The method of determining research units for the needs of valorisation of rural landscape at the level of plant cover on the example of the Puchaczów commune Cover Image

The method of determining research units for the needs of valorisation of rural landscape at the level of plant cover on the example of the Puchaczów commune
The method of determining research units for the needs of valorisation of rural landscape at the level of plant cover on the example of the Puchaczów commune

Author(s): Sylwia Szefler
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: landscape valorization; rural landscape; landscape research units; plant cover

Summary/Abstract: The idea of ​​sustainable development of rural areas is not possible to implement without previous research on landscape quality. One of the methods of landscape valorisation is assessment based on the vegetation cover. the method makes it possible to recognize changes that occur in environment. A characteristic feature of plant communities is the development of a specific combination of species in similar habitat conditions. This allows to conclude about other landscape features. the value of flora as an indicator is based on different levels - species, biocenotic, landscape. Plant cover can be an indicator on various scales of landscape research. One of the first stages of valorisation is the designation of relevant research units. The aim of the article is to present a model way of separating research units for the needs of valorisation of rural landscape. The area where the author presents the research model is the Puchaczów commune.

  • Issue Year: 20/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 35-46
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English
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