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Evaluation of ecosystem integrity and services on regional level with the use of participatory approaches
Zelený, Jakub ; Vačkářová, Davina Elena (advisor) ; Pechanec, Vilém (referee) ; Harmáčková, Veronika Zuzana (referee)
TITLE: Evaluation of ecosystem integrity and services on regional level with the use of participatory approaches AUTHOR: Mgr. Jakub Zelený DEPARTMENT: Environmental studies SUPERVISOR: Mgr. Davina Elena Vačkářová, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: The presented work proposes and applies a set of methods designed to describe ecosystem integrity, services and landscape values, including their interaction, on the example of several studied regions. The included publications describes 4 types of methods for evaluating these phenomena: remote sensing of the Earth, regional statistics, expert matrices, and qualitative interviews and mapping. Applied methods can be divided into natural sciences and social sciences, and part of the work is to evaluate the benefits and compare the compatibility between these very different methods in evaluating selected elements of landscapes. The methods are applied in a variety of ranges, ranging from urban areas (10 km2) to the federal states. Natural ecosystems and forests have been assessed best in terms of ecosystem integrity, with the relationship between ecosystem integrity and crop production being negative. Qualitative mapping of landscape values revealed that pristine and inaccessible areas, as well as single- purpose sites, had low societal value in terms of intensity and / or diversity...
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Krajinná paměť venkova - případová studie mikroregionu Dačicko
Teclová, Veronika
This diploma thesis deals with concept of landscape memory in microregion Dačicko, situated in south-eastern part of South Bohemia. The theoretical part contains a research based on relevant sources, in which the specific terms associated with landscape memory of rural area are described in detail. The essential information about the microregion, its nature protection and landscapes, is also provided in this part. The detailed description and comparison of two selected cadastral municipalities are provided in the practical part. The comparative method is used to describe natural conditions and land use development in both cadastral municipalities. It is followed by the analysis of semi-standardized interviews with long-term inhabitants and local landscape values identification. The values are subsequently drawn into maps of the cadastral municipalities. Current state of the landscape values has been explored during the field investigations. The final part is dedicated to several suggestions for creating, preserving and renewing landscape values in both areas.
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