Učka Nature Park, which encompasses the Vela draga geomorphological nature monument, is managed by the Učka Nature Park Public Institution.
This institution was founded by the Government of the Republic of Croatia through the Decree about the establishment of the Učka Nature Park Public Institution (Narodne novine official gazette no. 96/99).
The institution started its work in September 2001.
The institution's governing body consists of the Administrative Board and the Director.
The Administrative Board consists of five members. These members are appointed by the Minister.
The members of the Učka Nature Park Public Institution Administrative Board are:
Miljenko Depolo M.Sc., president of the Administrative Board
Robert Laginja
Prof. Dijana Vuletić, Ph.D.
Denis Buterin, M.Sc.
Dezi Paliska, deputy president of the Administrative Board.
All the activities of the Public Institution are managed by the director who is appointed by the relevant minister.
The director of the Učka Nature Park Public Institution is Suzi Petričić, B.Sc. (Economics).
The seat of the Public Institution is in Liganj. Its address is: Liganj 42, 51415 Lovran.
Some of the most important management objectives of the Učka Nature Park Public Institution are:
- Protecting and preserving the park's resources
- Enabling the public to enjoy and better understand the special features of the park
- Supporting the economic and social well-being of local people
- Interpreting
- Educating
- Researching
- Promoting the recreational aspects of the park
ORGANISATION OF THE PUBLIC INSTITUTION
Internal organisation of the Public Institution, its tasks and the activities of individual departments are regulated by the Institution's Internal Organisation Order.
Departments of the Učka Nature Park Public Institution
Director's Office
Suzi Petričić, M. Econ., director
Manuela Baćac, oec., correspondence secretary
Nature Conservation Department
Mia Egredžija, M. Biol., biology assistant
Marta Blažević, M. Biol., educational assistant
Andrea Stojaković, M. Phil. & Ped., educational assistant
The Nature Conservation Department is in charge of all professional activities regarding the protection, maintenance, conservation, use and promotion of Učka Nature Park; it is also responsible for the implementation of management activities, and monitoring the environment and animate and inanimate world within the park.
Promotion, Sales and Tourism Department
Sandra Vertel Palmić, M. Econ., promotion and presentation assistant
The Promotion, Sales and Tourism Department is in charge of all activities aimed at promoting the park and obtaining funds from sponsors and donors. It also organises and monitors all tourism-related and recreational activities in the park, receives visitors, provides guidance, and organises forums, symposiums, and other scientific and cultural-educational conferences.
Park Ranger Service
Egon Vasilić, M. Polit.., chief ranger
Filip Starčević, Bc. Biol., ranger second class
Ivan Živadinović, M. Econ., conservationist second class
The Park Ranger Service is in charge of supervising the park area in compliance with the Nature Protection Law and the rules of conduct within the park. The ranger service is authorised to take legal action against anyone not following the law or the internal rules of the park.
Technical And Maintenance Service
Florijan Tomc, MT, head of Technical and Maintenance Service
Technical And Maintenance Service is in charge of all technical activities to do with maintenance of the park's properties, vehicles and other equipment, roads and trails within the responsibility of the Public Institution, and other technical services. This department is also in charge of fire prevention measures.