The aim of the research is to asses the current level of urbanization in 10 national parks in Serbia and Montenegro and its trends in this area in the past 35 years. This was done by analyzing the satellite data imagery, combining the GIS (Geographical Informational System) and Remote Sensing methods. Satellite data was obtained through NASA GloVis portal as a part of its data dissemination program established to promote and develop scientific cooperation, in this case for environmental protection purposes.

In order to get some of the necessary data a research visit was done to the Public enterprises “National parks of Montenegro” in Podgorica, Montenegro and “National parks” in Belgrade, Serbia. There an archival research was conducted on the methods and results of monitoring of urbanization of protected areas so far. Also available data on geo-spatial characteristics of national parks in digital format was acquired.

Obtaining the latest accurate data available on urbanization levels is intended to help the decision-making structures in both countries how to approach the solving of major problems in protecting these areas from further devastation. This is especially important given the complexity of establishing the baseline values for urbanization of such large areas which is needed for making the strategies of their preservation and protection.aim of the research is to asses the current level of urbanization in 10 national parks in Serbia and Montenegro and its trends in this area in the past 35 years. This will be done by analyzing the satellite data imagery, combining the GIS (Geographical Informational System) and Remote Sensing methods. Satellite data will be obtained through NASA GloVis portal as a part of its data dissemination program established to promote and develop scientific cooperation, in this case for environmental protection purposes.

In order to get some of the necessary data a research visit must be done to the Public enterprises “National parks of Montenegro” in Podgorica, Montenegro and “National parks” in Belgrade, Serbia. There an archival research will be conducted on the methods and results of monitoring of urbanization of protected areas so far. Also available data on geo-spatial characteristics of national parks in digital format will be acquired at market price. 

Obtaining the latest accurate data available on this urbanization levels is intended to help the decision-making structures in both countries how to approach the solving of major problems in protecting these areas from further devastation. This is especially important given the complexity of establishing the baseline values for urbanization of such large areas which is needed for making the strategies of their preservation and protection.

Research results for national park Fruska gora, Serbia
Research results for national park Kopaonik, Serbia