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The role of speleological explorations in cave protection in Dinaric karst (Croatia)

The longest Croatian cave, more than 16 km long cave system Đulin ponor-Medvedica situated under town Ogulin and 8.5 km long cave Špilja u kamenolomu Tounj are among the most endangered karst phenomena in Croatia. One of the activities of Speleological Committee of the Croatian Mountaineering Association is stimulation of protection of speleological objects and karst underground as well as informing about it. In this work we discuss the role of speleological explorations in cave protection. We present a number of endangered caves in Croatia and discuss the difficulties in their protection. We analyze the scientific and natural values of endangered caves with the possible measures for their protection.

Dinaric karst; cave protection; Croatia

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