A Valuable Landscape of the Moravian Karst
From a point of view of nature conservation, in the Czech Republic State Nature Conservancy authorities guarantee and have responsibility for both the above surface and karst underground space.
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — On Nature in the Czech Republic
Show Cave Restoration, Modification and Management
In the Czech Republic, all show caves are part of Specially Protected Areas (National Nature Monuments, National Nature Reserves, Nature Reserves and Nature Monuments).
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — Nature and Landscape Management
The Javoříčko Caves
The Javoříčko Karst is a part of the Drahanská vrchovina Highlands in north-eastern Moravia, drained by the Špraněk and Javoříčka Brooks.
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — On Nature in the Czech Republic
The Finding of the Opal in the Borgio Verezzi Cave
The Cave Administration of the Czech Republic staff members carried out mineralogical survey in the Italian Borgio Verezzi Cave.
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — Research, Surveys and Data Management
Research and Surveys in Montenegro
Speleological and biospelological research in the Montenegro karst areas, carried out in 2004-2007, obtained new discoveries.
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — Research, Surveys and Data Management
Minerals of the Chýnov Cave and Pacov Hill
Pacov Hill in the Tábor region (southern Bohemia) is an important mineralogical site of the supra-regional importance. In past, crystal limestone used for lime production was extracted there.
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — Research, Surveys and Data Management
Bat of the Chýnov Cave – A Model Example of Survey and Protection of a Valuable Site
Největší krasový útvar jižních Čech – Chýnovská jeskyně v Pacově hoře poblíž Dolních Hořic na Táborsku – představuje nejen výjimečný geologický výtvor, ale i lokalitu významnou z hlediska chiropterologického (od Chiroptera – letouni), neboť slouží jako významné refugium netopýrů.
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — Research, Surveys and Data Management
The Poseidon – the Longest European System of Underground Spaces in Sandstones
The Poseidon system was discovered by Roman Mlejnek during speleological survey in 2006.
Nature Conservation 4/2008 — 19. 8. 2008 — Research, Surveys and Data Management
The Term “Public Interest”
Nature conservation and landscape protection is a public interest. Moreover, it is an unclear legal term, which is not sharply defined by positive laws but the content has to be defined by the State Administration authority.
Nature Conservation 3/2008 — 24. 6. 2008 — Nature Conservation Legislation
Mountain Climbing – Seeking for Balance with Nature
Mountain climbing has had a long tradition in what is now the Czech Republic. Most of the important mountain climbing areas including rock terrains have become Specially Protected Areas.
Nature Conservation 3/2008 — 24. 6. 2008 — Focusing on the Public