MAPPING OF MARSHES AND WETLAND AREAS IN REPUBLIC OF N. MACEDONIA

Abstract

Wetlands are special ecosystems, besides to natural lakes and artificial reservoirs, have an important role in the functioning of environment. In this case, marshes and wetlands (riparian marsh areas) have been mapped. The aim of paper is to determine the regional distribution and location of wetlands on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, for providing information to the scientists, experts and wider public with particular emphasis on expanding the scientific research of these hydrologic objects and their protection as important segments in the environment.