ANALYSIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE FOREST DISTRICTS OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE FORESTS IN BIALYSTOK

Forest areas are not only limited to the sale of timber (the economic side), but have many other advantages, such as: influence on climate, humidity, soil protection, health, harvesting of undergrowth, development of tourism and recreation (Golos & Janeczko, 2001). The aim of the study is to analyse and evaluate the development of tourism and recreation infrastructure in forest districts belonging to the RDSF in Bialystok in terms of its accessibility, construction and modernisation. Tourists are reluctant to visit places where such infrastructure does not exist or is neglected (Banski, 2014). This also serves as the main motivation for undertaking this kind of a study. The research used the method of observation, a diagnostic survey with a research questionnaire and a face-to-face interview. Forestry literature and financial and economic reports for the years 2020-2021 were also used. When analysing tourist and recreational infrastructure, it is worth mentioning the source of funds for its construction and modernization since, without financial support, its development would be impossible.