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Přihlášení
1/2017
Recreational potential of interest area Municipal Forests of Košice
Vladimír Juško, Stanislav Azor, Katarína Hlaváčová
Abstract
At present non-production functions of forests are also getting to the forefront of greater importance. Forests are more and more frequently used for recreational purposes. It is necessary to continue to look for new opportunities that would offer more recreation potential and at the same would fulfil the growing demands of visitors.
The paper deals with the problematic of recreation in forest environment focusing on its recreational use and its accessibility by forest road network. The area of our interest is Municipal Forests of Košice, part Forest Unit Čermeľ, where ¼ of the total area dominates for recreational and health function. The area is typical for very good road infrastructure (total length of forest roads is 50.3 km, road density is 25.8 km.ha-1), which are to a great extent used also for recreational activities. The existing state of the recreational use of the area was extended by more possibilities for a variety of recreational activities. There were designed functional areas (starting points, rest areas), recreational trails, bike road, in-line trail, hipotrails, exercise trail) of the total length of 33 km, or small buildings of recreational character. Individual designs are to be understood as possible perspectives for the increase of recreational activity of the researched area.
Key words: tourism, suburban forests, recreation, forest accessibility
original research paper
Environmental preferences for forest growth in post-mining landscape
Markéta Braun Kohlová, Jan Melichar
Abstract
Reclaimed forests have been established in post-mining landscapes for about 50 years. Despite the fact that reclaimed forest are located in vicinity of cities, they are rarely used for recreation. In order to explain such a low attractiveness, we investigate how the visual differences that are given by the process of creation, subsequent care and rather young age of growth of reclaimed forests explain environmental preferences. Our study examines the preferences for reclaimed and spontaneously emerging forests typical for reclamation of Sokolov’s post-mining landscape. The data for the preference study were collected on-line and the preferences were evaluated by means of visual representations. Environmental preferences differ according to the type of the tree species and the age of the forest, however not systematically between re-planted and succession forests. People living in the vicinity of reclaimed forest find them less attractive than people from the control population of Central Bohemia region. This difference cannot be explained by differences in socio-demographic structure of the affected population.
Key words: environmental preference, forest reclamation, surface coal mines reclamation, succession
original research paper
Expanding Zemplín area’s (Slovakia) potential of inclusion among geoparks from the perspective of open data
Branislav Kršák, Csaba Sidor, Ľubomír Štrba
Abstract
Geoparks are an acknowledged system for preservation and protection of geological and natural heritage, but also considered as a positive stimulator for development of environmentally friendly tourism products, growth of tourism flow in destinations covering geoparks by supporting raising awareness from the perspective of marketing. Currently the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak republic published a proposal on establishing Slovakia’s fourth geopark located in the Zemplín area. The aim of the paper is to update the 2016 ministry’s report of „Zemplín area’s potential of inclusion among Slovak geoparks” from the perspective of actual tourism flow via open data analysis and destination buffer zones. From the perspective open geo data, results indicate a possible extension of the future geopark’s territory by a neighboring tourism sub region. In long term perspective of tourism development the importance of cross border cooperation in destination management must be emphasized. The results indicate that the Zemplín area’s actual and future potential tourism flow are greater than currently reported. Overall the results strengthen the importance of Zemplín geopark’s establishment.
Key words: open data, destination management, buffer zones, impact analysis
original research paper
The evaluation of landscape recreational potential of the small village (case study Suchohrad)
Katarína Pavličková, Denisa Sepešová
Abstract
The small rural municipality Suchohrad located on the north-west boundary of the Slovak republic on Moravian river contributes to its beautiful nature, as evidenced by the presence of protected areas and Moravian river countryside. The whole territory is situated in the Protected Landscape Area Zahorie. The question is therefore whether such a small village can attract visitors who may visit it, even using the bike trails Moravian cycle route which runs directly through the center of the village. Therefor we tried to use the selection of specific recreational activities that are the most appropriate in terms of tourist demands and local conditions in the Suchohrad municipality to salute ots recreational potential. Those activities - hiking, cycle, rural tourism, hunting, water recreation and fish hunting, non specified tourism (e.g. horseback riding, alternative sports) were assessed according to natural, cultural-historical potential as well as to existing environmental and recreational infrastructure of the village.
Key words: development, protected area, indicator, category, municipality
original research paper
Specific approaches to wastewater treatment applications in sensitive localities
Karel Plotěný, Jakub Hála
Abstract
Water management requirements in localities vulnerable to environmental impact tends often to be contradictory. Of course, environmentally acceptable solution with minimum impacts are desirable, however this may bring further issues to be handled on the process side. In this paper, we have tried to discuss some problems and potential objectives.
Key words: Irregular flows, NASS systems, protected landscape areas
original research paper
Geoheritage evaluation and tourism development planning
Ľubomír Štrba, Branislav Kršák, Csaba Sidor
Abstract
As geotourism and use of geological heritage for tourism purposes has become more and more popular worldwide, many authors have introduced their method how to set a specific value of geosite. Knowledge of such value may be helpful in the development and management of various, predominantly nature-based, forms of tourism. Most of the geosite visitors or possible geotourists, mainly in the areas of geoparks, are people from the general public with no special geo-education. Therefore, when considering effective geotourism development based on tourists’ demand, use of scientific geosite assessment methods introduced by specialists in the field of geotourism and similar fields has very limited or zero potential. Moreover, very little research attention is paid to criteria and/or factors affecting visits of specific geosite by general public. This paper compares scientific and visitor based geosite assessment criteria. Results indicate that there are significant differences in these criteria. In addition, the paper discusses the possibility of use such assessment criteria, both scientific and visitor based, within specific destination to enhance the efficiency of its management and performance.
