Publication details
The Evolution of the Landscape of the Southern Border of Drahanská Highlands based on the Third Austrian Military Survey
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| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Geoscape |
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| Field | Earth magnetism, geography |
| Keywords | land use; landscpae change; third Austrian military survey; Drahanská Highlands; South Moravia |
| Description | The Land use studies are suitable for evaluation of landscape changes and assessment of current state. Nowadays, increased attention is indebted to the study of transformation of the landscape, frequently by the interpretation of the historical maps. The detailed maps from the Third Military Mapping Survey of Austria-Hungary (3MS) enable detailed analyses using GIS tools. The paper deals with the landscape development which is studied through comparison of twice horizons. The research proved a potential of 3MS for detailed analyses of changes in landscape in large scale. The outcomes are linked with natural conditions, the historical development of society and the degree of anthropogenic influences. It helps to reveal general trends and specifics of landscape development of boundary between the Drahanská Highlands and the Vyškov Gate. |
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