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In the last few years there has been noticeably more interest in all forms of outdoor sports and recreation, particularly hiking, mountain biking and alpinism. This resulted in greater number of visitors to popular excursion spots around the country. After several months in a global pandemic, closed in our homes,... Read More

Riparian or river bank vegetation is the zone with vegetation along the shores of streams, rivers and wetlands. Healthy riparian vegetation is comprised of trees, bushes and tall tussocks that cast shadow over the water and stabilize the shores. Natural, narrative riparian vegetation on banks is an important habitat for... Read More

Healthy human communities depend on healthy ecosystems. They are necessary for men to ensure clean air, fresh water, medicine and food. They also reduce the possibility for illnesses and stabilize the climate. Despite all of this, biodiversity suffers huge losses because of human activities. People depend on biodiversity every day... Read More

According to assessments, the life of one tenth of the entire human population depends directly on mountains. They are not important only for the people who inhabit them, but also for those who live in the valleys and basins below them. On a global level, the mountains’ greatest value is... Read More

Trees are often seen as a unit of one species, while forests as a population of species. In fact, trees, particularly mature trunks, are habitats of many species of living organisms. With their trunks, crowns, fruit and branches they provide living conditions for many creatures. Habitat trees can be defined... Read More

Natural rarities are part of animate and inanimate nature and as objects of nature they are under special state protection because of their importance for scientific, aesthetic, health and other purposes, and their cultural, educational, tourism and recreational function. Natural rarities are part of the natural heritage of one country.... Read More

Landscape is a visual representation of the natural characteristics of an area. Each area has specific landscape values. Landscape is a visible physical representation of areas and ecosystems. According to some definitions, natural landscapes are landscapes that are not under the influence of human activities. According to others, humans can... Read More

Biodiversity is the quantity of different life species on Earth. Biodiversity means the number of different species of plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. In addition to living organisms, biodiversity also means all types of ecosystems and habitats. Biodiversity is a key and fundamental component for maintaining life of nature on... Read More