In the Western Ukraine there are unique regions important in ecological, biogeographical, landscape and environmental regard. These are the Carpathians, Pokuttya, Roztocha, Western Polissya, Volyn (Ladomirien) and Podilla, which were an object of interest of naturalists for a long period of time . In the 19-th century and in the period between 1st and 2nd World wars, when that territory belonged to the Polish state, Polish botanists and foresters (the list of their publications includes more than 300 names) contributed substantially to studying flora and vegetation of that territory. In the second half of 19th century a broad net of railways was built there, which favoured to bringing nearer the West-European markets to rich natural resources. In order to satisfy the needs of quickly developing forestry industry massive cutting of the oak forests had started in flat landscapes and coniferous forests in mountain regions. As a result of such intensive clean cutting in humid region of the Carpathians, soil erosion processes started and periodic catastrophic floods appeared .In Volyn and Podilla regions relic steppe formations, valuable from botanic and phytogeographical point of view, started disappearing. The far-sighed Polish scientists estimated ecological consequences of anthropogenic transformations of natural vegetation, and in ...
The diversity of habitats and species in rivers valleys of Poland has European significance. The occurence of habitats and species, in certain proportions and quality, is a basis for including area of their occurence into the Natura 2000 system. Ca 40% of areas of Natura 2000 include river valleys and they comprise both areas important for birds (Birds Directive) and for habitats (Habitat Directive). Directives of EU do not impose methods of habitat and species conservation. The only criterion is maintenance favorable conservation status for them. That means that the area of habiat must be stable in the long term or increasing, and its quality must being maintained. The restoration processes are welcomed. The plans for all investments or any other works which might influence the favorable conservation status of habitat and species must be subjected to environmental assessments, which recognize influence of project on habitats and species protected by directives. In the absence of alternative solutions only overriding public interest may allow for habitat or species deterioration; for some species or habitat only human health or public safety are more important. In such cases compensatory measures has to be employed to maintain Natura 2000 is previous status. Specific management ...
Warmia and Mazury among the leaders in the field of environmental quality. To achieve the objectives of nature conservation is essential to establish forms of nature conservation. Protected areas due to its values are environmental-ly valuable areas, which are potential specific element of the natural environment. The quality of the environment and the application of the principle of sustainable development requires constant thinking about the resources of nature through the lens of future generations. Particular attention should be paid to the sustainable use of natural resources and environmental education.Aim of this paper is to present the issues related to nature conservation in Poland, as well as an indication of the activities undertaken in the province. Warmia and Mazury in order to protect the natural heritage. ...
This paper presents the process of creation of the Wzgórza Strzelińskie (Strzelin Hills) Natural-Landscape Complex. It describes the rationale, the idea and the process of consultations and work on the resolution to establish the Complex, from the concept, through consultations to the adoption of the resolution. The paper discusses elements of natural and cultural values of the Complex that were the reason behind making Wzgórza Strzelińskie a legally protected site. Recommendations are presented concerning nature protection as well as prohibitions in force in the Complex. The paper lists potential threats to the natural environment, landscape and cultural resources of the Wzgórza Strzelińskie Natural-Landscape Complex.
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