Croatia can be proud of the preservation of forest habitats notably in the western region of Gorski Kotar, Mount Velebit, the Lonjsko Polje field southeast of Zagreb and in the Spacva River basin in eastern Croatia.
Croatia has as many as 105 types of forest habitats rich in biodiversity.
For instance, oak forests in the basins of the Sava and Drava river are home to the European endangered bird species such as white-tailed eagle, lesser spotted eagle and black stork.
Beech and fir forests in the Dinara mountainous region are home to wolves, lynxes and bears.
Almost all forest areas in Croatia are classified according to NATURA 2000 criteria to be protected in accordance with EU Habitats Directive.
Major threats to the conservation of Croatian forests and woodlands stem from the air, water and soil pollution as well as from the construction of transport corridors through forest areas.