Models and Strategies for Sustainable Management of Mountain Territories in Central and Southeastern Europe

Abstract

The chapter shows strategies for sustainable management, development and use of the potential of mountainous areas in Central and Southeastern Europe. The research concentrates the experience of single countries or groups of countries connected with organization and optimization of human activities in various economic areas. Interaction between different programmes or initiatives is a key moment for Balkan countries in the way for determination and foundation of Balkan convention for sustainable development of mountain regions. We have a good practice of Alpine Convention and relevant experience of Carpathian Convention as an example.