The most protected area of the country’s Šumava National Park, where
only nature is allowed to reign, will double next year from 12.9 percent
to
26 percent under a new management plan. The plan was put together by
forestry, farming, and science specialists as well as NGOs and
representatives of the Environment Ministry, and will be valid for the
next
15 years once officially approved. The news was released by the spokesman
for Šumava National Park, Pavel Pechoušek.
In addition to protecting key areas, the park’s management will put new
emphasis on education, creating five new educational trails by 2020. The
park will also see three new trails for visitors on horseback.