Sustainable Development and Exploitation of Semi-mountainous Area in Greece

Abstract

Abstract-Sustainable development of semi-mountainous regions supports an increase in economic investments in order to profit the residents of region, without however having drastic negative influences on the natural environment. Green Infrastructure (GI) can be broadly defined as a strategically planned network of high quality natural and semi-natural areas with other environmental features, which is designed and managed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services and protect biodiversity. The objective of this study is the specification of strategic directions for an integrated development of semi-mountainous areas through global measures in relation to zoning policies and also proposals regarding specialized production activities, according to a proper typology that characterizes the differentiation of regional problems, needs, and perspectives. The sustainable development of the semi-mountainous areas of Greece targets regional and social cohesion in the framework of especial strategic targets.

Camping Area and Dock with Viewpoint to Promote Sustainable Ecotourist in the Ticcllacocha Lagoon, Tanta-Peru

“…This proposal will be made with materials from the area and at the same time the infrastructure will not harm the environment [9], [10]. This will be coordinated with the local residents and stakeholders.…”

The Growth of Mountain Tourism in a Traditional Forest Area of Greece

“…Populations that reside in forest areas and rural areas depending on the natural resource-based industry are exclusively employed in primary production [41], while a significant contribution of their quite low incomes is based on forest and nonforest environmental incomes [42]. Agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry were traditionally and still remain interdependent activities characterizing the main economic activity sectors for the population of the semimountainous and mountainous areas of the Greece and the basis for their local growth [43,44]. In the case study, the locals assessed tourism (88%), livestock farming (62.2%), and forestry (36.8%) as the most important sectors for the local growth of the area, with less acceptance for the trade (18.2%), agricultural field (14%), industry (7.2%), cottage industry (4%), and construction sector (3.8%) ( Figure 3).…”