Sustainable management of Special Nature Reserves of Public Enterprise "Vojvodinašume"

Abstract

Since that 65% of the surface managed by the Public Enterprise (PE) “Vojvodinašume” are in some degree of protection, protected areas management is one of the key elements in the company’s business policy. The management of protected areas, especially in the current circumstances of the evident climate change effects, has become a challenge for nature protection and other sectors, and therefore also for PE “Vojvodinašume”. Protected areas are drivers of the rural economy and a key element in the development of rural area strategies. The aim of the work is to present examples of cooperation with stakeholders from the public, private and civil sectors, on the planning and implementation of activities that contribute to the sustainable protected areas management. The activities of PE “Vojvodinašume” protected areas management include: sustainable management of resources, protection of biodiversity, conflict resolution, provision of benefits for society, and especially for the local community, promotion of natural values, etc. Sustainable management of protected areas in PE “Vojvodinašume” implies multifunctional and long-term management that is adapted to local, i.e. regional conditions.

Keywords

• protected areas
• stakeholders
• multifunctional management
• sectoral interests