The new areas are in the following categories: 2 strict natural reserves (IUCN I), 44 natural monuments (IUCN III) and 1 multipurpose area (IUCN VI) (Table 9.3). The largest addition occurred through the proclamation of the Jasen multipurpose area (27,950 ha). Slightly over 50 per cent of the land currently protected in the country is designated as national parks with the next largest category being natural monuments.