Rakitnica () is the main tributary of the first section of the Neretva river, also called Upper Neretva (). It meets Neretva from the right, flowing from north to south, between Bjelašnica and Visočica mountains.
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.
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 (), including the Rakitnica river. 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
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
Municipal Website of Konjic Website of Konjic Konjicani Neretva.org Open Project Rafting Neretva Ambasada Neretva Rafting
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