The article concentrates on presenting changes in the water and sewage systems density in the Krajna Landscape Park (KLP). The article also presents the scope of the water supply and sewage systems between 1995 and 2006. The analysis has been
carried out on the basis of the following variables: length of the water supply and sewage systems, systems’ density indicator, and the length of the water supply system per 1 km of the sewage system. - (BJ)
Biogeochemistry ; Environmental conservation ; Local climate ; National park ; Nature park ; Poland ; Topoclimate
The paper presents results of the research on topoclimatic differentiation in the Bory Tucholskie National Park. The research was conducted as part of a study regarding biogeochemistry of landscape and water supplies and the Bory Tucholskie National
Park protection plan as well as within the student field training for Climatology and Atmosphere Protection specialization within the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw (in 2000-2002). Determined were characteristics
and special features of the regional climate, as well as differences in thermal and humidity conditions in the Park area. Knowledge of the local climate conditions constitutes an important component in assessment of the natural environment functioning
Estimating the willingness to pay of industrial firms for Japanese industrial parks
Demand ; Distance from city centre ; Industrial park ; Industrial use ; Industry ; Japan ; Land ; Local amenities ; Supply ; Transaction cost
This article investigates the determinants of the willingness to pay (WTP) of industrial firms and the sales price of public companies for industrial parks, and the gap between the two. Testing the model reveals two important differences between
is insufficiently represented in the sales price; this is because firms’ WTP is significantly more sensitive than suppliers’ sales prices in terms of accessibility to both large and small cities and agglomeration economies.
Ecosystem ; Human impact ; National park ; Peat bog ; Poland ; Water circulation ; Water regime
. The paper examines water conditions characteristics of and threats to the peatbog. It presents the steps taken by the Słowiński National Park in order to reconstruct the natural circulation and water supplies and stop degradation of the area’s natural
The Żarnowska bog is located in a south-eastern part of the Słowiński National Park and remains an example of high peatbogs of the Baltic type, very rare in Poland. Its natural regime was disturbed by human activities as early as in the 18th century
From minimum to maximum : impact of the London parking reform on residential parkingsupply from 2004 to 2010?
England ; Housing ; Legislation ; London ; Reform ; Supply ; United Kingdom ; Urban density ; Urban policy ; Urban transport
mais que cela dépend des sous-marchés. Ils concluent que la mise en place des politiques complémentaires telles que la fixation d’un norme maximale stricte, des contrôles des places de parking dans les rues et des taxes sont souvent nécessaires pour
Landscape state change in the semi-arid Sabie River, Kruger National Park, in response to flood and drought
Arid area ; Climatic variability ; Drought ; Flood ; Impact ; National park ; Precipitation ; Riparian vegetation ; Seasonal variation ; Semi-arid area ; South Africa ; Stream ; Water regime
in the semi-arid, mixed bedrock / alluvial Sabie River in the Kruger National Park. Flow reductions and increased sediment supply may result in long-term changes. - (AJC)
Applied hydrology ; Florida ; Hydraulic works ; Hydrological regime ; Impact study ; National park ; United States ; Water budget ; Water economics ; Water management ; Water needs ; Water supply
Chicago ; Consumer behaviour ; Demand ; Illinois ; Internet ; Location ; Retail trade ; Space ; Supply ; Trade ; United States of America
This article questions whether the internet can subsitute for retail stores in Chicago. The exploration of supply, demand, and geographic practices reveals complex alterations, rather than a displacement of second-hand markets by eBay. It also finds
Tree reactions and dune movements : Slowinski National Park, Poland
Aeolian features ; Aeolian transport ; Baltic Sea ; Coastal environment ; Dendrochronology ; Dendrology ; Dune ; Impact ; National park ; Pine ; Poland
The main aim of this study was to assess whether the annual tree rings of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) growing on the lee side of the Czolpinska dunes in the Slowinski National Park, could be used to measure rates of dune advance
, one tree survived, albeit with thinning needles, after an estimated 11.4 m burial. When estimating sand-movement rates the AA. discounted compression wood reactions and also excluded climatic events and pest infestations. The remaining data supplied
California ; Green space ; Los Angeles ; Social geography ; United States ; Urban landscape ; Urban park
This green space in Los Angeles is one of the first parks in the USA designed for dogs and their owners. The AA. discuss the local politics and grass-roots involvement of dog owners and the patterns of use by animals and humans. They also give
Several contributions about the discussion concerning landscape parks, which became actual in the Netherlands after the publication of the so called Green Reports by the government. These reports contain a proposal for the creation of landscape
parks in the Netherlands. The discussion is centered around the confronting visions of agricultural and environmental groups about these parks. (AGD).
The tropical national parks of Latin America and the Caribbean : present problems and future potential
Caribbean ; Latin America ; Natural park ; Nature conservation ; Tropical zone
In 1990 Latin America had 168 national parks compared to 48 in 1971. However, 18 parks receive no protection. Synopses of selected parks in Grenada, Virgin Islands, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador and Venezuela. - (DWG)
The Neighbourhood Park Improvement Plan, executed by the Taipei City Government, is aimed at encouraging community involvement in the planning and design of neighbourhood parks. Park users consider the facility suitability and functional benefits
of improved parks to be better than those of unimproved parks.
Brought ; Catastrophe ; Dams ; Economic development ; Flood ; Irrigation ; Regional economy ; South Korea ; Water ; Water economics ; Water pollution ; Water resources ; Water supply ; Water use
Handbook ; High-tech park ; Industrial city ; Inner city ; Megalopolis ; New town ; Periurban development ; Rural-urban relations ; Town ; Urban area ; Urban change ; Urban function ; Urban growth ; Urban network ; Urban policy ; Urban supply
China ; Housing ; Housing cost ; Housing market ; Industry ; Land market ; Local amenities ; Social security ; Urban park ; Urban policy
Dans ce numéro spécial consacré à la concurrence régionale, à l'agglomaration industrielle et aux marchés du logements en Chine, on trouvera les articles suivants : 1-Regional competition, agglomeration, and housing markets in China ; 2-Land supply
The Municipality of Lausanne is trying to give tangible responses to the problems resulting from the car traffic. The public transport supply has been improved and more restrictive measures affected parking and private traffic. This policy, however