Vývoj využití krajiny Kyjovské pahorkatiny, diskuze k cenným historickým strukturám krajiny, jejich ochraně, managementu a potenciální obnově

Development of Land Use of the Kyjovská Pahorkatina Hilly Land, Discussion of Valuable Historical Landscape Structures, Their Protection, Management and Potential for Restoration

Marek Havlíček, Hana Skokanová, Bořivoj Šarapatka, Patrik Netopil, Renata Pavelková

In: Geografické informácie (Geographical Information), Ročník (Volume) 22, Číslo (Issue) 1, 2018, p. 103-117, ISSN 1337-9453

DOI: 10.17846/GI.2018.22.1.103-117

Abstract

The article focuses on the identification of valuable landscape structures in a typical Central European hilly landscape (Kyjovská pahorkatina hilly land) with traces of traditional land use management, and on the assessment of their importance from the perspective of soil protection, nature conservation and landscape character. We used old topographic maps, cadastral maps and aerial photos, covering period 1830s-2010s. Arable land dominated throughout the whole research period. Area of permanent grassland dropped from 17 % to 1 % (in 1991), reflecting the most significant changes in the researched region – disappearance of grassland along water courses, pastures as well as a mosaic of small agricultural holdings, representing traditional agricultural landscapes with small vineyards, orchards and arable fields. However, in some places these traditional agricultural landscapes have been preserved up to date. On the other hand, patches with continuous grassland are very rare and are often preserved only in protected areas. The highest potential for restoration can be seen for permanent grassland and water areas.

Keywords: landscape structure, land use, old topographic map, cadastral map, Kyjovská pahorkatina hilly land

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