Sustainable Mountain Regions: Challenges And Perspectives In Southeastern Europe
by Georgi Zhelezov /
2016 / English / PDF
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Central to this edited volume is the proposition that the
mountainous border region of Southeastern Europe needs to become
a special target of European Union scale, regional development
policy-making. Vivid case studies from eleven Central and
Southeast European states present diverse perspectives on this
region’s physical geography, economy and demographics and
demonstrate the integrative potential of the geographic
perspective in mountain research. Europe as a whole has a lot to
gain from a “sustainable mountains” policy, especially in
Southeast Europe. In their focus on the sustainable development
of such areas, the chapters consider regional development policy,
ecosystem services assessment, small-scale tourism, and forestry
management.
Central to this edited volume is the proposition that the
mountainous border region of Southeastern Europe needs to become
a special target of European Union scale, regional development
policy-making. Vivid case studies from eleven Central and
Southeast European states present diverse perspectives on this
region’s physical geography, economy and demographics and
demonstrate the integrative potential of the geographic
perspective in mountain research. Europe as a whole has a lot to
gain from a “sustainable mountains” policy, especially in
Southeast Europe. In their focus on the sustainable development
of such areas, the chapters consider regional development policy,
ecosystem services assessment, small-scale tourism, and forestry
management.
This book will be of interest to a wide audience, including
academics, students, and practitioners in the fields of
geography, ecology, and environmental studies.
This book will be of interest to a wide audience, including
academics, students, and practitioners in the fields of
geography, ecology, and environmental studies.
