The article describes the present condition and the development trends of ornithological tourism in Poland. A questionnaire survey, participant observation and interviews have produced a description of Polish bird-watchers and ornithological tourism organizers. A partial distribution of bird-watching sites and needs for development have also been described. Polish ornithological tourism is at an early development stage, however, as in other countries, a dynamic growth of interest in this activity is found.
W artykule omówiono aktualny stan i trendy rozwoju turystyki ornitologicznej w Polsce. Przeprowadzone badanie kwestionariuszowe, a także obserwacje i wywiady pozwoliły na dokonanie charakterystyki polskich miłośników obserwowania ptaków oraz organizatorów tego typu wyjazdów. Omówiono też zróżnicowanie przestrzenne miejsc obserwacji oraz ich zagospodarowanie. Polska turystyka ornitologiczna znajduje się we wczesnym stadium rozwoju, ale jest on – podobnie jak w innych krajach – bardzo dynamiczny.
Natura 2000 sites were created for the protection of different habitat types and species of plants and animals which are considered valuable and endangered in the whole Europe. A great variety of species leads to high natural values necessary for nature tourism. Their conservation status doesn't limit the possibilities of using them for tourism. Obviously it is necessary to adhere regulations and take care of the natural environment. The effectiveness of the protection depends on the character of tourism infrastructure. It includes: accommodation, food and beverage, transport and supporting facilities. The purpose of this article is to discuss condition of tourist development within Special Protection Areas for birds Natura 2000 in the Voivodeship of Lublin. The tourist facilities were evaluated using both qualitative (literature analysis, field observations, author's participation in nature tours) and quantitative (databases of Central Statistical Office of Poland, Nature 2000 Standard Data Form, digital and paper maps analysis) methods. Using two types of methods allows to see how area suitable are facilities for both tourist use and nature protection. This is very important because appropriate development crucial for proper contact with nature.
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