Open Spaces in Alpine Countries: Analytical Concepts and Preservation Strategies in Spatial Planning

Open spaces in the Alps are becoming noticeably scarcer, and the long-term consequences for humans and the environment are often overlooked. Open spaces preserve ecosystem services but are under pressure in many Alpine valleys due to demographic and economic development as well as corresponding tech...

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Main Authors: Hubert Job, Gero Willi, Marco Pütz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mountain Society 2020-08-01
Series:Mountain Research and Development
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Online Access:https://bioone.org/doi/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-20-00016.1