The Centre takes care of a hundred-year-old oak forest and the sea as a source of life, and of the cultural diversity reflected in local customs. With a holistic, sustainable and inter-sectoral participatory approach, which is represented in documentation, research, presentation and promotion, it works to preserve the natural and cultural maritime heritage of an island in the north of the Adriatic as a precious source of biological and cultural diversity. The Centre successfully creates a deeper relationship between the local population and visitors, enhancing multi-faced experiences through integrating cultural and natural heritage and the history of the traditional timber trade and shipbuilding. It also develops active sustainable tourism in order to create a balance between the economic, social and ecological needs of the local community. This is an inspiring site spinning together culture and nature along with tradition of the island.
