Rakitnica (Neretva)
| Rakitnica Ракитница | |
|---|---|
Upstream view on the Rakitnica river, squeezed in a deep narrow canyon between Bjelašnica (on the left) and Visočica (on the right). | |
| Location | |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Zucina Vrela |
| • location | Above Rakitnica village under the northwestern ridge of Treskavica mountain. |
| • coordinates | 43°38′04″N 18°19′03″E / 43.634420°N 18.317633°E |
| • elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| 2nd source | Confluence of Crna Rijeka & Glibovac |
| • location | 2 kilometers downstream of Zucina Vrela |
| • coordinates | 43°38′35″N 18°17′59″E / 43.6430165°N 18.2998538°E |
| • elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | The Neretva river between Glavatičevo and Konjic |
• coordinates | 43°33′16″N 18°04′12″E / 43.5544°N 18.0700°E |
• elevation | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Length | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Neretva→ Adriatic Sea |
| Landmarks | Lukomir, Stećak's UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Glibovac, Pijevac, Velaškovac, Tušilska Rijeka, Međeđa, Grušćanska Rijeka |
| • right | Veliki Do, Lađevac, Kolijevka, Potoci, Zapolje, Šklope, Studenac |
| Waterbodies | Blatačko Lake |
| Waterfalls | Peruće |
Rakitnica (Serbian Cyrillic: Ракитница) is the main tributary of the first section of the Neretva river, also called Upper Neretva (Bosnian: Gornja Neretva). It meets Neretva from the right, flowing from north to south, between Bjelašnica and Visočica mountains.[1]
Geography
The Rakitnica river begins as Crna Rijeka (English = Black River) from "Zucina Vrela" (English = "Zuco's Wellsprings") that emerges in the areal above Rakitnica village under the northwestern ridge of Treskavica mountain, and after a short run, cca. 2 kilometers, and confluence with Glibovac creek it becomes Rakitnica. The Rakitnica river forms a 26 km long canyon, on its 33 km long stretch, carved between Bjelašnica and Visočica, southeast from Sarajevo.[2]
Protection
Bosnia and Herzegovina on several occasions, since 1998, was preparing to establish a large national park which, according to developed but never operationalized plans, would comprise the entire region of Gornja Neretva (English: Upper Neretva), including the Rakitnica river.[3][4] However parts of the river course and canyon features are designated Nature Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
External links
- Glavatičevo
- ZELENI-NERETVA Konjic NGO For Preservation Of The Neretva River And Environment Protection
- Declaration For The Protection Of The Neretva River for download - Declaration Initiator, ZELENI-NERETVA Konjic NGO For Preservation Of The Neretva River And Environment Protection
- WWF Panda - Living Neretva
- Regional Programme for Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe Council of Europe - Directorate of Culture, Cultural and Natural Heritage
- Balkan Trout Restoration Group Site
- Center of expertise on hydropower impacts on fish and fish habitat, Canada
- REC Transboundary Cooperation Through the Management of Shared Natural Resources
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Commission for Preservation of National Monuments
- International Rivers
- Interactive site that demonstrates dams' effects on rivers
- Municipal Website of Konjic (in Bosnian)
- Website of Konjic (in Bosnian and English)
- Konjicani
- Neretva.org Open Project
- Rafting Neretva
- Ambasada Neretva Rafting
References
- ^ "SummitPost - Rakitnica inside -- Photo Albums". www.summitpost.org. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ Mučibabić B., Ur. (1998). Geografski atlas Bosne i Hercegovine. Sarajevo: Geodetski zavod BiH. ISBN 9958-766-00-0.
- ^ "Our view of the Hydroelectrical Power Station System "Upper Neretva"" (PDF). ZELENI-NERETVA Konjic NGO For Preservation Of The Neretva River And Environment Protection. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ^ "Arguments Pro&Contra - Why Are We Contra The Hydroelectrical Power Station System "Upper Neretva"". ZELENI-NERETVA Konjic NGO For Preservation Of The Neretva River And Environment Protection. Retrieved 2009-06-22.