Wilderness Protection in Europe: The Role of International, European and National Law

0467441 - ÚVGZ 2017 RIV GB eng M - Monography Chapter
Křenová, Zdeňka - Zicha, J.
Wilderness protection in the Czech Republic.
Wilderness Protection in Europe: The Role of International, European and National Law. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016 - (Bastmeijer, K.), s. 269-286. ISBN 978-1-107-05789-0
R&D Projects: GA ČR GB14-36098G; GA MŠMT(CZ) ED1.1.00/02.0073
Institutional support: RVO:67179843
Keywords : Czech Republic * Wilderness protection
Subject RIV: EH - Ecology, Behaviour

As in many European countries there has been considerable debate in the
Czech Republic throughout the past decade over wilderness sensu lato
and non-intervention management in protected areas. Critics may
describe this as following a fashion, but they cannot fully dispel the fact
that there are several strong motivating factors behind the pursuit of such
a policy. From an ecological point of view it is obvious that severe natural
disturbances have occurred in Europe (e.g., cyclones and windstorms,
such as Lothar, Vivian and Kyrill, insect outbreaks, large fires and floods)
resulting in discussions about appropriate ways of managing ecosystems,
including whether it is acceptable to use non-intervention management
in protected areas. In addition, there are also sociological and cultural
aspects to the wilderness discussion.
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