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Effective nature conservation in the Neretva Delta requires transitioning from an ineffective top-down command-and-control approach to a participatory management model that actively involves local community stakeholders. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to analyze the effectiveness of nature conservation policies in the Neretva Delta and propose a participatory model for stakeholder involvement.

March 28, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Participatory Management of Protected Natural Areas in the Neretva Delta

A participatory model of the management of protected natural areas in the Neretva Delta

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VBVišnja Bukvić NGNikola Glamuzina

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Comparative analysis of nature protection shows potential for ecotourism in local communities, indicating a sustainable path forward.

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The aim is to analyze the effectiveness of nature conservation policies in the Neretva Delta and propose a participatory model for stakeholder involvement.
Comparative analysis of nature protection strategies in the Neretva Delta and Hutovo Blato Nature Park.
Assessment of issues like poaching and illegal land conversion affecting nature conservation.
Examination of ecotourism potential as a sustainable solution for local economic development.
Identified ineffective top-down approaches in nature protection.
Highlighted the need for stakeholder engagement in conservation efforts.
Demonstrated ecotourism as a feasible alternative for economic and ecological balance.

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Bukvić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c772818bbfbc51511e2fe2 https://doi.org/10.20302/nc.2026.35.11

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March 28, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Participatory Management of Protected Natural Areas in the Neretva Delta

A participatory model of the management of protected natural areas in the Neretva Delta

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Authors

VBVišnja Bukvić NGNikola Glamuzina

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Overview

Comparative analysis of nature protection shows potential for ecotourism in local communities, indicating a sustainable path forward.

Key Points

The aim is to analyze the effectiveness of nature conservation policies in the Neretva Delta and propose a participatory model for stakeholder involvement.
Comparative analysis of nature protection strategies in the Neretva Delta and Hutovo Blato Nature Park.
Assessment of issues like poaching and illegal land conversion affecting nature conservation.
Examination of ecotourism potential as a sustainable solution for local economic development.
Identified ineffective top-down approaches in nature protection.
Highlighted the need for stakeholder engagement in conservation efforts.
Demonstrated ecotourism as a feasible alternative for economic and ecological balance.

Cite This Study

Bukvić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c772818bbfbc51511e2fe2 https://doi.org/10.20302/nc.2026.35.11

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