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According to Sunce Association website in December 2005, as a part of public hearing, public presentation of the proposal of the Nature Park Lastovo was held in the town of Lastovo.

Proposal was presented by representatives of the Ministry of Culture, the State Institute for Nature Protection and local municipality.

According to the proposal, area of the Nature Park Lastovo will encompass islands and islets of the Lastovo archipelago and Island of Susac including the zone of about 500 meters around the islands and islets. The total area of the proposed Nature Park will be 195.83 km2.

At the presentation, participants had an opportunity to ask questions and hear explanations related to further work of the Nature Park Lastovo. Most of the questions were related to the future developments of activities such as fisheries, agriculture, tourism and the purchase of land properties.

Although local community is aware of the necessity for the protection of the Lastovo Archipelago, some of them are concerned because the management plan of the Nature Park are not yet defined. The biggest advantage is recognized in further tourism development and restriction of fishing activities.

Furthermore, the borders of the Nature Park was discussed too with the emphasis of the value of the Lastovo archipelago in national context together with the importance for the conservation of this area.

It is expected that within next few months, Croatian government should establish management body of the Nature Park Lastovo, with it’s headoffice at the Island itself. The funds of 170 000 Euros are already secured.

We all hope this programe will continue smoothly, as this would assure conservation and protection of nature at this beautiful island.

About Sunce Association: Association SUNCE was founded in 1998 in Split, Croatia. Today it is the biggest environmental association in the Dalmatia region. Main beneficiaries of Sunce activities are citizens of Split and of the Dalmatian coast and islands. Through partnerships with other organizations and institutions, Sunce is also active on national and international level.

To read more about Lastovo – clik here