Development of ornithological tourism in the Kresna Gorge – opportunity for conservation of the Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus)

The Kresna Gorge attracts significant scientific ornithological interest as it is situated along one of the primary bird migration routes – Via Aristotelis. In 2010, a process reintroducing Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) began in area, which can now be deemed success. However, there are still various anthropogenic factors that have negative impact on population’s resilience. purpose this study to investigate potential for developing tourism contributing protection local population fulvus).