Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions

Part I Global Problems and Mountain Regions

1 Scientific Research Basis for Sustainable Development of the Mountain Regions: Main Concepts and Basic Theories

2 Solar Activity – Climate Change and Natural Disasters in Mountain Regions

3 Mass Movement Processes Under Changing Climatic and Socioeconomic Conditions

 

Part II Nature Resources and Land Use in Mountain Regions

4 Mountains and Mountain Regions in Bulgaria

5 The Natural Potential of Mountains in Bulgaria and Its Sustainable Use

6 Morphometry and Land Use on the Mountains in Republic of Macedonia

7 Usage of the Mountain Areas in the Republic of Macedonia

8 Landscape Structure and Ecosystem Services of Etropole Municipality

9 Evaluation of the Avalanche Danger in Northwest Rila Mountain

10 Management of Snow Avalanche Risk in the Ski Areas of the Southern Carpathians-Romanian Carpathians

11 BEO Moussala – A New Facility for Complex Environment Studies

12 Researches of Field Evidence for Late Quaternary Climate Changes in the Highest Mountains of Bulgaria


Part III Social, Economic and Regional Problems of Mountain Regions

13 Demographic Potential and Problems of the Settlements Network in the Mountains of Bulgaria

14 Demographic Limits to Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions in Serbia

15 Regional Differences and Regional Planning of Economic Activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

16 On the Sunny Side of the Alps: Slovenian Mountains and Their Perspectives

17 Impact of Macroeconomic Changes and Property Rights on Forest Degradation, Land Use and Environmental Situation in Albania

18 Sustainable Development in the Eastern Black Sea Mountains: Present State and Perspectives

19 Changes in the Ethnic and Demographic Profile of the Population in Eastern Stara Planina Region


Part IV Nature Protection andConservation

20 Applying Integrated Nature Conservation Management: Visitor Management and Monitoring of Winter Recreation Activities Focusing Grouse Species in Berchtesgaden National Park

21 Human Pressure on the Environment in the “Mun¸tii Maramure¸sului” Natural Park


Part V Networks and Strategies for Mountain Regions

22 Models and Strategies for Sustainable Management of Mountain Territories in Central and Southeastern Europe

23 Science Networks for Global Change in Mountain Regions: The Mountain Research Initiative

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