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Various changes were brought about in the structure of agricultural land use in Poland, due to transformation of agriculture initiated by political changes in 1990s. It was found that in the Wielkopolska region, due to light soils the organic matter would wash away, for which shelterbelts were made.

Background. The aim of the study was to assess the possibility to apply airborne laser scanning data (LIDAR) for assessment of elements of rural landscape architecture and to indicate different methods of space visualisation. The research was conducted in the village of Siemczyno, commune of Czaplinek, West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Material and methods. The analysis was based on airborne laser scanning data (LIDAR) in the form of a point cloud (.las file format). The data were used for inventory of medium and high vegetation as well as for their evaluation and visualisation, using the ENVI and ArcMap 10.2 programs. Results. The first stage of the research involved an inventory and assessment of elements of landscape architecture, which significantly affect the form and perception of rural space. The manor and grange complex with a baroque garden in Siemczyno was chosen on this basis. The complex has natural, cultural and tourist values. LIDAR data were used to make visualisations and to assess the baroque garden complex. Conclusions. The study showed that LIDAR data can be used as input material for landscape analyses and space visualisations. The data can also be used for the inventory of elements of culture (buildings, roads) and nature (parks, forests, buffer strips, lakes). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The changes of agricultural landscape result from urban development. On rural areas a new space for house development has been created. This may significantly affect the ecological status of the landscape. The aim of the study was an assessment of ecological changes in landscape of the countryside. The research was carried out in the community of Napachanie, located in the Wielkopolska voivodeship. In the study, GIS historical analysis was done using ArcMap 10.2 programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the study was to verify the new method of landscape valorization evaluation and estimate the possibility of using it. The area of the study was a representative fragment of the Drawski Landscape Park, which covered 16.100 ha. On this area a lot of natural values, like the biggest lake in the Drawski Landscape Park and Drawa River are situated. There are 17 villages of a high cultural value on the study area. The examined area was 17 open space and 17 high-density areas. Landscape protection was presented in the three-degree scale. There were elements which needed restoration and protective action during the research. The new method of evaluation can be used to develop protection plans for landscape parks. This method can be also handy in studies carried out within the framework of the European Landscape Convention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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