STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS ON MANAGEMENT IN PROTECTED AREAS—CREATING A THEORETICAL MODEL AND EMPIRICAL TESTING AMONG PROTECTED AREAS, MANAGERS AND MAYORS
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Keywords
protected area, management authority, stakeholders, marketing
Abstract
Authorities who manage protected areas (places with unique natural assets) are responsible for nature conservation, sustainable development and the local population’s quality of life. Accordingly, they should present innovative ideas for relaxation and recreation with an eye toward protecting nature. This has not yet been accomplished in Slovenia. The qualitative research in this paper is performed to develop a model for authorities who manage protected areas, particularly with regard to the management of stakeholder impacts. Results from two of the four groups of experts interviewed are presented in this paper.