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Sustainable Development and Evaluation of Natural Heritage in Protected Areas: The Case of Golija Nature Park, Serbia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study applies a quantitative model to assess natural resources and degradation risks in mountain ecosystems, focusing on ecotourism’s role in balancing economic growth and environmental preservation in Golija Nature Park. Results show moderate tourism potential and low degradation risk, affirming ecotourism’s feasibility under sustainable management. The integration of natural assets, cultural heritage, and rural communities highlights ecotourism’s capacity to strengthen local economies, support demographic revitalization, and enhance biodiversity conservation in mountainous regions. The proposed approach offers a practical model for sustainable planning and management of natural areas in a broader international context.

Source: Earth

DOI: 10.3390/earth6040153

Authors: Dragan Petrović, Ljiljana Mihajlović, Danijela Vukoičić, Miroljub Milinčić, Dušan Ristić

Institutions: University of Belgrade, University of Priština - Kosovska Mitrovica, University of Prishtina

Language: English

Topic: Finance, Taxation, and Governance

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,448