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Natural environment plays essential role for human being as a biological organism. Now-days using specific environmental objects, such as forests, parks, water fields are very important to ensure for society's health and welfare. In Lithuania, after restoration of independence, private ownership as a field of law was restored also. Since then, more and more real property objects are bought from the state or falls into private ownership by restitution. Under such circumstances crucially important issue arises: how the state will regulate the relationship between owners of real property and other members of society. Since Roman law, it is widely known, that under specific circumstances one can use the property of another man without his permission (by servitudes). There was an old customary law In the Statutes of Lithuania, which let the people use the forests freely, despite the will of owner. This legal norm is still provided in Lithuanian law. After restoration of independence, the right of public access was provided in the new-coming law, but the legislation was significantly changing even during quite short period of independence. In this thesis author analyses the restrictions, suffered by owners because of law-provided right of individuals to use another's real property without permission. Also, author compares Lithuanian and Swedish legal norms, genesis of such restrictions, legal procedures on implementation of such right. According to an author, there is a lack of regulation in Lithuanian law; regulation sets no limits to protect owners' privacy. On the other hand – owner can easily limit the right of public access by initiating total prohibition without any reasonable background. According to these conclusions, author proposes to improve Lithuanian legal regulation, set clear limits and conditions, under which it would be not aloud to restrict owners' rights by the right of public access.

Natural environment plays essential role for human being as a biological organism. Now-days using specific environmental objects, such as forests, parks, water fields are very important to ensure for society's health and welfare. In Lithuania, after restoration of independence, private ownership as a field of law was restored also. Since then, more and more real property objects are bought from the state or falls into private ownership by restitution. Under such circumstances crucially important issue arises: how the state will regulate the relationship between owners of real property and other members of society. Since Roman law, it is widely known, that under specific circumstances one can use the property of another man without his permission (by servitudes). There was an old customary law In the Statutes of Lithuania, which let the people use the forests freely, despite the will of owner. This legal norm is still provided in Lithuanian law. After restoration of independence, the right of public access was provided in the new-coming law, but the legislation was significantly changing even during quite short period of independence. In this thesis author analyses the restrictions, suffered by owners because of law-provided right of individuals to use another's real property without permission. Also, author compares Lithuanian and Swedish legal norms, genesis of such restrictions, legal procedures on implementation of such right. According to an author, there is a lack of regulation in Lithuanian law; regulation sets no limits to protect owners' privacy. On the other hand – owner can easily limit the right of public access by initiating total prohibition without any reasonable background. According to these conclusions, author proposes to improve Lithuanian legal regulation, set clear limits and conditions, under which it would be not aloud to restrict owners' rights by the right of public access.

In recent decades European regions have faced new social and economic development challenges. Not only globalization but also European integration processes make influence on regional development and lead to regional convergence. Then a region's competitive advantage is decreased or even lost. Seeking to help less advanced regions solve their problems, promote regional development and strengthen regional competitiveness uniqueness of regions should be identified, analysed and evaluated. Regional competitiveness can be strengthened by promoting regional specialization and investments and more effectively using local resources. Local cultural, historical and natural resources identified as unique and used in economic activity will contribute to the creation of value added and new jobs and give other positive results. Regional uniqueness plays an important role, it can be a success factor for regional development and create competitive advantage. In other words, it is important to identify, evaluate and develop the strengths and core skills of a region. The assessment of regional uniqueness will help use EU support more effectively and efficiently and create value added and new jobs. The paper deals with assessment of the regional uniqueness of Lithuania and opportunities for regions to develop and create value added and new jobs. The object of this research is assessment of regional uniqueness seeking to effectively and efficiently use it and facilitate social and economic development of Lithuania's regions. Regional development is important at state, regional and EU levels. More effective use of regional strengths, core skills and unique local resources will help create competitive advantage. The aim of the research is to propose methods for the evaluation of regional uniqueness (unique cultural, historical and natural resources) and regions' opportunities to create value added and new jobs. That could be used for regional policy formation. The research draws on the theory of economic assessment of regional uniqueness. Research methods: the multi-criteria evaluation technique, the SAW method, econometric analysis of panel data, regression analysis, systematic and comparative analysis of statistical data, synthesis, analogy, contextual analysis, logical comparison. Indicators that can be used as a regional uniqueness assessment and regions' classification instrument were identified. The findings can be used for regional policy formation, effective and efficient use of unique resources, value added and new jobs creation. Regional uniqueness assessment is important at several levels: as a new supplementary methodological instrument for regional policy prioritisation (at EU level), as additional criteria attracting EU support for value added and new jobs creation (at national level), as an instrument for setting regions' strategic development directions (at regional level). While developing Lithuania's regional policy and seeking to create added value and new jobs it is recommended to evaluate regional resources (cultural, historical, natural) and classify regions. Research into the issue should be continued, the concept of regional uniqueness developed, regional economic development analysed, local resources evaluated, regional specialization strengthened, investment in regions promoted, regional competitiveness enhanced.

