THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE MOUNTAIN AREAS, AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ROMANIA

Considering the fact that mountain areas occupy an important area of our country but also a considerable area at the European level, the paper approaches their role with a special analysis on the development of the sustainability of the area by increasing the number of mountain producers, mountain products and local gastronomic points. the legislation and some activities specific to the mountain area in our country are analyzed in comparison with some European countries. the legislative framework for carrying out and monitoring specific activities, existing successful activities in the mountain area and strategies for the development of mountain areas are analyzed in particular, with an emphasis on mountain producers and products.