The interest of the inhabitants of Škocjan caves regional park in farming activity

Abstract

In the Škocjan caves Regional Park, which is situated in south-western Slovenia in the central Karst region, 65 people (on 18 March 1998) live in 3 villages. According to the survey of 25 households it was found that 11 households own agricultural land. 9 of them have stopped cultivating their land. 22 of these surveyed, however, expressed interest in farming as a supplementary activity. 20 households would start processing activity that would be only a type of supplementary activity, and 10 of these surveyed would process farming produce occasionally. 10 households would sell their produce by means of direct sales. The SWOT analysis showed that the strengths and opportunities for farming in the Park essentially prevail over weaknesses and threats.