Abstract: Obuhvaćajući, najčešće, velike i nenaseljene prostome cjeline, sa visokim stupnjem očuvanosti prirodne sredine, nacionalni parkovi spadaju među najznačajnije turističke vrijednosti, pružajući mogućnost najsvestranijeg turističkog aktiviranja. Međutim, turizam je po svojoj prirodi dinamična i disperzivna aktivnost, sklona stihiji i degradiranju prirodne sredine, ako nije dobro programski utemeljena i kontrolirana prikladnim planskim i organizacijskim mjerama. Imajući to u vidu, u radu su analizirani osnovni elementi suvremenog upravljanja turizmom u nacionalnim parkovima, čija primjena treba dovesti do maksimiziranja pozitivnih, a minimiziranja negativnih efekata, u ovim atraktivnim ali ekološki osjetljivim prirodnim dobrima. ; Tourism in national parks is a specific paradox. It can cause great damage to vital values o f national parks, especially if not managed properly, but it can also bring great benefits. In some national parks there are simply so many visitors in certain parts, or at particular times, that nature - and the quality o f the visitor's experience - suffers. Also, tourist facilities often conflict with conservation aims and spoil natural landscapes. On the other hand, if planned and managed for sustainability, tourism can be very positive force, bringing benefits to protected areas and local communities alike. Tourism will be welcome in or near national parks if it respects special character o f the area, such as tourism based on appreciating nature, cultural and educational tourism, and quiet small-scale or small group activities; and if it causes minimal damage, disturbance or pollution. It can justify establishing protected areas in marginal regions, and can lead to revival in local economy and traditional cultures. Techniques for managing tourism in sensitive environment, with national parks included, are now generally better known; though they often cost time and money, the income which tourism generates can help offset the costs. Also, tourism development can be linked to craft industry’ ...
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