In recent decades European regions have faced new social and economic development challenges. Not only globalization but also European integration processes make influence on regional development and lead to regional convergence. Then a region's competitive advantage is decreased or even lost. Seeking to help less advanced regions solve their problems, promote regional development and strengthen regional competitiveness uniqueness of regions should be identified, analysed and evaluated. Regional competitiveness can be strengthened by promoting regional specialization and investments and more effectively using local resources. Local cultural, historical and natural resources identified as unique and used in economic activity will contribute to the creation of value added and new jobs and give other positive results. Regional uniqueness plays an important role, it can be a success factor for regional development and create competitive advantage. In other words, it is important to identify, evaluate and develop the strengths and core skills of a region. The assessment of regional uniqueness will help use EU support more effectively and efficiently and create value added and new jobs. The paper deals with assessment of the regional uniqueness of Lithuania and opportunities for regions to develop and create value added and new jobs. The object of this research is assessment of regional uniqueness seeking to effectively and efficiently use it and facilitate social and economic development of Lithuania's regions. Regional development is important at state, regional and EU levels. More effective use of regional strengths, core skills and unique local resources will help create competitive advantage. The aim of the research is to propose methods for the evaluation of regional uniqueness (unique cultural, historical and natural resources) and regions' opportunities to create value added and new jobs. That could be used for regional policy formation. The research draws on the theory of economic assessment of regional uniqueness. Research methods: the multi-criteria evaluation technique, the SAW method, econometric analysis of panel data, regression analysis, systematic and comparative analysis of statistical data, synthesis, analogy, contextual analysis, logical comparison. Indicators that can be used as a regional uniqueness assessment and regions' classification instrument were identified. The findings can be used for regional policy formation, effective and efficient use of unique resources, value added and new jobs creation. Regional uniqueness assessment is important at several levels: as a new supplementary methodological instrument for regional policy prioritisation (at EU level), as additional criteria attracting EU support for value added and new jobs creation (at national level), as an instrument for setting regions' strategic development directions (at regional level). While developing Lithuania's regional policy and seeking to create added value and new jobs it is recommended to evaluate regional resources (cultural, historical, natural) and classify regions. Research into the issue should be continued, the concept of regional uniqueness developed, regional economic development analysed, local resources evaluated, regional specialization strengthened, investment in regions promoted, regional competitiveness enhanced.

