SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN BIH THROUGH SUPPORT TO THE CONCEPT OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

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Tourism in Sutjeska National Park

uary (-4.5°C) and February (-2.9°C) on Čemerno. The hottest months are July and August with the temperature of +18°C measured in Suha and +14.9° on Čemerno. The absolute minimal temperature descends to -22°C, while the absolute maximal temperature reaches +30°C. Due to constant collision of the warm Mediterranean and harsh alpine climate above this area, precipitation, in the form of rainfall and snow, is frequent and abundant and equally distributed throughout the year. The mean annual amount of precipitation measured at Suha is 1,428mm and 1,527mm at Čemerno.

“Zelengora” Hunting Ground “Zelengora” hunting grounds sprawl across 53.240 ha on one of the most attractive locations in BiH. The hunting ground, managed by Sutjeska National Park, serves for breeding, protection and planned kill of wild game: bear, wild-boar, roe-deer, chamois and grouse. The animal wildlife of the park is rich and diverse, from the numerous invertebrate species, especially the butterflies (Lepidoptera), over amphibians, reptiles and fish to 36 species and18 families of the mammals and a large number of bird species. The rivers of Sutjeska, Hrčavka and Jabušnica, as well as some lakes on Mt Zelengora, are rich in fish, especially brook trout, due which fishing in the Park is a genuine pleasure for all enthusiasts of this sport.

Boundaries of Sutjeska National Park The Park lies within the municipal boundaries of Foča and Gacko, on the surface of 17,350 ha and encompasses the Sutjeska protected area, the Perućica reserve and parts of the mountains of Maglić, Volujak and Zelengora.

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