IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE FORESTS WITHIN POTENTIAL NATURA 2000 HABITATS: CASE STUDY VRANICA MOUNTAIN

UDK: 630*9:502.1(234.422 Vranica)
 Nature conservation and sustainable management of forest resources become more important in Bosnia Herzegovina, driven by the accession process toward European Union as well other international processes directed responsible resources. The certification has been widely adopted forestry sector it implies meeting standard, whereas identification proper high value forests are one basic requirements. NATURA 2000 ecological network is to an driver reforms field nature protection sector, due designation new sites area, which under responsibility institutions. This paper illustrates scientific understanding related that were proposed within potential habitats. based on analysis main guiding principles for site role cross-sectoral approach applied with attributes. case study research design was selected focusing Vranica Mountain recent activities implemented this site. in-depth face-to-face interviewing used collect qualitative data containing key stakeholders' attitudes regarding harmonization habitats – (HCVF), involvement stakeholders cooperation. Results can be useful policy-makers, those managing protected areas, or directly indirectly involved HCVFs sites. Harmonisation cooperation during enables implementation measures activities.