• Identification and impact evaluation of land development on selected resources and value of natural environment
• Recognition of non-agricultural factors which degenerate the soil and water environment in municipal and agro-tourist mountain catchments
• Forming and protection of the agricultural landscape of upland areas in view of harmonisation of their socio-economic functions
• Restructuring and perfecting the principles of management of the upland areas with consideration given to ecological, social and economical balance, as well as productive and non-productive functions of grasslands
• Agricultural management in legally protected areas
• Harmonisation of socio-economic functions in trans-border and rural Carpathian areas with a large seasonal inflow of both domestic and foreign tourist from country and abroad 

  Scope of research works:

• Recognition and prioritising the functions of foothills and upland areas, particularly in the Carpathians
• Identification and allocation of renewable and non-renewable available natural resources
• Assessment of field, turf and forest ecosystems, with particular attention give to the vegetation cover
• Quantification of natural resources with elaboration of the principles of their rational use, reproduction and protection
• Evaluation of catchment retention capacity with quantitative-qualitative water balance
• Modification of the operations of water reservoirs, which are localised on major mountain rivers
• Impact evaluation of the permanent and temporary population on changes taking place in the natural environment

  The scope of research services:

• Studies and expert opinions
• Analyses, evaluations, elaboration of recommendations, directions and assumptions etc.
• Concept and survey works synthesizing actual state, correctness of assumption, intentions and directions of transformation 
• Laboratory services
• Training services in the area of environmental protection and the relation between pollution and human activity
• Monitoring water pollution, particularly surface waters
• Organisation of conferences, seminars, scientific meetings, and workshops 

  Publications of the Malopolska Research Centre 1995 - 1999

  Publications of the Malopolska Research Centre 2000 - 2002

Mountain Research Station at Jaworki is a part of Malopolska Research Centre. It's operating since 1953 in the area of meadow and pasture, as well as low-input form of production in the mountain. Also deals with an impact of land use on quantity and quality of water resources. Research activity, observations and results continuously since 1953. 

  Staff of the Malopolska Research Centre: