Abstract:
This paper attempts to reveal and analyze several perspectives of national and natural parks in Romania, as key tools for
the process of management planning. A proper evaluation of the national and natural parks involves a complex process,
to which specialists from several domains should participate. The perspectives were identified based on the current and
potential benefits of Romanian parks: environmental, social and economic benefits. Results reveal that a three
perspective model would represent a valuable source of information for managers, among which special attention
should be given to the economic side.