Microbial Investigation of Recreation Effects on Water and Soil in the Tatra National Park

Abstract

Tatra National Park is considered as the most visited protected area in Slovakia. Striking a balance between the preservation of natural resources and opportunities for public recreation often forces responsible authorities to make compromises between visitation impacts and protection. In this case, the microbial investigation of recreation effects on water and soil in the Tatra National Park were studied.

Keywords

• microorganisms
• communities
• impact
• high mountain
• visitors