Key words: geoheritage, geosite value, geotourism, destination, tourism development
original research paper
Development of humidity conditions on the Mohelno Serpentine Steppe, present and prospect until the year 2100
Adéla Svejkovská, Hana Středová, Petra Procházková
Abstract
In our country there are many different ecosystems which differ in their moisture and temperature conditions. Moisture and temperature conditions are one of the key components of abiotic factors in the environment that determine the occurrence of a certain species. One of the most discussed topics of currently is drought. For sites that belong in terms of moisture balance between drought affected, this degradation factor not necessarily means problem. In this context this paper deal with locality National Nature Reservation Mohelno serpentine steppe. This paper analyzes and predicts development of moisture conditions at this site. Based on statistical analysis are evaluated moisture conditions for present (entry data from years 1961-2010) and for prospect until the year 2100 (entry data from years 2071-2100) which is modeled according to the emission scenario A1B. For this assessment was exploited characteristic of potential evapotranspiration of grass cover, the input data were provided by Czech Hydrometeorological Institute.
Key words: drought, evaporace, Mohelno Serpentinne Steppe, potential evapotranspiration
original research paper
Recreational potential of an anthropogenically affected landscape in northern Bohemia
Petr Vráblík, Eliška Wildová, Jaroslava Vráblíková, Miloslav Šoch, Kateřina Marková
Abstract
This contribution is focused on the recreational potential of the anthropogenically affected landscape in North Bohemia, which consists of the Chomutov, Most, Teplice and Ústí nad Labem districts. Thanks to the reclamation and restoration processes the damaged landscape is successfully integrated to the surrounding environment. Reclamation is a set of various measures and treatments for reclaiming landscape degraded and devastated by natural or human activity, contributing to the restoration of the productivity of the landscape, its natural features as a whole Apart from forest and agricultural reclamation, hydrological and recreational reclamation is also being carried out in this area. This has resulted in the creation of various places with recreational purpose, for example, Milada and Most lakes or the Most hippodrome and car racetrack. Thanks to these newly created recreational areas, the once-devastated landscape has been socialized again. Reclamation and restoration processes are important tools for sustainable development of an anthropogenically affected landscape as they follow environmental, social and economic aspects of landscape.
Key words: artificial lakes; coal mining; reclamation; resocialization; sustainable development
original research paper
Assessment of Green Infrastructure in the Cadastral Area of Šaľa
Mária Bihuňová, Denisa Halajová, Attila Tóth, Peter Štrba
Abstract
The concept of green infrastructure (GI) is becoming important worldwide. Green infrastructure represents a specific approach to the protection and creation of the green landscape elements, linear greenery and green areas. One of the main advantages of green Infrastructure is its multifunctionality and potential to create a complex and functional network of natural areas in the landscape and in the urban environment. This paper presents assessment of the green infrastructure elements in the cadastral area of Sala, selected types of GI are evaluated and their optimal ecological and architectural design is proposed, with the aim to meet social and environmental requirements. During the four centuries, the landscape structure of the Šaľa cadastral area has changed significantly. In the past, it was mainly formed by meadows, pastures and smaller areas of forest land. Today, however, more than 70% of the whole area is made up of intensively farmed land where only non-woody vegetation is scattered in small areas. This proposal is for the interconnection of green infrastructure elements in the cadastral area of Šaľa and proposals for chosen types of GI, their establishment, interconnection and recreational use in the urban area. Two types of GI elements were chosen:
1) open space in residential areas, 2) the bio-center of the riverbank of Vah.
Key words: green infrastructure, landscape architectonical proposal, residential area, riverbank, Šaľa
original research paper
Surface water quality assessment as a pre-requisite for development of the recreational areas.
Case study of the recreation area of Ružín (Slovakia)
Mária Koščová, Natália Koščová
Abstract
The quality of river water and water reservoirs is an important condition for the successful development of recreational areas and recreational water use. For recreational activities such as bathing, water sports and fishing, natural water can not pose health risks to tourists. This article outlines the aspects, ways and importance of water quality assessment in terms of recreation. The case study evaluates the recreation area Ružín (Eastern Slovakia) as an example of the assessment of surface water quality in terms of tourism. Selected indicators (general indicators, non-synthetic substances, synthetic substances, hydrological and biological) of surface water quality of the Ružín water reservoir and its inflows were evaluated. Water quality has been analysed and evaluated for the period 2010-2015, potentially toxic elements between 1995 and 2015. Data sets have been statistically processed for selected indicators and sampling profiles according to valid legislative standards for surface water assessment. The overall water quality in the recreation area and the development trends over the monitored period were evaluated. The results of the study provide information on the quality of surface water in the recreational area in terms of tourism, in terms of fishing tourism, bathing water quality and possible health risks.
Key words: surface water quality, water reservoirs Ružín, heavy metal contamination, tourism, swimming, fishing tourism
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