TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomićević, Jelena
AU  - Bjedov, Ivana
AU  - Obratov-Petković, Dragica
AU  - Milovanović, Marina
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/405
AB  - Exploitation of certain resources within a protected area on a sustainable basis could contribute to higher living standards of rural people, particularly those in poor countries, and decrease conflicts between these populations and park authorities. This article presents data from a case study of Kopaonik National Park (NP), Serbia, which is a park with natural resources, most notably bilberries, which have always been relied on by local people. Vaccinium myrtillus traditionally has been collected for decades in Kopaonik NP and used by local people. However, little is known about the socioeconomic and ecological relations that affect the collection and use of this species. The aim of the present study was to understand how local people collect bilberries in Kopaonik NP and what their attitudes toward the park are. Household questionnaire data were used to examine how local people collect bilberries and how to improve the relations between local people and NP authorities. The survey questionnaire included 52 households from 7 local communities, and we applied a purposive sampling strategy. In addition, expert interviews were conducted, and from these data we obtained a broader understanding of the relation between local people and NP authorities. The results indicate that in Kopaonik NP, there is a conflict between pickers and NP authorities. Sustainable management should be directed toward the protection of bilberries. Education of local people is a key element in the sustainable collection and protection of natural resources.
T2  - Environmental Management
T1  - Exploring the Park-People Relation: Collection of Vaccinium Myrtillus L. by Local People From Kopaonik National Park in Serbia
EP  - 846
IS  - 4
SP  - 835
VL  - 48
DO  - 10.1007/s00267-011-9725-1
UR  - conv_984
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Tomićević, J., Bjedov, I., Obratov-Petković, D.,& Milovanović, M.. (2011). Exploring the Park-People Relation: Collection of Vaccinium Myrtillus L. by Local People From Kopaonik National Park in Serbia. in Environmental Management, 48(4), 835-846.
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Tomićević J, Bjedov I, Obratov-Petković D, Milovanović M. Exploring the Park-People Relation: Collection of Vaccinium Myrtillus L. by Local People From Kopaonik National Park in Serbia. in Environmental Management. 2011;48(4):835-846.
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomićević, Jelena
AU  - Shannon, Margaret A.
AU  - Milovanović, Marina
PY  - 2010
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/337
AB  - This paper presents data from a case study of local people in the village Rastiste within the boundaries of the Tara National Park. Since 1981 Tara National Park was established and from the time of its inception the local people were antagonistic towards it. Questionnaire survey data were used to examine peoples' attitudes towards the Tara NP. Local people's attitudes towards conservation area depend on some socio-economic variables. The results indicate that conservation attitudes were mainly influenced by education, age of respondents, gender and whether they have worked for national park or not. Education and awareness programmes should focus on local people to increase participation in conservation and management activities and improve attitudes. The findings indicate the need to implement participatory approaches as a means of promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
T2  - Forest Policy and Economics
T1  - Socio-economic impacts on the attitudes towards conservation of natural resources: Case study from Serbia
EP  - 162
IS  - 3
SP  - 157
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.1016/j.forpol.2009.09.006
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year = "2010",
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2009.09.006
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conv_902 .

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