Effects of tourism on littoral plants of lake Provala and Begecka Jama

Wetlands are characterized by a unique combination of ecological factors and are currently facing significant threats, particularly to plant diversity. In 2023, the influence of sports and recreational tourism on plant diversity in the littoral zones of Lake Provala and the Nature Park Begecka Jama was investigated. The diversity of plant species and physical and chemical characteristics of water were analyzed. The results revealed that at sites under pressure, a smaller number of plant species was recorded compared to the control site. According to the PERMANOVA analysis, there is no statistically significant difference between pressured and non-pressured locations. Since sports and recreational tourism is permitted in the studied areas, the findings confirm that they do not have a significant impact on plant diversity.