Floristic diversity in the Brdjani gorge: Assessment of endangerment and conservation measures

The aim of this study is to better understand the floristic composition of the Brdjani Gorge serpentinite habitat, focusing on diversity, conservation status and possible conservation strategies for specific plant groups. The results show that the gorge area is populated by 119 plant species distributed across 85 genera and 36 families. Among these species, there are autochthonous species specific to the habitat, such as Asplenium adulterinum, Hemionitis marantae, Halacsya sendtneri and Silene paradoxa. Upon reviewing the IUCN Red List shows that most species are classified as "Not evaluated," indicating that the conservation status of these species still needs to be studied in detail. However, human activities such as the construction of the municipal landfill pose a significant threat to the native plant species. Due to the important role of serpentinite habitats in the conservation of biodiversity, immediate action is needed to protect this valuable area in Serbia.