Marija Maksin

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Identification of ecological corridors for the large carnivores as an important input for infrastructure planning in Serbia – Case study of National Park Đerdap

Marina Nenković-Riznić, Marija Maksin

Europa XXI (2025) vol. 49, pp. 03

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Abstract

Inadequate planning of transport and spatial infrastructure significantly contributes to biodiversity loss through increased habitat fragmentation and wildlife mortality. In alignment with the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, Serbia must harmonize infrastructure development with nature conservation principles. This paper presents a refined methodological approach for identifying and integrating ecological corridors into spatial and infrastructure planning, developed within the ConnectGREEN project. Using the case study of Đerdap National Park, the paper outlines steps taken to define, protect, and manage ecological corridors for large carnivores in Serbia. The results provide strategic recommendations and participatory planning insights that could inform sustainable development policies across the region.

Keywords: ecological corridors, large carnivores, transport planning, Serbia, Đerdap National Park

Marina Nenković-Riznić [m.nenkovic.riznic@gmail.com], Institute of Architecture and Urban&Spatial Planning of Serbia, Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade: Serbia
Marija Maksin [micic70a@yahoo.com], Institute of Architecture and Urban&Spatial Planning of Serbia, Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade: Serbia

Citation

APA: Nenković-Riznić, M., & Maksin, M. (2025). Identification of ecological corridors for the large carnivores as an important input for infrastructure planning in Serbia – Case study of National Park Đerdap. Europa XXI, 49, 03. https://doi.org/
MLA: Nenković-Riznić, Marina, and Maksin, Marija. "Identification of ecological corridors for the large carnivores as an important input for infrastructure planning in Serbia – Case study of National Park Đerdap". Europa XXI, vol. 49, 2025, pp. 03. https://doi.org/
Chicago: Nenković-Riznić, Marina, and Maksin, Marija. "Identification of ecological corridors for the large carnivores as an important input for infrastructure planning in Serbia – Case study of National Park Đerdap". Europa XXI 49 (2025): 03. https://doi.org/
Harvard: Nenković-Riznić, M., & Maksin, M. 2025. "Identification of ecological corridors for the large carnivores as an important input for infrastructure planning in Serbia – Case study of National Park Đerdap". Europa XXI, vol. 49, pp. 03. https://doi.org/