Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina / FBiH Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment The Republic of Srpska / RS Ministry of Physical Planning, Civil Engineering and Ecology Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina / FBiH Ministry of Trade The Republic of Srpska / RS Ministry of Trade And Tourism Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) The Study on Sustainable Development through Eco-Tourism In Bosnia and Herzegovina Final Report VOL.3 Plans for Pliva March 2005 PADECO Co., Ltd in association with Pacific Consultants International Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment Japan (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina / FBiH) International Ministry of Physical Planning, Civil Engineering and Ecology Cooperation (The Republic of Srpska / RS) Agency Ministry of Trade (JICA) (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina / FBiH) Ministry of Trade And Tourism (The Republic of Srpska / RS) The Study on Sustainable Development through Eco-Tourism In Bosnia and Herzegovina Final Report VOL.4 Plans for Velez March 2005 PADECO Co., Ltd in association with Pacific Consultants International For the Currency Conversion, in case necessary, Exchange rate in March 2005 is applied: 1 Euro = 1.9558 KM 1 Euro = 139.20 JPY 1 USD = 103.97 JPY The Study on Sustainable Development through Eco-Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina Final Report The Study on Sustainable Development through Eco-tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina Final Report Table of Contents VOL. 3 PLANS FOR PLIVA PART C PLIVA AREA REVIEW AND PILOT PROJECTS Chapter C 1. Setting of Pliva Study Area ............................................................................ 3 1.1 Socio-Economic Situation........................................................................................... 3 1.1.1 General Conditions ........................................................................................... 3 1.1.2 Population Change............................................................................................ 5 1.1.3 Socio-Economic Conditions .............................................................................. 6 1.1.4 Issues in the Pliva Study Area........................................................................... 8 1.1.5 Eco-Tourism Development Potentials in Local Community............................. 10 1.2 Development Strategies Discussed in Focus Group Meetings................................. 11 1.2.1 Social Development of Pliva Area ................................................................... 11 1.2.2 Agricultural Development of Pliva Area........................................................... 12 1.2.3 Eco-Tourism in Pliva Area ............................................................................... 12 1.3 Natural Conditions and Environment........................................................................ 13 1.3.1 Natural Conditions........................................................................................... 13 1.3.2 Natural Environment ....................................................................................... 16 1.3.3 Protected Areas System.................................................................................. 17 1.3.4 Environmental Problems ................................................................................. 20 1.4 Urban Environment................................................................................................... 20 Chapter C 2. Analysis of Current Tourism Situation in Pliva .......................................... 23 2.1 Inbound Tourists to Pliva (Roadside Interview Survey) ............................................ 23 2.2 Tourism Resources................................................................................................... 25 2.2.1 Outline of Tourism Resources......................................................................... 25 2.2.2 Evaluation of Tourism Resources.................................................................... 26 2.3 Infrastructure and Tourism Facilities......................................................................... 32 i The Study on Sustainable Development through Eco-Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina Final Report 2.3.1 Existing Conditions of Infrastructure in Pliva Area .......................................... 32 2.3.2 Existing Conditions of Tourism Facilities for Pliva Area................................... 35 2.3.3 Issues of Infrastructure and Tourism Facilities for Pliva Area.......................... 37 2.4 SWOT Analysis for the Pliva Area ............................................................................ 39 Chapter C 3. Agriculture Analysis of Pliva........................................................................ 43 3.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................43 3.1.1 Use of Land..................................................................................................... 43 3.2 Plant Production....................................................................................................... 43 3.3 Livestock Production ................................................................................................ 46 3.4 Fishery...................................................................................................................... 52 3.5 Forestry .................................................................................................................... 52 3.6 Processing Industry of Agricultural Products ............................................................ 53 Chapter C 4. Pilot Project 1: PLIVA COUNTRY LODGING ............................................... 55 4.1 Background .............................................................................................................. 55 4.1.1 Location........................................................................................................... 55 4.1.2 Socio-Economic Background.......................................................................... 55 4.1.3 Relevance to the Master Plan ......................................................................... 56 4.2 Project Description................................................................................................... 56 4.2.1 Project Objectives & Outputs .......................................................................... 56 4.2.2 Management Structure.................................................................................... 57 4.2.3 Project Participants & Beneficiaries ................................................................ 58 4.2.4 Project Activities.............................................................................................. 58 4.2.5 Financial Aspects ............................................................................................ 59 4.2.6 Implementation Schedule................................................................................ 60 4.2.7 Threats & Proposed Mitigation........................................................................ 60 4.3 Appraisal against the Five Criteria............................................................................ 61 4.3.1 Economic Impact............................................................................................. 61 4.3.2 Wide Participation ........................................................................................... 61 4.3.3 Quick Implementation ..................................................................................... 61 4.3.4 Use of Local Resources .................................................................................. 62 4.3.5 Sustainability ................................................................................................... 62 4.4 Evaluation & Lessons Learned................................................................................. 62 Chapter C 5. Pilot Project 2: Pliva Eco-House.................................................................. 67 5.1 Background .............................................................................................................. 67 5.2 Project Description................................................................................................... 67 5.2.1 Project Objectives and Outputs....................................................................... 68 ii The Study on Sustainable Development through Eco-Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina Final Report 5.2.2 Management Structure.................................................................................... 68 5.2.3 Project Participants and Beneficiaries............................................................. 69 5.2.4 Project Activities.............................................................................................. 69 5.2.5 Financial Aspects ............................................................................................ 70 5.2.6 Implementation Schedule................................................................................ 71 5.2.7 Threats & Proposed Mitigation........................................................................ 71 5.3 Appraisal with the Five Criteria................................................................................. 71 5.3.1 Economic Impact............................................................................................. 71 5.3.2 Wide Participation ..........................................................................................