Conservation and management of protected areas in Serbia

Conservation and management of protected areas in Serbia. In this paper special attention is given for some important questions related conservation and management of natural protected areas in Serbia. In focus are procedure for identification, nomination, valorization, study preparation and proclamation of new protected area. Discussed also procedure for manager selection, management of protected area with particular attention for expert and financial capacities and planning documentation, control and monitoring, harmonization of competence and interests, as well as adequate promotion of natural heritage in public and developing of programs of sustainable ecological tourism, education and recreation. .