Zeszyt: 2014, vol. 11 / I / 1 (Mar 2014)
The study revealed that between 2005 and 2013, more and more families began to receive visitors in their farms and sought an additional source of income in non-agricultural activities. And although within the eight-year time period there has not been a large increase in the number of agritourist farms (61), it is necessary to monitor changes in this area. It is especially important, because the largest increase was recorded in the areas of lower natural environment values (85), and a decrease in areas with high natural potential (24). Currently there are 350 agritourist farms in the rural area of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian province but their offer is really varied. Among the most frequently offered services were: a barbecue (97.7%) and a playground for children (67.7%). Possibility of putting up a tent (79.4%) or coming with animals (68.3%) were pointed out as often as a possibility to hire bicycles (60.8%). Services that require a huge financial commitment (swimming pool, sauna, gym, tennis court) have been reported to a much lesser extent. 57.4% of the examined rural households offer home made meals. A similar percentage (56.3%) sell food products produced in their farms. Only a few farms (38.8%) collaborate with institutions working for ...
Results of mechanical parameters of hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) originated from slope near Ciężkowice (Pogórze Ciężkowickie Mts.) are presented in the paper. In the frame of research were performed tensile force tests, were determined root area ratio within soil profile and shear strength tests of soil and reinforced soil were done. Tensile strength tests were carried out in the tensile testing machine manufactured by Hounsfield H50KS on samples with a length of 0.1 m using a strain speed of 10 mm per minute. Shear strength tests were performed in a direct shear box with measurements 120 x 120 mm for soil samples and soil reinforced by 6 and 10 roots of hornbeam. Results of tensile tests and their analysis revealed that hornbeam roots are very strong in comparison to some species of plants. Root area ration measurements show that the highest density of roots was observed in the upper superficial layer of soil profile (at the depth of 0,3 m below terrain level) and at the depth 1,0 m below terrain level were observed individual roots. Maximum value of root area ratio was equal to 0,6% and it was smaller in comparison to tests results obtained for this species cited ...
Mountain areas are rural areas characterized by difficult conditions and orographic, geographical altitude zoning and corresponding volatility indices of hydrological , meteorological and landscape . Relief and climate are the basic criteria for determining membership in the village to the list of mountain resorts in Ukraine. These resorts have significant recreational potential , which can be used for different types of tourism and recreation, especially the rural developing actively in recent years in the villages of Ukraine. Recreational potential of the study area requires an objective assessment of proper planning in order to promote tourism in the territory and optimal use of facilities. This article attempts to identify and analyze the recreational potential of rural areas in the mountainous region of Rozhniatow of Ivano - Frankivsk , taking into account the specificity of the natural region , social facilities and infrastructure , historical and cultural heritage and the state of the surrounding environment as factors affecting the sustainable development of rural areas. For the analysis method was applied points. The aim of the study was to identify and group the rural communities of the degree of development of recreational potential . On this basis the map. Described monuments in the ...
This article presents some examples of the spatial information analysis. The spatial information was used for inventory of the characteristic features of problem areas. The identification of problem areas issue was made at the local level, what means it concerns spatial planning documents. The problem area definition comes from the Law of Spatial Planning and Development. As the problem area it was called the area of particular phenomena of spatial conflicts which is indicated in (...) the study of conditions and directions of spatial management. For the analysis of selected physiographic elements of the agricultural production, investment areas and functional areas have been applied basic GIS techniques. Analysis performed in the Quantum GIS. The article based at own research in work with delimitation of the problem areas in the field of spatial planning and development.
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Water reservoir on the Radomka River was built in 2001 year. From the 2001 to 2008 year there were carried out measurements of water levels in 16 wells near water reservoir.It was found, that water levels in the wells were correlated with water levels in water reservoir. At higher levels of water in the water reservoir there were also higher levels of water in the wells. The highest levels of water in the wells were in the spring season and afterwards systematically decreased till winter season. The water levels in the wells were always higher than in the water reservoir. Only the 2001 year was different, because then the reservoir was not filled completely. Higher levels of water were a result of depression curve. The higher levels of water in wells indicate the advantageous influence of water reservoir Domaniów on the terrain humidity in neighborhood, thus affecting the vegetation development.