In recent decades European regions have faced new social and economic development challenges. Not only globalization but also European integration processes make influence on regional development and lead to regional convergence. Then a region's competitive advantage is decreased or even lost. Seeking to help less advanced regions solve their problems, promote regional development and strengthen regional competitiveness uniqueness of regions should be identified, analysed and evaluated. Regional competitiveness can be strengthened by promoting regional specialization and investments and more effectively using local resources. Local cultural, historical and natural resources identified as unique and used in economic activity will contribute to the creation of value added and new jobs and give other positive results. Regional uniqueness plays an important role, it can be a success factor for regional development and create competitive advantage. In other words, it is important to identify, evaluate and develop the strengths and core skills of a region. The assessment of regional uniqueness will help use EU support more effectively and efficiently and create value added and new jobs. The paper deals with assessment of the regional uniqueness of Lithuania and opportunities for regions to develop and create value added and new jobs. The object of this research is assessment of regional uniqueness seeking to effectively and efficiently use it and facilitate social and economic development of Lithuania's regions. Regional development is important at state, regional and EU levels. More effective use of regional strengths, core skills and unique local resources will help create competitive advantage. The aim of the research is to propose methods for the evaluation of regional uniqueness (unique cultural, historical and natural resources) and regions' opportunities to create value added and new jobs. That could be used for regional policy formation. The research draws on the theory of economic assessment of regional uniqueness. Research methods: the multi-criteria evaluation technique, the SAW method, econometric analysis of panel data, regression analysis, systematic and comparative analysis of statistical data, synthesis, analogy, contextual analysis, logical comparison. Indicators that can be used as a regional uniqueness assessment and regions' classification instrument were identified. The findings can be used for regional policy formation, effective and efficient use of unique resources, value added and new jobs creation. Regional uniqueness assessment is important at several levels: as a new supplementary methodological instrument for regional policy prioritisation (at EU level), as additional criteria attracting EU support for value added and new jobs creation (at national level), as an instrument for setting regions' strategic development directions (at regional level). While developing Lithuania's regional policy and seeking to create added value and new jobs it is recommended to evaluate regional resources (cultural, historical, natural) and classify regions. Research into the issue should be continued, the concept of regional uniqueness developed, regional economic development analysed, local resources evaluated, regional specialization strengthened, investment in regions promoted, regional competitiveness enhanced.

In recent decades European regions have faced new social and economic development challenges. Not only globalization but also European integration processes make influence on regional development and lead to regional convergence. Then a region's competitive advantage is decreased or even lost. Seeking to help less advanced regions solve their problems, promote regional development and strengthen regional competitiveness uniqueness of regions should be identified, analysed and evaluated. Regional competitiveness can be strengthened by promoting regional specialization and investments and more effectively using local resources. Local cultural, historical and natural resources identified as unique and used in economic activity will contribute to the creation of value added and new jobs and give other positive results. Regional uniqueness plays an important role, it can be a success factor for regional development and create competitive advantage. In other words, it is important to identify, evaluate and develop the strengths and core skills of a region. The assessment of regional uniqueness will help use EU support more effectively and efficiently and create value added and new jobs. The paper deals with assessment of the regional uniqueness of Lithuania and opportunities for regions to develop and create value added and new jobs. The object of this research is assessment of regional uniqueness seeking to effectively and efficiently use it and facilitate social and economic development of Lithuania's regions. Regional development is important at state, regional and EU levels. More effective use of regional strengths, core skills and unique local resources will help create competitive advantage. The aim of the research is to propose methods for the evaluation of regional uniqueness (unique cultural, historical and natural resources) and regions' opportunities to create value added and new jobs. That could be used for regional policy formation. The research draws on the theory of economic assessment of regional uniqueness. Research methods: the multi-criteria evaluation technique, the SAW method, econometric analysis of panel data, regression analysis, systematic and comparative analysis of statistical data, synthesis, analogy, contextual analysis, logical comparison. Indicators that can be used as a regional uniqueness assessment and regions' classification instrument were identified. The findings can be used for regional policy formation, effective and efficient use of unique resources, value added and new jobs creation. Regional uniqueness assessment is important at several levels: as a new supplementary methodological instrument for regional policy prioritisation (at EU level), as additional criteria attracting EU support for value added and new jobs creation (at national level), as an instrument for setting regions' strategic development directions (at regional level). While developing Lithuania's regional policy and seeking to create added value and new jobs it is recommended to evaluate regional resources (cultural, historical, natural) and classify regions. Research into the issue should be continued, the concept of regional uniqueness developed, regional economic development analysed, local resources evaluated, regional specialization strengthened, investment in regions promoted, regional competitiveness enhanced.

