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The mountain regions in Southeastern Europe are unique natural
regions of great beauty and ecological value, and home of the head
waters of major rivers. They constitute a major ecological,
economic, cultural, recreational and living environment in Europe,
shared by numerous cultures and countries. The Southeastern
European Mountain Regions are an important reservoir for
biodiversity and habitats in Europe. A great number of protected
areas - national parks, nature parks, reserves and nature monuments
are located in these regions. From a socio-economic point of view
the mountain regions are among the poorest areas in the
Southeastern European countries, but they have potential for the
implementation of successful economic activities. There are
opportunities for development of these regions and, in particular,
for trans-border integration and co-operation. This book brings
together research results from experts from all Balkan countries
working on the problems of the mountain regions in Southeastern
Europe. The volume focuses on the challenges taking place along the
rapid transformation in land use, biodiversity, tourism, nature
risk and bio-productivity due to the global changes and
particularly due to the local impacts of climate change. The key
questions for discussion are: - Biodiversity, nature protection and
conservation - Natural disasters and risk management -
Social-economical development of the mountain regions - Spatial
planning in the development of the mountain regions - Sustainable
practices and politics for land use - Transborder co-operation.
This book focuses on new and innovative spatial approaches based on
smart solutions and developed in the field of geography and related
interdisciplinary fields such as urban and regional studies,
landscape ecology and ecosystem services. It includes contributions
from a conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the
Bulgarian Geographical Society. In turn, the book reveals how
21st-century geography is expected to facilitate the development of
human capital and the knowledge society, while also offering
place-specific solutions for sustainable regional development and
utilization of the planet's natural and human capital to improve
social wellbeing. This volume is intended for the global
geographical research community, as well as professionals and
practitioners in all fields that deal with space, including
regional planners and environmental managers.
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