The National Parks in the Context of Tourist Function Development in Territorially Linked Municipalities in Poland

摘要: The article is divided into two parts. Its first part analyses the functions of environmental education and land sharing performed by national parks in Poland. second presents transformations both tourist nature protection 117 municipalities (gminas), territorially linked with 23 For this purpose, a statistical analysis was carried out, applying linear ordering methods—synthetic development measures (SDM) were used. Subsequently, comparative each defined areas along an assessment correlation between level function development. research covers years 2001–2016. SDM indicate stability as well dynamic changes function. It allows rejecting hypothesis that intend to block municipalities. findings need for cooperation not only sake protection, but also purpose area economic activation.