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challenges of tourism development in protected areas of croatia and slovenia
fertile land (Ogrin and Mužina, 2005). Over the past decades, grazing di-
minished, but today more farmers have livestock so grazing is gradually be-
ing reintroduced into Rakitovsko-movraški Karst. The higher grasslands
are less grazed on and overgrown, even though they become overgrown
more slowly than lower areas. Currently, the dry karst meadows are envi-
ronments recognised for their exceptional diversity in terms of flowering
plants and dolines, and are mostly overgrown with tree and shrub species
(Kaligarič, 1997; 2005).
Land use for agricultural production is limited to the valley bottoms
and terraced slopes around settlements in the Kraški Rob. It is mainly in-
tended for the production of food for self-sufficiency. The conditions for the
growth of cultivated plants vary considerably in the study area, this due to
the different altitudes and varying distance from the sea. The surface ris-
es from Podpeč to Rakitovec by 150 m, while Rakitovsko-movraški Karst,
which continues westwards in the hinterland, stands between this area and
the sea. Rakitovec has a noticeably cooler climate, which does not allow
the cultivation of grape vines and plants that need warmth, while in Zazid
grapes (and other warmth-dependent crops) thrive in the most favourable
sun-facing locations. Podpeč has perhaps the best conditions for agricul-
ture in the area.
Results and discussion
During data collection, numerous natural and cultural amenities were
identified and inventoried by the team. Then, with consideration of nat-
uralness and accessibility, as suggested by the model above, a selection of
amenities with greater potential was shortlisted.
Rakitovec lies at 530 m, near the border with Croatia in the southeast-
ern part of Kraški Rob. Much of this settlement is located on a steep slope
at the foot of Kavčič, above Rakitovska vala, and a smaller and younger part
in the vicinity of Rakitovec railway station along the Prešnica–Pula route.
In the older part of Rakitovec (Fig. 3), houses are close to each other and are
located on terraces connected by narrow roads and paths. The part close to
the train station is less densely built and most houses have gardens.
Zazid lies at an altitude of 387 m, on the sunny slope of Lipnik (Fig.
4). The older part of Zazid is densely built around a central square with a
church and cemetery. The roads and paths in the settlement are very nar-
row. The newer part of Zazid, however, spreads into the eastern periph-
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fertile land (Ogrin and Mužina, 2005). Over the past decades, grazing di-
minished, but today more farmers have livestock so grazing is gradually be-
ing reintroduced into Rakitovsko-movraški Karst. The higher grasslands
are less grazed on and overgrown, even though they become overgrown
more slowly than lower areas. Currently, the dry karst meadows are envi-
ronments recognised for their exceptional diversity in terms of flowering
plants and dolines, and are mostly overgrown with tree and shrub species
(Kaligarič, 1997; 2005).
Land use for agricultural production is limited to the valley bottoms
and terraced slopes around settlements in the Kraški Rob. It is mainly in-
tended for the production of food for self-sufficiency. The conditions for the
growth of cultivated plants vary considerably in the study area, this due to
the different altitudes and varying distance from the sea. The surface ris-
es from Podpeč to Rakitovec by 150 m, while Rakitovsko-movraški Karst,
which continues westwards in the hinterland, stands between this area and
the sea. Rakitovec has a noticeably cooler climate, which does not allow
the cultivation of grape vines and plants that need warmth, while in Zazid
grapes (and other warmth-dependent crops) thrive in the most favourable
sun-facing locations. Podpeč has perhaps the best conditions for agricul-
ture in the area.
Results and discussion
During data collection, numerous natural and cultural amenities were
identified and inventoried by the team. Then, with consideration of nat-
uralness and accessibility, as suggested by the model above, a selection of
amenities with greater potential was shortlisted.
Rakitovec lies at 530 m, near the border with Croatia in the southeast-
ern part of Kraški Rob. Much of this settlement is located on a steep slope
at the foot of Kavčič, above Rakitovska vala, and a smaller and younger part
in the vicinity of Rakitovec railway station along the Prešnica–Pula route.
In the older part of Rakitovec (Fig. 3), houses are close to each other and are
located on terraces connected by narrow roads and paths. The part close to
the train station is less densely built and most houses have gardens.
Zazid lies at an altitude of 387 m, on the sunny slope of Lipnik (Fig.
4). The older part of Zazid is densely built around a central square with a
church and cemetery. The roads and paths in the settlement are very nar-
row. The newer part of Zazid, however, spreads into the eastern periph-
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