Učka

Park prirode Učka obuhvaća istoimenu planinu i dio područja Ćićarije, a smješten je uz obalu sjevernog Jadrana na jednoj od najsjevernijih točaka Mediterana, te veže Istru i kontinentalni dio Hrvatske.
Vrijednosti zbog kojih je Učka proglašena parkom prirode poznate su već odavno, a leže u njenom reljefu i neposrednoj blizini mora, što je uvjetovalo razvoju specifične klime te bujne šumske vegetacije. Tome valja dodati bogata livadna i druga antropogena staništa na kojima nalazimo brojne endemske, ugrožene i zaštićene biljne i životinjske vrste.
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Učka Nature Park encompasses Mount Učka and a part of the Ćićarija mountain range. It is located along the northern Adriatic coast at one of the most northerly points of the Mediterranean, right where Istria meets the continental part of Croatia.
The distinctive features for which this area was proclaimed a nature park have been known about for long time. Due to its relief and proximity to the sea, the area is characterised by a particular climate and lush forest vegetation. Also important are its rich meadows and other anthropogenic habitats that are home to numerous endemic, threatened and protected plant and animal species.
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