Overview

The contributors to this volume suggest that rural areas need to fulfil a large variety of functions and to accommodate many activities. The complexity of the problems, limited funds and the almost irreversible character of some interventions result in a compelling need to evaluate ""ex ante"" the effects of alternative solutions for designation of land, for measures to develop infrastructure, and for soil and water management. Scenario studies are undertaken to help manage the complexity, to place bounds on uncertainties, and to create new visions. After an overview of the nature, variety and scope of scenario studies, this book illuminates various European examples and reviews, under the following headings: regional soil and water management; nature development and landscape quality; and rural planning and the future of regions.

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Author:   Job F.Th. Schoute ,  Peter A. Finke ,  Frank R. Veeneklaas ,  Henk P. Wolfert
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1995 ed.
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.478kg
ISBN:  

9780792337485

ISBN 10:   0792337484
Pages:   760
Publication Date:   30 November 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Contents: ‘Scenario Studies for the Rural Environment’.- General Introduction.- I On the Nature, Variety and Scope of Scenario Studies.- to Part I.- 1: Scenarios as a tool.- 2: Tools for scenario building.- 3: Scenarios and rural policy.- II Regional Soil and Water Management.- to Part II.- 4: Modelling concepts.- 5: Models and scale aspect.- 6: Operational decision support tools.- 7: Models and GIS.- 8: Model parametrization and data needs.- 9: Case studies on water and nutrient management.- III Nature Development and Landscape Quality.- to PART III.- 10: Current procedures.- 11: Operational tools.- 12: Requirements and data.- 13: Policies.- 14: Case studies.- IV Rural Planning and the Future of Regions.- to Part IV.- 15: Regional rural planning.- 16: Operational methods for land use scenarios.- 17: Set-aside.- 18: New futures for specific regions.- List of contributers.- Colour plates.

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