To introduce the general concepts in recreational planning, To give information on the recreational planning process in the protected areas, To introduce the overarching approaches to recreational planning

Definition of general concepts in recreational planning in the protected areas and introducing types of outdoor recreation. Definition of the recreational planning process. Introducing methods to define cultural and natural resources. Introducing overarching approaches and methods for recreational planning. Definition of the concepts and planning criteria of primary natural forms as a source. Discussion of the contemporary approaches toward recreational planning.