LANDSCAPE PROTECTION IN LESS DEVELOPED REGIONS WITH A FOCUS ON WETLANDS
Emel Baylan, Gulcinay Basdogan, Arzu Cig
Pages: 265-274
Published: 1 Jan 2013
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Abstract: Van province has a rich diversity of natural landscape and wetlands due to the combination of natural features such as inactive volcanic mountains, dynamic topography, rich hydrological system and harsh climate. This paper discusses the importance and the need for the integration of natural landscape dimension on the wetland ecosystems case to the regional and local scale plans on the example of Van Province. In this context, natural landscape components with a focus on wetlands and ongoing wetland management efforts in Van, and current development plans and strategies for the province and the region were analysed. Results indicate that natural landscape in general terms and wetlands in particular are neglected themes in the development plans and strategies for the region, and in the reflections to the local scale plans and practices. It is suggested that an integrated framework for development goals in different sectors, landscape protection and wetland management would be more functional in terms of ecologically sustainable development and quality of life in Van.
Keywords: landscape protection, wetlands, van (turkey), regional development plans, developing regions
Cite this article: Emel Baylan, Gulcinay Basdogan, Arzu Cig. LANDSCAPE PROTECTION IN LESS DEVELOPED REGIONS WITH A FOCUS ON WETLANDS. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Agriculture & Food 1, 265-274 (2013). https://www.scientific-publications.net/en/article/1002959/
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