In recent decades European regions have faced new social and economic development challenges. Not only globalization but also European integration processes make influence on regional development and lead to regional convergence. Then a region's competitive advantage is decreased or even lost. Seeking to help less advanced regions solve their problems, promote regional development and strengthen regional competitiveness uniqueness of regions should be identified, analysed and evaluated. Regional competitiveness can be strengthened by promoting regional specialization and investments and more effectively using local resources. Local cultural, historical and natural resources identified as unique and used in economic activity will contribute to the creation of value added and new jobs and give other positive results. Regional uniqueness plays an important role, it can be a success factor for regional development and create competitive advantage. In other words, it is important to identify, evaluate and develop the strengths and core skills of a region. The assessment of regional uniqueness will help use EU support more effectively and efficiently and create value added and new jobs. The paper deals with assessment of the regional uniqueness of Lithuania and opportunities for regions to develop and create value added and new jobs. The object of this research is assessment of regional uniqueness seeking to effectively and efficiently use it and facilitate social and economic development of Lithuania's regions. Regional development is important at state, regional and EU levels. More effective use of regional strengths, core skills and unique local resources will help create competitive advantage. The aim of the research is to propose methods for the evaluation of regional uniqueness (unique cultural, historical and natural resources) and regions' opportunities to create value added and new jobs. That could be used for regional policy formation. The research draws on the theory of economic assessment of regional uniqueness. Research methods: the multi-criteria evaluation technique, the SAW method, econometric analysis of panel data, regression analysis, systematic and comparative analysis of statistical data, synthesis, analogy, contextual analysis, logical comparison. Indicators that can be used as a regional uniqueness assessment and regions' classification instrument were identified. The findings can be used for regional policy formation, effective and efficient use of unique resources, value added and new jobs creation. Regional uniqueness assessment is important at several levels: as a new supplementary methodological instrument for regional policy prioritisation (at EU level), as additional criteria attracting EU support for value added and new jobs creation (at national level), as an instrument for setting regions' strategic development directions (at regional level). While developing Lithuania's regional policy and seeking to create added value and new jobs it is recommended to evaluate regional resources (cultural, historical, natural) and classify regions. Research into the issue should be continued, the concept of regional uniqueness developed, regional economic development analysed, local resources evaluated, regional specialization strengthened, investment in regions promoted, regional competitiveness enhanced.

In recent decades European regions have faced new social and economic development challenges. Not only globalization but also European integration processes make influence on regional development and lead to regional convergence. Then a region's competitive advantage is decreased or even lost. Seeking to help less advanced regions solve their problems, promote regional development and strengthen regional competitiveness uniqueness of regions should be identified, analysed and evaluated. Regional competitiveness can be strengthened by promoting regional specialization and investments and more effectively using local resources. Local cultural, historical and natural resources identified as unique and used in economic activity will contribute to the creation of value added and new jobs and give other positive results. Regional uniqueness plays an important role, it can be a success factor for regional development and create competitive advantage. In other words, it is important to identify, evaluate and develop the strengths and core skills of a region. The assessment of regional uniqueness will help use EU support more effectively and efficiently and create value added and new jobs. The paper deals with assessment of the regional uniqueness of Lithuania and opportunities for regions to develop and create value added and new jobs. The object of this research is assessment of regional uniqueness seeking to effectively and efficiently use it and facilitate social and economic development of Lithuania's regions. Regional development is important at state, regional and EU levels. More effective use of regional strengths, core skills and unique local resources will help create competitive advantage. The aim of the research is to propose methods for the evaluation of regional uniqueness (unique cultural, historical and natural resources) and regions' opportunities to create value added and new jobs. That could be used for regional policy formation. The research draws on the theory of economic assessment of regional uniqueness. Research methods: the multi-criteria evaluation technique, the SAW method, econometric analysis of panel data, regression analysis, systematic and comparative analysis of statistical data, synthesis, analogy, contextual analysis, logical comparison. Indicators that can be used as a regional uniqueness assessment and regions' classification instrument were identified. The findings can be used for regional policy formation, effective and efficient use of unique resources, value added and new jobs creation. Regional uniqueness assessment is important at several levels: as a new supplementary methodological instrument for regional policy prioritisation (at EU level), as additional criteria attracting EU support for value added and new jobs creation (at national level), as an instrument for setting regions' strategic development directions (at regional level). While developing Lithuania's regional policy and seeking to create added value and new jobs it is recommended to evaluate regional resources (cultural, historical, natural) and classify regions. Research into the issue should be continued, the concept of regional uniqueness developed, regional economic development analysed, local resources evaluated, regional specialization strengthened, investment in regions promoted, regional competitiveness enhanced.

