Mountain Velebit, protected because of its outstanding nature’s values and biodiversity partly belongs to the Jasenice Municipality.

Out of the impressive 203551,12 ha which is the total amount of Velebit protected area surface, 8 270,28 ha is a part of the Jasenice Municipality area, representing 4,10 % of total protected area. Velebit is included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.