Evaluation of long-term land-use changes in case studies in Central Bohemia

Abstract

The aim of this study is the evaluation of long-term changes in land use in Central Bohemia based on case studies Zvírotice, Kutlíře and Čestlice. This study searches spatial differentiation of changes and factors (driving forces) for these processes since the 19th century.

In detail selected case studies with different land-use types and with different socio-economic development are examined.

Keywords

• land use
• land-use changes
• Central Bohemia
• land cover
• driving forces