BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF THE NATIONAL PARKS IN POLAND

Abstract

The primary funding source for national parks in Poland, as elsewhere in the world, is the public budget, donations in particular. Due to limitations of public funds, a chance to increase funding for national parks could be found in market sources, including the income from the economic activity. A record about the business opportunities for national parks was present in the revised Nature Conservation Act. The aim of the article is to analyse the current situation of business opportunities for Polish national parks. The article indicated the circumstances which prohibit the direct conduct of economic activities by Polish national parks.