeferencing, seasonal replication, quantitative fish records, and complete site-level datasets. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1313-9940 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.uni-plovdiv.bg/handle/store/1065 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" | |
| dc.subject | biological quality elements | |
| dc.subject | ecological status | |
| dc.subject | macroinvertebrates | |
| dc.subject | macrophytes | |
| dc.subject | fish fauna | |
| dc.subject | Water Framework Directive | |
| dc.title | Integrated ecological assessment of the Drini i Bardhë River basin based on biological quality elements: preliminary studies | |
| dc.type | Article |