Protected areas present an opportunity for the development of a particular area, but they can also be a limitation because of their protecting component. The high level of protected areas in Slovenia influences the development of all activities in these areas, especially tourism. This master thesis deals with spatial development of tourism in a protected area on the example of Goričko Landscape Park. Its goal is to present a plan of spatial development of ecotourism in the park. Successful examples from abroad show that the regional level of decision-making and planning is responsible for spatial development of a particular region, because it guides the touristic development. The manager of the protected area and local community and population have an important role in this. Social-economic status of population in Goričko show negative trends in demography and economy. The abandonment of agriculture and overgrowth of landscape influence the social-economic role of farming on the countryside and the appearance of cultural landscape. The plan for spatial development of ecological tourism in Goričko Landscape Park was designed based on sustainable principle, which provides preservation of natural environment, considers the local population and encourages balanced development of the area. We have considered the strategic documents on all levels, legislation, spatial and other analysis of the area. We have defined touristic activities that are compatible with ecological tourism and how to lead and provide a balanced tourism development in Goričko Landscape Park.
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