The healing potential of protected natural areas - Oak Forest in Radenkovac and Tufa Accumulation Beli Izvorac

During the activities on the valorization of natural areas and the revision of protection status within two natural areas, the pleasantness of the stay led to the idea that these environments probably had healing potential as well, and might be used for health, therapeutic and preventive purposes. The first one is the Natural Monument "Tufa Accumulation Beli Izvorac" near Majdanpek, in which a revision of the protection status was carried out in 2022. The second one is the Oak Forest in Radenkovac, on the southern slopes of Devica Mountain, which was determined and valorized as a natural monument and the designation procedure was initiated. The processing of a modest volume of literature, as well as the locations of some existing rehabilitation centers, have confirmed the healing potential of forests, at least in terms of recreation and relaxation. It has also been proposed to examine and test the aforementioned natural areas.