## 5 Conclusions  
Knowledge about the acoustic climate and noise pollution in protected areas can contribute to direct noise reduction. To achieve this goal, it is essential to implement effective management strategies, such as monitoring noise sources, providing environmental education, and collaborating with local communities and economic sectors. Incorporating sound measurement and noise monitoring into environmental planning will reduce noise exposure and benefit ecological systems. Road infrastructure produces sounds that can overshadow the acoustic environment, which also includes natural and animal sounds. An increase in anthropogenic noise levels significantly disrupts the perception of natural sounds, which are perceived as positive. Therefore, it is essential to carry out long-term acoustic monitoring and field observations, alongside research on soundscapes in protected areas. Despite the absence of legal regulations on permissible noise levels in environmentally protected areas, the park area can be regarded as significantly affected by noise pollution, particularly near traffic routes, which contribute to anthropogenic noise. The results of the research conducted indicate that high noise levels can severely impact the natural environment. The noise level directly next to the roads was 57.9-71.2 dB and exceeded the values considered safe for many animal species. Additionally, in some cases, the changing terrain led to a local increase in noise levels. The range of harmful effects was noticeable at a distance of 250 m from the traffic routes. At a distance of 500 m from the roads, the acoustic climate was already close to natural conditions. The approach presented in this study extends the classical methodology of acoustic measurements by integrating measurement data and spatial modeling results with an analysis of sound source characteristics, distinguishing between natural and anthropogenic components. Incorporating this additional interpretive layer provides a deeper understanding of the acoustic context of the study sites, particularly in natural environments where the soundscape is diverse and dynamic. The analysis revealed that in some locations, despite low sound levels expressed in decibels, road traffic noise was still perceptible, whereas in areas with higher measured values, natural sounds--primarily bird songs--predominated. Such findings indicate that interpreting acoustic data based solely on dB levels may lead to incomplete conclusions, especially when assessing the quality of soundscapes in protected areas. It is therefore essential to conduct long-term acoustic monitoring and field observations, as well as research on soundscapes in protected areas. Although there are currently no legal regulations specifying permissible noise levels in nature-protected areas, it can be concluded that the park is significantly exposed to noise pollution, particularly in the vicinity of transportation corridors, which are sources of anthropogenic noise. Integrating environmental monitoring with the park's management activities is crucial for achieving biodiversity conservation goals. An important area of research that should be further developed in protected areas concerns the potential for reducing traffic noise levelsand evaluating the effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures, taking into account the specific characteristics of these environments. In locations particularly threatened by traffic noise--where roads are situated below the surrounding terrain or near human settlements with high traffic volumes--acoustic impacts can be mitigated through measures such as lowering speed limits, upgrading road surfaces, preserving as much vegetation (trees and shrubs) as possible, especially close to the noise source, and promoting quieter modes of transport (electric vehicles, bicycles), as well as implementing visitor limits. In the face of broad environmental changes, ensuring the acoustic tranquility of protected areas will reaffirm the value of wild nature--the very essence that inspired their creation.