200 ISSN 1822-6760. Management theory and studies for rural business and infrastructure development. 2011. Nr. 1 (25). Research papers. ORGANISATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE ARRANGEMENT AND DESIGN OF GREEN SPACE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE AGRITOURISM FARMS: THE CASE STUDY FROM NORTH-EASTERN POLAND Iwona Polucha 1 , Abdalla Omer Elkhatib 1 , Jan Žukovskis 2 1 University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland 2 Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Lithuania This paper describes the issues related to the adaptation of the rural areas for the tourism and recreation purposes. The research included the agritourism farms in the north-eastern Po- land, which served as an example for the possible arrangement of the green areas with the con- sideration of the functionality zoning. The goal of the study was to present proposals for the zon- ing of the agritourism farms areas and development of green space for providing the services for the tourists and increase of the quality level of services. Special attention was paid to the compo- sition of the greenery, communication and the elements of the furnishing used in the passive and active forms of recreation. The tourism infrastructure includes the allotted areas and the elements of the small architecture allowing for the different activities, for example garden ponds and piers, playgrounds, the sports and recreational equipment. Key words: agritourism, design concept, green spaces, infrastructure, recreation, rest. JEL code: R290, Q570. Introduction The function of the green areas in the agritourism farms. The agritourism is the form of recreation based on the natural environment, which has a significant influence on the production and service surroundings of the farms (Drzewiecki, 2001). The infrastructure, that creates the supporting base, is the indispensable el- ement of the offer. It supplements the rural accommodation and food service, nec- essary to meet the basic needs of the tourists staying at the farm (Marks, 2005). The recreational area of the farm allows for various types of activities different from every days chores, like recreational forms of sport or cultural entertainment. This type of recreation revitalizes the physical and psychical powers of the partici- pants (Napierala, 2009). Other than the active recreation in the natural environ- ment, the tourists are provided with the ability to learn about the folk customs, eve- ryday farm activities and to use the products made on the farm (Polucha, 2002). The green areas are planted accordingly with the strictly specified usage program. On the agritourism farms their functions play the esthetical, protective, didactic and economical role. The division of the farm’s area into zones (decor a- tive, productive and recreational), allows to prepare an attractive offer of recreation and enables the tourists to participate in a variety of activities. Green area is also an advertising tool for the agritourism facility (Marks, 2003). The farm should have an area designated for the purpose of representation, which at the same time is a place for an intimate relaxation. It’s important to create an area accessible to the guests, where they can participate in the farm chores, like an orchard or vegetable