SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN A SELECTED AREA OF THE LOW TATRAS NATIONAL PARK - LANDSCAPE PLANNING VERSUS URBAN PLANNING

The Low Tatras National Park, situated in Central Slovakia, has excellent conditions for many sports activities, including ski resorts and natural tourist attractions. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the impact of tourism development on the environment in the selected study area - Demanovska Valley - and prepare a proposal for sustainable development of this mountain resort. The study is based on an assessment of the current state and the natural condition of the environment, and reflects the current conditions of the protected area and development plans in the area which have already been approved or are in the process of being approved. Continued expansion of the ski resorts and the requirements of new buildings create pressures on the environment and protected areas. The result of our study is an assessment of the natural and anthropogenic risks in the study area and a proposal for optimal land use.