Energy imperialism refers to the use of natural resources for political purposes, i.e. weaponization of energy. At the state level, it means specific institutional structure, as the state building is predetermined by oil led developments. At the international level, it means international nets of energy dependency, centered around the mother state possessing oil, gas and other natural resources. In a paradox way, the so called Western world (Western Europe and North America) becomes increasingly dependent on the former colonies and Russia on energy supply. The paper examines issues of Russian energy imperialism in Central and Eastern Europe.

Energy imperialism refers to the use of natural resources for political purposes, i.e. weaponization of energy. At the state level, it means specific institutional structure, as the state building is predetermined by oil led developments. At the international level, it means international nets of energy dependency, centered around the mother state possessing oil, gas and other natural resources. In a paradox way, the so called Western world (Western Europe and North America) becomes increasingly dependent on the former colonies and Russia on energy supply. The paper examines issues of Russian energy imperialism in Central and Eastern Europe.

Energy imperialism refers to the use of natural resources for political purposes, i.e. weaponization of energy. At the state level, it means specific institutional structure, as the state building is predetermined by oil led developments. At the international level, it means international nets of energy dependency, centered around the mother state possessing oil, gas and other natural resources. In a paradox way, the so called Western world (Western Europe and North America) becomes increasingly dependent on the former colonies and Russia on energy supply. The paper examines issues of Russian energy imperialism in Central and Eastern Europe.

It is hard to find today's human untouched, unchanged natural heritage, nevertheless we treet cultural heritage differently. Identifying places with both cultural and natural values, giving them equal attention, we are going to to more integrated approache of protected territories, as cultural landscapes. This work speeks about the satisfaction of this demand trought the fixation of cultural landscapes protection. Political and scholarly acceptance of landscape level protection claim for new planning means, which wood be related with broader territorial formations, land territories, not restricted of specific places. Cultural and natural heritage in the sense of cultural environment are explored in their trritorial context and environment. For this reason, practical site of such protection includes not only heritage management specialist, but also their colleagues in the system of regional/ territorial development, urban planning and environmental management. New ideas of heritage management give rise at first in the beginning of XX century in the context of modern conservation doctrine development. Through Heimatschutz movement arose the significance of places created by humans and nature, what is perceived as crucial element of regional identity. Just after 50 years this importance was accepted on the legal basis and in practice. It's important to note, that through Galicia, a Poland's part, occupied by Austria, those ideas reached territory of present Lithuanian country- Vilnius region, however had'nt left remarcable traces in the development of theory and practice of heritage protection. This topic was raised again in the 7 th- 8th decade of XX century. A period of 1960- 1970 years marks the beginning of modern conceptualisation of integrated and regional heritage management. Those changes are seen on international level of heritage management system. Convention remindes ways how people interact with nature and express main goal- protect their harmonious relations. This international treaty established a unique international instrument for recognizing and protecting both the cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. In 1992 UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopted three categories of cultural landscape to be integrated into their operational guidelines, the World Heritage Convention became the first international legal instrument to recognize and protect cultural landscapes of outstanding universal value. Second international organisation related with the formation of integrated heritage management- IUCN (The World Conservation Union - main inspectional organisation activ in the protection of natural categories. Recently it recognised significance of cultural aspects in the protection of natural territories. In 1994 IUCN adopted Guidelines for Protected Area Management Categories. For a long time model of protected areas was based on nature conservation without human activities. Today there is also need for strict preservation territories, but protected areas approach has to be broader. Such approach is represented by UNESCO Cultural landscapes and IUCN V-th Category of Protected areas. Here integrated heritage management is related with social and economical development of societies. Cultural and natural resources management in local areas, regions influences cooperation between various sectors. The main goal is sustainable development, inclusion of local communities in heritage management process. In local level heritage is important for local people, as background for their identity. This can be elucidated in ecomuseum model – as embodying of integrity and regional aspects in heritage management.

