THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION TO THE ECO-FRIENDLY TOURISM

Abstract

The current activity in the field of control and directing the touristic movement in forests in order to minimize the negative infl uences for the forest ecosystems, and facilitation of those forests in the zones of intensive penetration by tourists (in the vicinity of cities, living quarters, recreational centers) and naturally valuable to fulfillment of the society desired touristic function, could not be the only enterprises undertaken in order to maintain the forest habitats. Equally important for the conservation of the desired forest condition is the promotion of educational tourism, the formation of demanded environment friendly customs of tourists – the visitors to the forest. The including to the accomplishment of this goal the well educated forest sector employees, with the collaboration with schools, local self governments, and NGO-s, will contribute to the creation of people attitude directed at the respect and protection of the environment. This is the more important nowadays when the dynamic development of tourism oriented to the forest area and nature valuable terrain is taking place.