Landscape can be explained both fro� positivistic and constructivistic positions. Confusion and contradictions around the landscape paradig� arise fro� different definitions (e.g. geoco�plex versus cultural landscape), the role of landscape boundaries and landscape classifications. �he deli�itation and classification of (natural) landscape units in Saxony (Ger�any), the concept of landscape fun...

1. Grazing by large ungulates may affect plant species richness and diversity at multiple spatial and ⁄or temporal scales, because grazing affects small-scale resource heterogeneity and plant interactions at the local scale, while effects at the landscape scale are related to grazing intensity and timing. 2. We used diversity partitioning to analyse longand short-term effects of cattle grazing ...

This article is devoted to a close analysis of ecological tourism in one the subjects Russian Federation - Yakutia. In under consideration author made conclusion that type aimed at ensuring sustainable economic development specially protected areas, by creating conditions for integrated investment, tourism, social and cultural activities, taking into account features landscape, specific nature ...

This study spatially assesses, quantifies, and visualizes the agricultural expansion and land use intensification in the northwestern foothills of Mount Kenya over the last 30 years: processes triggered by population growth, and, more recently, by large-scale commercial investments. We made use of Google Earth Engine to access the USGS Landsat data archive and to generate cloud-free seasonal co...

Protected areas are locations with the exceptional natural, cultural and ecological values and needs to be protected to ensure sustainable management and conservation of biodiversity. In India, there are 733 protected areas recognized by the Government which includes 103 National Parks, 537 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 26 Community Reserves and 67 Conservation Reservesto conserve biodiversity and to s...

by considering certain factors like those mentioned by ian thompson (2005) in his definition of landscape, i.e. ecology, community and delight, in designing landscapes, one can find the vocation more applicable and useful. city rivers can play a very important role with regard to such values. in fact, the presence of nature and wildlife could not only be the lifeline of a city, but also a facto...