It is hard to find today's human untouched, unchanged natural heritage, nevertheless we treet cultural heritage differently. Identifying places with both cultural and natural values, giving them equal attention, we are going to to more integrated approache of protected territories, as cultural landscapes. This work speeks about the satisfaction of this demand trought the fixation of cultural landscapes protection. Political and scholarly acceptance of landscape level protection claim for new planning means, which wood be related with broader territorial formations, land territories, not restricted of specific places. Cultural and natural heritage in the sense of cultural environment are explored in their trritorial context and environment. For this reason, practical site of such protection includes not only heritage management specialist, but also their colleagues in the system of regional/ territorial development, urban planning and environmental management. New ideas of heritage management give rise at first in the beginning of XX century in the context of modern conservation doctrine development. Through Heimatschutz movement arose the significance of places created by humans and nature, what is perceived as crucial element of regional identity. Just after 50 years this importance was accepted on the legal basis and in practice. It's important to note, that through Galicia, a Poland's part, occupied by Austria, those ideas reached territory of present Lithuanian country- Vilnius region, however had'nt left remarcable traces in the development of theory and practice of heritage protection. This topic was raised again in the 7 th- 8th decade of XX century. A period of 1960- 1970 years marks the beginning of modern conceptualisation of integrated and regional heritage management. Those changes are seen on international level of heritage management system. Convention remindes ways how people interact with nature and express main goal- protect their harmonious relations. This international treaty established a unique international instrument for recognizing and protecting both the cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. In 1992 UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopted three categories of cultural landscape to be integrated into their operational guidelines, the World Heritage Convention became the first international legal instrument to recognize and protect cultural landscapes of outstanding universal value. Second international organisation related with the formation of integrated heritage management- IUCN (The World Conservation Union - main inspectional organisation activ in the protection of natural categories. Recently it recognised significance of cultural aspects in the protection of natural territories. In 1994 IUCN adopted Guidelines for Protected Area Management Categories. For a long time model of protected areas was based on nature conservation without human activities. Today there is also need for strict preservation territories, but protected areas approach has to be broader. Such approach is represented by UNESCO Cultural landscapes and IUCN V-th Category of Protected areas. Here integrated heritage management is related with social and economical development of societies. Cultural and natural resources management in local areas, regions influences cooperation between various sectors. The main goal is sustainable development, inclusion of local communities in heritage management process. In local level heritage is important for local people, as background for their identity. This can be elucidated in ecomuseum model – as embodying of integrity and regional aspects in heritage management.

