In the category of significant landscape in the Šibenik-Knin County as many as seven sites, there are two nature monuments and nearly sixty sites of the ecological network Natura 2000 are protected. There is also St Nicholas’ Fortress, a cultural and historical monument under the UNESCO protection, which is located within the significant landscape Channel – Port in Šibenik, along with its buffer zone. These areas boasting diversified and unique flora and fauna as well as exceptional geomorphological heritage are managed by the Public Institution Nature of the Šibenik-Knin County, which was established in 2007. The primary objective of the institution is to protect, maintain and preserve the authenticity of the natural environment and the sustainable use of natural and cultural goods at the sites it manages, thereby benefiting local residents, visitors and future generations.