Landscape and Rural Design

Lectures

1. Definition and concept of landscape. Structure of the landscape. Historical development of the science of landscape ecology. Quantification of landscape features. Understanding of key landscape indicators

2. Landscape analysis and Geographic Information Systems.

3. Composite and structural elements of the landscape, Dynamics of Landscapes - Natural processes in formation and change of landscapes.

4. The concept of spatial scale.

5. Spatial pattern, causes of its creation, and its role in ecological processes.

6. Principles of landscape management and models of spatial patterns

7. Sustainable landscape management and management for biodiversity protection.

8. The human role in shaping and changing landscapes. The concepts of landscape disturbance and restoration

9. Steps and principles of landscape restoration

10. Landscape restoration practices

11. Improvement and Management of natural landscapes

12. Environmental factors to be considered in planning (landscape, climate, soil, water, vegetation, relief).

13. The Greek-Mediterranean landscape as a result of human-nature interaction.

Laboratory exercises:

1. Introduction to the Lab - Navigation and recognition of landscape elements

2. Training in specialized programs (eg FRAGSTATS, Ramas GIS) I

3. Training in specialized programs (eg FRAGSTATS, Ramas GIS) II

4. Training in specialized programs (eg FRAGSTATS, Ramas GIS) II

5. Visualization of environmental data

6. Creation of thematic maps - Digitization of maps

7. Assessment of landscape indicators

8. Repetitive Laboratory I

9. Repetitive Laboratory II