During the history, traditional sheep breeding presented one of the fundamental human activities. This thesis shows condition of sheep breeding on the area of Significant landscape „Lower Kamenjak“ through the history until today. Also, thesis contains general information about observed area and its characteristics. It is the area of Lower Kamenjak that is a fine example of biological diversity in mediterranean part of Croatia in which we are finding several endemic species and for the most part occupies habitats of rocky pastures from the directive about conservation of natural habitats and flora - NATURA 2000 program. Unfortunately, today this habitats are very endangered due to abandonment of traditional sheep breeding. One of the reasons is an increasing orientation in tourism by local population. Area Lower Kamenjak is an extremely popular tourist destination and anually has over 500.000 visitors. The goal of this thesis was to find out what is the thinking of local population and establish what are the possibilities and advantages dealing with traditional sheep breeding in this area and its linkage with tourism. By studying avaliable literature it was established what was condition during the history. By coming-out on the field and cooperation with Public institution „Kamenjak“ current condition was established. This research was conducted with the methods of survey and interviews and their aim was to find out what is the thinking and familiarity of local population related to the issue. The survey results are then analyzed, presented graphically and compared with the matching literature. Because of its outstanding natural beauty, protection, tourist popularity, ecological conditions and high bilogical diversity this area has a great potential for ecological sheep breeding that will provide recognizable product (brand) in future.