Research on the landscape attractiveness of the selected abandoned quarries

Abstract

This publication presents the research results concerning determination of the level of landscape attractiveness of the abandoned quarries. The research focused upon 20 structures located within the area of Poland, Great Britain and Austria. The research used procedures of landscape attractiveness assessment which features three research methods: survey method with the use of the semantic differential, the method of point bonitation and the landscape entropy method. Throughout the analysis conducted, the level of landscape attractiveness of the quarries was determined according to four classification groups: very attractive quarry landscape (I), attractive quarry landscape (II), little attractive quarry landscape (III) and unattractive quarry landscape (IV).

Transforming Brownfields as Tourism Destinations and Their Sustainability on the Example of Slovakia

“…Baczyńska et al [93] have researched postmining brownfields resulting from surface stone quarrying and their secondary use in tourism in Poland, the United Kingdom, and Austria. Similar issues in Poland have been partially addressed in the works of [94,95].…”

Assessing the effects of quarry treatment options on the attractiveness of reclaimed limestone quarries using 3D-visualizations

“…This research aims to improve the understanding of the relationship between reclaimed limestone quarry landscapes and peopleÕs perceptions of their visual quality in order to deliver enhanced aesthetic appeal through the use of more appropriate design and management in reclamation projects (Baczynska et al, 2018;Baczynska et al, 2017ab;Kaplan, 1988;Sadler & Carlson, 1982).…”

“…Cripps and Czerewko (2010), provide some examples of the treatment and conservation value of urban quarries. The use of the countryside for leisure activities (Baczynska et al, 2018;Baczynska et al, 2017ab) gives rise to pressure for rural quarries to be restored. As explained by Cripps et al (2007) the combination of hard rocks in close proximity to urban areas gives rise to upland areas that may be designated for their aesthetic and landscape value.…”

Post-mining Remnants and Revitalization

“…Historic structures of this type are very attractive, and therefore, a significant growth of interest is observed in using them as mining heritage objects in tourism (Conesa et al 2008;Gligor and Tămaş 2009;Zhang et al 2011;Marescotti et al 2018;Baczyńska et al 2017Baczyńska et al , 2018. Obviously, such objects must be first adapted to serve particular functions.…”