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Extreme temperatures changing Serbia, biologist warns of irreversible damage from fires
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Extreme temperatures changing Serbia, biologist warns of irreversible damage from fires

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Biologist Tanja Vukov stated that irreversible damage has already occurred due to fires in Deliblatska Peščara.
  • She highlighted the loss of valuable plant species like peonies and the impact on the protected wetland Labudovo Okno, crucial for migratory birds.
  • Vukov warned that some plant and animal species important at European and world levels may be lost permanently.

The fires in Deliblatska Peščara have caused irreversible damage, with valuable plant species and a crucial wetland habitat under threat, according to biologist Tanja Vukov. Speaking to N1 Serbia, Vukov expressed grave concern over the ecological impact of the blazes that have ravaged the protected area.

"In Deliblatska Peščara, we have such valuable plants like peonies and Banat peonies, then the Eastern imperial eagle, and even the wetland habitat Labudovo Okno, which is protected internationally and is very important for all migratory birds," Vukov explained. She emphasized that the destruction poses a significant threat to biodiversity.

In Deliblatska Peščara, we have such valuable plants like peonies and Banat peonies, then the Eastern imperial eagle, and even the wetland habitat Labudovo Okno, which is protected internationally and is very important for all migratory birds.

— Tanja VukovThe biologist described the ecological value of the Deliblatska Peščara area.

Vukov warned that the damage could lead to the permanent loss of certain species. "You will irreversibly lose some species that are important at the European and world levels," she stated, underscoring the far-reaching consequences of the fires beyond Serbia's borders. The biologist's assessment points to a critical situation requiring urgent attention to mitigate further ecological harm.

You will irreversibly lose some species that are important at the European and world levels.

— Tanja VukovThe biologist warned about the permanent loss of species due to the fires.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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