Durmitor is a centre of mountain tourism in Montenegro and a
capital of the Ecological State of Montenegro.
In 1980, Durmitor National Park, including the Tara River Canyon,
have become a UNESCO's World Natural Heritage Site, and by entering
this list it has received the highest degree of international
protection.
The Tara River Canyon has become a part of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
in 1976, by becoming included into UNESCO's "Man and
Biosphere" (MaB) Programme.