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explanatory notes on tourism in protected areas of croatia and slovenia
Tab. 1 IUCN protected area categories
IUCN Name Definition
type of the category
Strict nature reserve Strictly protected for biodiversity and also possibly geological/
Ia Wilderness area geomorphological features, where human visitation, use and im-
Ib National park pacts are controlled and limited to ensure protection of the con-
II Natural monument servation values. These areas are primary used for scientific re-
III or feature search and monitoring.
IV Habitat/species man- Usually large unmodified or slightly modified areas, retaining
V agement area their natural character and influence, without permanent or sig-
Protected landscape nificant human habitation, protected and managed to preserve
VI or seascape their natural condition.
Protected areas with Large natural or near-natural areas protecting large-scale eco-
sustainable use of logical processes with characteristic species and ecosystems,
natural resources which also have environmentally and culturally compatible
spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor oppor-
tunities.
Areas set aside to protect a specific natural monument, which
can be a landform, sea mount, marine cavern, geological feature
such as a cave, or a living feature such as an ancient grove. This
category usually comprises of smaller areas with important sig-
nificance for visitors.
Areas to protect particular species or habitats, where manage-
ment reflects this priority. Many will need regular, active inter-
ventions to meet the needs of particular species or habitats, but
this is not a requirement of the category.
Where the interaction of people and nature over time has pro-
duced a distinct character with significant ecological, biological,
cultural and scenic value: and where safeguarding the integrity
of this interaction is vital to protecting and sustaining the area
and its associated nature conservation and other values.
Areas which conserve ecosystems, together with associated cul-
tural values and traditional natural resource management sys-
tems. Generally large, mainly in a natural condition, with a pro-
portion under sustainable natural resource management and
where low-level non-industrial natural resource use, compatible
with nature conservation, is seen as one of the main aims.
Source: according to Leung et al., 2018, adapted by authors
Categories of protected areas in Croatia and Slovenia
According to data of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of the
Republic of Croatia (2019c), protected areas encompass 8.54% of the total
area of the Republic of Croatia, i.e. 12.22% of land territory and 1.94% of
sea territory. Of all categories of protected areas in Croatia, the greatest
amount of area is given to nature parks, ahead of significant landscapes, re-
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Tab. 1 IUCN protected area categories
IUCN Name Definition
type of the category
Strict nature reserve Strictly protected for biodiversity and also possibly geological/
Ia Wilderness area geomorphological features, where human visitation, use and im-
Ib National park pacts are controlled and limited to ensure protection of the con-
II Natural monument servation values. These areas are primary used for scientific re-
III or feature search and monitoring.
IV Habitat/species man- Usually large unmodified or slightly modified areas, retaining
V agement area their natural character and influence, without permanent or sig-
Protected landscape nificant human habitation, protected and managed to preserve
VI or seascape their natural condition.
Protected areas with Large natural or near-natural areas protecting large-scale eco-
sustainable use of logical processes with characteristic species and ecosystems,
natural resources which also have environmentally and culturally compatible
spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor oppor-
tunities.
Areas set aside to protect a specific natural monument, which
can be a landform, sea mount, marine cavern, geological feature
such as a cave, or a living feature such as an ancient grove. This
category usually comprises of smaller areas with important sig-
nificance for visitors.
Areas to protect particular species or habitats, where manage-
ment reflects this priority. Many will need regular, active inter-
ventions to meet the needs of particular species or habitats, but
this is not a requirement of the category.
Where the interaction of people and nature over time has pro-
duced a distinct character with significant ecological, biological,
cultural and scenic value: and where safeguarding the integrity
of this interaction is vital to protecting and sustaining the area
and its associated nature conservation and other values.
Areas which conserve ecosystems, together with associated cul-
tural values and traditional natural resource management sys-
tems. Generally large, mainly in a natural condition, with a pro-
portion under sustainable natural resource management and
where low-level non-industrial natural resource use, compatible
with nature conservation, is seen as one of the main aims.
Source: according to Leung et al., 2018, adapted by authors
Categories of protected areas in Croatia and Slovenia
According to data of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of the
Republic of Croatia (2019c), protected areas encompass 8.54% of the total
area of the Republic of Croatia, i.e. 12.22% of land territory and 1.94% of
sea territory. Of all categories of protected areas in Croatia, the greatest
amount of area is given to nature parks, ahead of significant landscapes, re-
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