SloveniaThe tourist association for Vintgar Gorge proposes that the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning manage natural values like Vintgar through a concession system. This approach would clarify the conditions under which Vintgar is managed, including rights, responsibilities, and relationships between the managing entity, the state, and the local community. The current management model involves collecting entrance fees at Vintgar, Savica Falls, and Mostnica Gorge, which are then distributed by the Public Institute Triglav National Park based on work done and expenses incurred. The Vintgar Gorge is managed by the Tourist Association Gorje, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The association believes the recent changes to the Nature Conservation Act are moving in the right direction but face organizational challenges. They suggest that if legal clarity and practical feasibility are not ensured, the law may need correction. The director of Vintgar Gorge, Bojan Traven, emphasizes that managing such a popular site requires consistent daily effort and that the new law is difficult to implement due to the unique nature of each natural value.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives, those of the Tourist Association Gorje advocating for a concession model and concerns raised by the director of Vintgar Gorge regarding the implementation of the new Nature Conservation Act. It does not favor one side over the other and provides balanced quotes