It is hard to find today's human untouched, unchanged natural heritage, nevertheless we treet cultural heritage differently. Identifying places with both cultural and natural values, giving them equal attention, we are going to to more integrated approache of protected territories, as cultural landscapes. This work speeks about the satisfaction of this demand trought the fixation of cultural landscapes protection. Political and scholarly acceptance of landscape level protection claim for new planning means, which wood be related with broader territorial formations, land territories, not restricted of specific places. Cultural and natural heritage in the sense of cultural environment are explored in their trritorial context and environment. For this reason, practical site of such protection includes not only heritage management specialist, but also their colleagues in the system of regional/ territorial development, urban planning and environmental management. New ideas of heritage management give rise at first in the beginning of XX century in the context of modern conservation doctrine development. Through Heimatschutz movement arose the significance of places created by humans and nature, what is perceived as crucial element of regional identity. Just after 50 years this importance was accepted on the legal basis and in practice. It's important to note, that through Galicia, a Poland's part, occupied by Austria, those ideas reached territory of present Lithuanian country- Vilnius region, however had'nt left remarcable traces in the development of theory and practice of heritage protection. This topic was raised again in the 7 th- 8th decade of XX century. A period of 1960- 1970 years marks the beginning of modern conceptualisation of integrated and regional heritage management. Those changes are seen on international level of heritage management system. Convention remindes ways how people interact with nature and express main goal- protect their harmonious relations. This international treaty established a unique international instrument for recognizing and protecting both the cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. In 1992 UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopted three categories of cultural landscape to be integrated into their operational guidelines, the World Heritage Convention became the first international legal instrument to recognize and protect cultural landscapes of outstanding universal value. Second international organisation related with the formation of integrated heritage management- IUCN (The World Conservation Union - main inspectional organisation activ in the protection of natural categories. Recently it recognised significance of cultural aspects in the protection of natural territories. In 1994 IUCN adopted Guidelines for Protected Area Management Categories. For a long time model of protected areas was based on nature conservation without human activities. Today there is also need for strict preservation territories, but protected areas approach has to be broader. Such approach is represented by UNESCO Cultural landscapes and IUCN V-th Category of Protected areas. Here integrated heritage management is related with social and economical development of societies. Cultural and natural resources management in local areas, regions influences cooperation between various sectors. The main goal is sustainable development, inclusion of local communities in heritage management process. In local level heritage is important for local people, as background for their identity. This can be elucidated in ecomuseum model – as embodying of integrity and regional aspects in heritage management.

It is hard to find today's human untouched, unchanged natural heritage, nevertheless we treet cultural heritage differently. Identifying places with both cultural and natural values, giving them equal attention, we are going to to more integrated approache of protected territories, as cultural landscapes. This work speeks about the satisfaction of this demand trought the fixation of cultural landscapes protection. Political and scholarly acceptance of landscape level protection claim for new planning means, which wood be related with broader territorial formations, land territories, not restricted of specific places. Cultural and natural heritage in the sense of cultural environment are explored in their trritorial context and environment. For this reason, practical site of such protection includes not only heritage management specialist, but also their colleagues in the system of regional/ territorial development, urban planning and environmental management. New ideas of heritage management give rise at first in the beginning of XX century in the context of modern conservation doctrine development. Through Heimatschutz movement arose the significance of places created by humans and nature, what is perceived as crucial element of regional identity. Just after 50 years this importance was accepted on the legal basis and in practice. It's important to note, that through Galicia, a Poland's part, occupied by Austria, those ideas reached territory of present Lithuanian country- Vilnius region, however had'nt left remarcable traces in the development of theory and practice of heritage protection. This topic was raised again in the 7 th- 8th decade of XX century. A period of 1960- 1970 years marks the beginning of modern conceptualisation of integrated and regional heritage management. Those changes are seen on international level of heritage management system. Convention remindes ways how people interact with nature and express main goal- protect their harmonious relations. This international treaty established a unique international instrument for recognizing and protecting both the cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value. In 1992 UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopted three categories of cultural landscape to be integrated into their operational guidelines, the World Heritage Convention became the first international legal instrument to recognize and protect cultural landscapes of outstanding universal value. Second international organisation related with the formation of integrated heritage management- IUCN (The World Conservation Union - main inspectional organisation activ in the protection of natural categories. Recently it recognised significance of cultural aspects in the protection of natural territories. In 1994 IUCN adopted Guidelines for Protected Area Management Categories. For a long time model of protected areas was based on nature conservation without human activities. Today there is also need for strict preservation territories, but protected areas approach has to be broader. Such approach is represented by UNESCO Cultural landscapes and IUCN V-th Category of Protected areas. Here integrated heritage management is related with social and economical development of societies. Cultural and natural resources management in local areas, regions influences cooperation between various sectors. The main goal is sustainable development, inclusion of local communities in heritage management process. In local level heritage is important for local people, as background for their identity. This can be elucidated in ecomuseum model – as embodying of integrity and regional aspects in heritage management.