Public awareness initiatives for sustainable use of parks and forests

The aim of the project is to address issues of a universal nature for the region and both countries, such as the creation of an expert network and public awareness of the sustainable use of natural resources.
The activities that will be implemented under the project are: research of the attitude of tourists to sustainable tourism, development of a strategy for sustainable tourism in parks and forests; creation of a professional network for development of sustainable tourism; delivery of cleaning equipment and organization of events for cleaning of parks and forests, development of a Guide for tourists.
As a result of the project activities, a study will be made on the attitude of tourists to sustainable tourism, a strategy for sustainable tourism in parks and forests will be developed and a professional network for the development of sustainable tourism will be created. Cleaning equipment for mechanical cleaning, irrigation, washing and washing of vacuum batteries and machines for preparation of flooring and galvanized waste containers will be delivered, events for cleaning of parks and forests will be organized. A multilingual tourist guide will be issued.

Project status: Finished

The project has ended on 29.07.2021.

The project has а direct positive effect on the partner organizations and the targeted groups - tourists, public autorities, citizens. A stronger link was established between both sides of the border, actively involved in the activities. The work together contributed to deeper mutual understanding, improved culture of dialogue and exchange of good practices and furthermore strengthen tangibly their capacity to deal with challenges of common interest. There was conducted a research on the attitude of tourists towards sustainable tourism. Sustainable tourism cleaning equipment for PP2 was delivered. A Strategy for Sustainable tourism in parks and forests has been prepared, as well as a Tourist Do's and Don'ts Guide. A professional network for the development of sustainable tourism was created. Park and forest clean-ups were organized. The project activities contributed to increasing the network for sustainable tourism development through cross-border cooperation initiatives, addressing issues of a universal nature for the region, which raised awareness and understanding of target groups for sustainable tourism through the use of natural, historic and cultural heritage and resources and an expert network for sustainable tourism was established. All project materials and products can be found at the website of the project: https://www.gormsbg.eu