Sumava National Park head dismissed

Environment Minister Martin Bursik has dismissed Sumava National Park director Alois Pavlicko appointing the former director's deputy head in his place. The environment minister said on Friday that the change in the post was part of an effort to implement a new management style at Sumava National Park that would guarantee better nature conservation along international standards. Mr Bursik has made clear he expects that Sumava National Park's new management will cooperate more closely with local municipalities on local issues including the promotion of tourism.

Author: Jan Velinger