Archive for April, 2007

Papuk Mountain and Nature Park to be proclaimed UNESCO Geopark

PapukAccording to Croatian media, it is very likely that Papuk mountain in Slavonia will be included next week in the UNESCO’S network of the world’s geoparks. The full membership is expected to be confirmed in September.

Beside Velebit and the Plitvice Lakes, Papuk will be the third geopark located in Croatia… read more about Papuk becoming GeoPark

More about Papuk :Park Prirode Papuk &  Papuk Nature Park

Velebit Mountain - Video

Documentary on nature devastation and endangerment of the Velebit mountain in Croatia. Instances of road construction, hunting, logging and pollution were filmed. The film was made as a contribution to the campaign for protecting Velebit, a UNESCO biosphere reserve: