Summary:

It is currently expected that rural areas will constitute attractive and interesting places for working, living, leisure and agricultural activities, as well as havens of unique natural, landscape or cultural values. Development of rural areas is to facilitate the improvement of countryside spatial planning. Soil conditions and relief significantly influence rural development policy, including, without limitation, rural management works. The purpose of the research was to develop the desirable functional and spatial structure of the investigated area, taking into consideration its soil conditions and relief. It was assumed that natural conditions determine, in considerable degree, possible directions of multifunctional development of rural areas. The analysis allowed to indicate the possible guidelines for further development of Giedlarowa, as well as the necessary actions that will improve living and agricultural conditions in the village. On the basis of the performed analysis, certain important solutions were suggested in the draft plan of the functional and spatial structure. On the one hand, the traditional agricultural function was preserved, but it was enhanced by organic food and energy crops production. On the other hand, certain areas were designated for construction of buildings and technical infrastructure in order to promote non-agricultural functions, such as forest tourism, housing and industrial development. These solutions will facilitate sustainable, multifunctional development of Giedlarowa village.