In relation to majority of European countries, Croatia is distinguished by the diversity of ecological systems and habitats, which is mirrored through the wealth and diversity of plants, mushrooms, and animals, and a huge contribution to this is mountain of Papuk. Croatia can be categorized as one with the high degree of preserved natural conditions, but its research is not at the high level.Therefore, the understanding of population about the protection of flora and fauna is important because in such way they will preserve their environment, and this is the only way to maintain the natural balance, so needed for our planet.

The peculiarities of Papuk represent the important part of biological and landscape values in the area of Slavonia. Outstanding relief characteristics spoke of stormy geological history of origination of this area. Variety of geological phenomenon, preserved flora and vegetation, and habitats of the larger number of animal species, represents the treasure that needs to be explored, improved and preserved from the harmful influence of people for new generations of people who will live here.