The Management Authority was founded in 2009 and is responsible for the protection, conservation and management of the National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri and Arachthos Gorge. It is a non-profit-making legal entity governed by private law, which is administered by a nine-member Administrative Board and operates under the supervision of the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy.
The main responsibilities of the Management Authority include: guarding and patrolling of the area, scientific monitoring of flora/fauna species and habitat types, informing and raising the awareness of the public, provision of advice and cooperation with other competent authorities etc.
The Authority’s headquarters are in Ioannina, and it has under its supervision the Information Centres of Pramanta, Chouliarades, Agnanta, Vourgareli, Neraida, and Kalliroi/Aspropotamos at Tria Potamia.
