Capacities and energy potential of thermal-mineral springs in the area of the Kopaonik tourist region (Serbia)

Ristić, Dušan; Vukoičić, Danijela; Nikolić, Milena; Milinčić, Miroljub; Kićović, Dušan

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2018.12.005

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“…The relatively dense river network in the area of NP Kopaonik consists of small streams, smaller rivers and three lakes. Numerous springs are scattered throughout the area (cold and radioactive, hot and healing, abundant and concentrated in the foothills of the mountain) [54,55].…”

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Assessment of the Attractiveness of Natural Resources and Landscapes of the Kopaonik National Park (Serbia): Framework and Importance for Tourism Development

Vukoičić¹,

Ristić²,

Milinčić³

et al. 2022

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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This research presents a methodological framework for assessing the attractiveness of natural resources and landscapes and their importance for tourism development. The research is conducted in the area of Kopaonik Mountain in Serbia, which is partly, due to its natural values, declared a natural heritage of exceptional importance Protection Category I, i.e. the National Park. The goal of this paper is to identify and assess the tourist attractiveness of the natural resources (relief, hydrological and climatological characteristics, and vegetation) and landscapes in the National Park (NP) Kopaonik area. There are two independent methods used to assess the tourist attractiveness of natural resources and landscapes in this study. The first method is based on numerical and statistical analysis and quantitatively expresses the attractiveness of natural resources/elements (relief, climate, hydrology and vegetation) separately and all together, indicating the overall attractiveness of natural resources for tourism development. The second method envisages 8 criteria according to which natural landscapes are scored on a scale from 0 to 3. Based on a clearly defined model for assessing the attractiveness of natural resources and landscapes, we conclude that the area of Kopaonik National Park has a high level of tourist attractiveness.

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Assessment of the Attractiveness of Natural Resources and Landscapes of the Kopaonik National Park (Serbia): Framework and Importance for Tourism Development

Vukoičić¹,

Ristić²,

Milinčić³

et al. 2022

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…It is surrounded by river valleys: Jošanica, Pločanska and Koznička in the north; the middle course of Rasina and Blatašnica in the northeast; Toplica, Kosanica, Dubnica and Lab in the east; Lab in the south and Sitnica and Ibar in the west [60]. The mountain stretches in the north, west, south and east directions to a length of 80 km, reaching, in its middle part, a width of about 40 km [62,63]. In 1981, an area of 11,810 ha was proclaimed Kopaonik National Park.…”

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Assessment of Geotourism Values and Ecological Status of Mines in Kopaonik Mountain (Serbia)

Vukoičić¹,

Ivanović²,

Radovanović³

et al. 2020

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Abandoned mines can pose a major environmental hazard. At the beginning of the 21st century, significant steps were taken all around the world in order to protect these historically valuable complexes, and the mining heritage was recognized as a potential for the development of alternative tourism. This exploration covers mines in the Kopaonik Mountain area. Mining on this mountain began in ancient times. It has developed throughout history, and today only one mine is active. Three abandoned (Gvozdac, Suvo Rudište and Raičeva Gora) and one active mine (Belo Brdo-Zaplanina) are the subject of research. The basic aim of the research is twofold. The estimation of geo-tourist values was performed using the Geosite Assessment Model (GAM), and the ecological status assessment WAS performed according to the standard model based on negative and positive values. Based on the applied methods, it was concluded that mines (geosites) have a high level of natural characteristics, and that differences between geosites are evident in tourist values. The reason for this is insufficient tourist affirmation and the insufficient availability of tourist infrastructure. With the ecological status, positive values were observed on the geosites, which also differ from one (Raičeva Gora) to 15 points (Gvozdac). In the end, the results obtained are of great scientific importance, and their direct application is in the development of the Tourism Development Strategy in the Kopaonik area.

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“…The total estimated potential of geothermal energy in the three spas are 4.64 MWt [18][19][20][21][22][23]. Excluding municipality of Kuršumlija the area with big geothermal potential is Kopaonik mountain [24]. The municipality of Kuršumlija is situated in the part of the Republic of Serbia rich in the forest.…”

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One Small Municipality and Future of Renewable Energy Strategy

Valjarević¹,

Valjarević²,

Filipović³

et al. 2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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The subject of this paper is to present an investigation of renewable energy potential in one small municipality in south Serbia. Serbia has a relatively small area but a large number of renewable energy resources. This energy is divided into solar, wind, geothermal and waste wood. One municipality on the south east has very large potential for the renewable energy utilization. The municipality of Kuršumlija has an area of 952 km 2 but with poor dense of the population. In this municipality we have one of the most powerful resources of the renewable energy, estimated on 118.5 MWt. With the help of different methods such as GIS (Geographical Information System), numerical and geo-statistical analyses, were analyzed total capacity of the renewable energy. Other relevant documents are the municipality strategy documents, satellite recordings, cadaster data, analogue plans and maps. The estimated capacity of geothermal energy with included 23 springs may reach 25.5 MWt. The waste wood estimated capacity is may reach 1123.5 TJ/year or 35.6 MWt. The solar potential may reach 1810.8 Tj/year or 57.4 MWt. The main goal of this research is to present renewable energy potential of the municipality and compare it with dirty kinds of energy. Other goals are to present benefits and advantages of the utilization of renewable energy sources. This research is also important to present to the broader readership and it can be the start initiative for deeper investigation of renewable energy resources.

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Capacities and energy potential of thermal-mineral springs in the area of the Kopaonik tourist region (Serbia)

Cited by 17 publications

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Assessment of the Attractiveness of Natural Resources and Landscapes of the Kopaonik National Park (Serbia): Framework and Importance for Tourism Development

Assessment of the Attractiveness of Natural Resources and Landscapes of the Kopaonik National Park (Serbia): Framework and Importance for Tourism Development

Assessment of Geotourism Values and Ecological Status of Mines in Kopaonik Mountain (Serbia)

One Small Municipality and Future of Renewable Energy Strategy

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