Participation of the Local Population in Area Protection

摘要

The Wadtlen Sea National Park in Schleswig-llolstein is die largest national park in Central luiropc. It is also a Man and Biosphere Reserve and Ramsar site. It covers an area of about 2,850 square kilometers on the the west coast of Schleswig-1 tolstuin. North Germany. It is directly subordinate to the Minister for Nature and Knvironment of Schleswig-Holstein and not to the Federal Government. 'Hie. which is situated in the region, is responsible for all types of nature-conservation measures, issuance of permits, public-relations work and environmental education.