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Analysis of long-term data on the state of populations of entomofauna in agricultural landscapes is of practical importance for determining the feasibility of chemical protection of agroecosystems. Through the example of species of a harmful entomological complex of winter wheat in different natural and climatic zones of Ukraine, the dynamics of the population size of insects under global warming and the indicator of the living planet index (LPI) have been studied. Indicators of long-term insect’s population size were used as input data based on the results of state phytosanitary monitoring. According to the analysed data on the state of indicator populations during 2009-2017, the indicators of the population size and weighted LPI were constantly decreasing. The correlation between the size of an insect’s population and the course of natural warming does not make it possible to unambiguously explain the state of populations by the effect of an increased amount of heat.

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Abandonment of rural areas in Dubrovačko Primorje in the last 50 years resulted with changes of its spatial characteristics and identity. This process defi ned this place as a virtually derelict area. The main goal of this work is to determine landscape types based upon survey and spatial analyses. They can be helpful in a process of determination of spatial qualities. Landscape division was made according to the natural and anthropogenic features of this area. Therefore, landscape was divided on natural (coast, karst terrain and landscapes of the macchia) and cultural (settlement and agriculture) landscapes. Working methods consisted of several research stages. The fi rst stage comprised a review of relevant literature concerning natural and sociological features of the explored area. Working methods of prof. dr. Marušič were inspiration for evolvement of this research [16]. The next stage of research was the fi eld work by means of observation method which resulted in detailed photo documentation, showing different types of the agricultural landscapes. Indoor work consisted of the orthophoto production, which was a base for further exploration. Consequently, detailed map of the land use, as well as an agricultural map of the area was made according to the structural husbandry character. Digital mapping of the thematical maps in GIS – Arc View software program, produced a database of social and natural elements of the area. Overlapping of all these maps helped in determination of causal processes. Comparison of these outcomes with terrain photo documentation led to the research results and fi nal conclusions. This research showed interesting structural features of agricultural landscapes. Its division was made according to its form which emerged from the land use and its natural character. Consequently, agricultural landscapes are divided into fi elds (with regular parcels and those with irregular land division), dry stone walls with organic and polygonal forms and terraced landscapes in different scales and dimensions. Results pointed to many interesting and various landscape types which are articulating with different spatial elements, thus making an overall landscape picture more complex. This spatial variety is giving an identity to this space which is based upon tense spatial dynamics. Exploration has also shown developing tendencies of different landscape types. Future development will certainly cause completely different landscape scenery, therefore there remains a legitimate reason for controlled development. Main developing strategies are based on tourism and agricultural development. Since tourism is a more aggressive element in this system its further development has to be better supervised in order to achieve their balanced coexistence. Tourism and its spatial distribution must be more dispersed, as it is currently concentrated alongside a particularly sensitive natural coastal area.

The focus of this work is field research as a complex method of the methodological system of tourism geography, a scientific discipline of human geography. Tourism as a geographical phenomenon is researched here as a complex dynamic system in constant flux and transformation. The complexity of tourism is to be found in its spatial, socio-economical, political, cultural, psychological, historical, administrative, legal, organisational and other components, which are all interconnected in geographical space, and thus compliment and oppose each other, thereby transforming the cultural landscape of a tourist region. This work will single out basic characteristics of fieldwork: complexity, all-inclusiveness, depth and the use of triangular procedures and methods. Triangular methods and procedures such methods of observation as individual interviews and focus groups, questionnaires, landscape mapping, photo and video recording as well participatory observation. Furthermore, special focus will be placed on the three separate stages of field research: the preparatory, executing and concluding phase. Student achievements at the undergraduate, graduate and post graduate level in the study of geography by applying practical field examinations will be suggested here: the aim of this is to increase competence in applied research and other projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cultural landscapes of the Mediterranean should become one among the bearers of the regional and national identity and in this way give their contribution to tourism and economic progress because of their recognizability and rarity. Since the importance of these landscapes is not currently recognized and designated the aim of this paper, containing the Blato example, on the island of Korčula, is to defi ne a procedure and a possibility of their protection and revitalization. This site is selected due to its natural, cultural and structural diversity, the revitalization of which one can realize, i.e. restore the landscape of an outstanding value. Apart from revitalization of the landscape and the landscape diversity, agriculture can manifest itself as something visually attractive what is positively refl ected in the potential of further tourism development on the island.

The expressed regional identity of the local community will also mean greater attachment, and that the value of cultural and natural resources as well as intangible assets, through proper management and investment, have the capability of becoming a major tourist attraction. Heritage reflects the stability, continuity of settlement, the tradition of the cultural landscape and the lifestyle, and is therefore an important part of the traditional identity. Cultural heritage is a resource recognized by tourists, which actually creates a link between identity and the perceptions of residents and tourists. With proper presentation and promotion, spatial identity is one of the most important intangible tourism resources having a very high potential in building unique tourism products. The focus of this paper is the identification of an individual with the spatial identity of a region and investigation of the effects on the sustainable development of tourism, based on a case study of Bjelovar and Čakovec. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the last century, great demographical and economical changes occurred and had a strong influence on the development of the Dakovo region. Demographical changes are evident and refer to reduction of population, density, further deterioration of spatial deployment, natural trends, migration and negative changes of the population composition. Depopulation is a dominant proces, and current socio-economic situation does not offer a possibility of imminent and rapid demographical and socio-economical revitalization of this part of Croatia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article features the Gornji Kraj i Taborec, one of the most important examples of cultural landscape in Zagreb, Croatia. Accordingly, the geographical zone is exposed to violent industrial construction and equally inadequate architectural planning. Moreover, it provides views on the public presentation of the site's architectural planning.

The book Mursa - Colonia Aelia at the Limes of the Roman Empire, written by Emilio Marin, contains stories about the geographical context and cultural landscape before Mursa, about the Roman city, Roman gods, Christianity in ancient Roman period, battles for the Roman empire in the wider area of Mursa, its inhabitants, Mursa in the context of the Roman cities and camps in the area between the Italian Peninsula and the Danube, the decay of Mursa, and Mursa nowadays. A special characteristic of the book is its multi-disciplinary perspective. It explores the topic from the perspective of social sciences, natural sciences, visual arts and literature. Since the available data and the historical documents about Mursa are sparse with too few physical remains, writing a book like this requires remarkable skill and great expertise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]