Pelister National Park covers area of 17.150 ha on the northern side of the Baba Mountain massif, in the south-western part Macedonia, at altitude of 891 to 2601 m.

The territory of the Park includes various glacial and periglacial geomorphological forms, some of which are rare in the Balkans, preserved in their natural state and of high attractiveness to Park’ visitors.

Because of the geological composition, specific terrain and the local mountain climate, various habitat types have been formed in the Park supporting rich and important biological diversity. Of these the most prominent are the extensive forests of the Macedonian Pine – Molika – the most important habitat of its type in the Balkans and therefore in the World, the glacial lakes and the alpine grasslands. In addition to the nine local endemics – species that can only be found in Park’s territory – there are also several dozens of rare and threatened species.

In addition to the natural, within the territory of Pelister National Park there are also numerous cultural values among which the architectural and cultural heritage of the village Malovishta stand out.

The management of Pelister National Park in the next ten years will be directed toward reaching the following objectives:

• The biological diversity, landscape, cultural and geological heritage in the Park are protected for the benefit of the current and future generations;
• The visitors have the opportunity to get to know and understand the natural and cultural values of the Park without affecting the natural conditions and processes;
• Pelister National Park contributes to the social and economic development of the local communities in and around the Park;
• The scientific research function of the Park is developed.

In achieving these objectives the Park Authority will enhance its management capacity and will make effort to increase the support by the wider society.

The specific measures and activities to achieve these objectives are grouped into several interrelated themes as:

-        Conservation of the natural and cultural heritage

-        The Park and the visitors

-        Supporting the socio-economic development of the local communities

-        Enhancing the management capacity of the Park Authority

-        Zoning

-        Research and monitoring