Introduction: Landscape balance and landscape assessment

The aesthetic value of river flows: An assessment of flow preferences for large and small rivers

“…Unlike landscape ecology, which has a clear empirical basis, landscape assessment (the characterization and valuation of human perception and use of landscapes) must address complex interactions between empirical data, sensory perception and cognition, and socio-economic contingencies (Zube, 1987). After more than a century of practice, standardized methods and organizing principles for terrestrial landscape assessment are still under development (Daniel, 2001;Kronert et al, 2001;Sheppard et al, 2004). Landscape assessments applied to rivers (riverscapes) are at an even earlier developmental stage.…”

Contribution to Local Landscape Units definition in OTALEX II

“…In 1967, Neef characterized landscape as a part of Earth's surface with a uniform structure and a functional pattern (Kronert et al 2001). Forman and Godron (1986) give it a landscape ecology perspective, defining it as a heterogeneous area, comprising a cluster of interactive ecosystems that are repeated continuously in a similar manner.…”

Environmental Risks to Air, Water and Soil Due to the Coal Mining Process

“…There are many ways to solve the problem of land degradation, and pollution of soil, water and air (Strzyszcz 1996;Huttl 1998;Krönert et al 2001;Ling et al 2003;Ibarra and Heras 2005 Based on the reports of the Global and European agencies that evaluate energy mineral resources trends and consumption, it is noticeable that there are a few countries with significant lignite and hard coal deposits and production within the SEE region. Table 13.1 provides resources, reserves and production of coal in SEE region countries (EURACOAL 2008(EURACOAL , 2009.…”