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The paper presents results of shallow landslides research located in Siary near Gorlice in June of 2010. In the frame of investigations were done in-situ tests including evaluation of geologic- engineering condition near the landslides and laboratory tests including determination of geotechnical properties of soils (grain-size distribution, Atterbergs' limits, shear strength parameters). The main part of paper included analysis of infiltration process and its influence on stability of slope. There were used two methods describing water flow through unsaturated soil: piston model of Lumb and Montrasio-Valentino model. Tests and slope stability analysis results proved that main factor controlling failure of analyzed parts of slope were very intense rainfall, which caused saturation of superficial slope layer built of gravelly silt. The another factor which contributed to saturation were impermeable soil layer of cohesive soil. Integrated infiltration and slope stability calculation results using Montrasio-Valentino model revealed its sensitivity on K parameter, which describes drainage capability of soil. It was indicated that K parameter can be interpreted as function of coefficient of permeability. Slope stability calculations made using Montrasio-Valentino model in analyzed case gave less values of stability factors than the ones based of infiltration calculations using piston flow model.
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This paper presents influence of direction and energy of wind on forming of ventilation air velocity in chosen area of the free stall barn during summer. Based on analysis of obtained measurement results characteristics of the wind speed in summer was made. Variability of the ventilation air velocity with take into account of perpendicular and parallel wind direction was determined. Noticed differentiation of air velocity depending on measurement place - central barn area was less ventilated than area close to wall. Proposals setting out the reasons for the abnormal air flow were formulated. In order to increased ventilation air velocity in central part of the barn recommended use to air mixers. Attention was drawn to need of continue studies of different barn types relative to building construction solution and its localization.
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The paper presents results of studies conducted in an agricultural village about the types of roofing materials appearing on buildings. Particular attention was given to buildings covered with asbestos. Based on surveys, an inventory of roof surfaces, assessing their technical condition and calculations have shown that in the village up 30.3% of the buildings have coverage of asbestos-cement boards. On 33.8% boards were found occurrence of fungi and moss and cracks that contribute to the release of asbestos fibers into the environment. Own measurements of boards weight were shown that during 17 years of use, the loss of boards weight in the village area in total amounted 3853.82 kg. Were noted a high awareness of the rural population about the dangers of asbestos on human health and the environment whilst absence of financial resources associated with the need to disposal of asbestos as a hazardous material.
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This article presents the analysis on the direction and range of changes in rural areas utilization. It suggests actions to minimize the decrease in agricultural and arable land on better soils.The investigations was conducted on three levels:- National level. Basing on 1990, 2000 i 2006 CORINE Land Cover data, and GUS data from the last 40 years.- Regional level. Basing on the data from podlaskie and warmińsko-mazurskie voivodeships.- Community level. Basing on the data from 3 communities located in małopolskie, lubuskie and lubelskie voivodeships.The results of investigations allow to draw the following conclusions:- Due to CORINE Land Cover data, the annual changes of ground utilization in Poland covers about 25 thousands of ha (0,08-0,1% of total area).- It was found, that in the last 40 years, the rate of transforming agricultural ground into non-agricultural ones is decreasing, but the coefficient of good and very good grounds (I to III class) is growing.- The total agricultural area was shrinking in all investigated communities, supplying building areas, communication areas, forests and waters. The coefficient of transformation (in 30-years period) varies from about 3% of total area - for pure agricultural communities, to about 9% - for industrial ones or those ...
Intense, prolonged rainfall combined with low capacity and stuffy storm-water drainage system may be the cause of severe economic losses as a result of the presence of inundation, flooding of urban areas, or washout the surface of the ground. There are also failures on wastewater treatment plant. Flash runoff from urban area can cause damage of wastewater treatment plant components, hydraulic overload and affect on the process of biological treatment by changing the quantitative and qualitative parameters of the influent.The purpose of this article is to present the experience gained in the operation of the wastewater treatment plant in adverse weather conditions and indicate lack of classification this type of objects as objects of critical infrastructure that is dangerous to the life, health, property or the environment.
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