European Geographical Studies

21-31

Authors: Alexander Bolkhovitinoff, Viktor Krukowskikh, Oleg Gradov

A novel approach for the analytical approximation of weathering forms is proposed in this brief communication. This novel technique based on different isosurfaces and profiles of special functions (such as Euler–Riemann zeta function, Jacoby function, Mathieu function, Weierstrass function, Hankel function, Auger function, modular elliptic functions, etc.) is a very effective method for prognostic geomorphology and physical geography, including simulations of the landscape relief instabilities, nonspecific weathering forms and geomorphogenesis.

42-49

Authors: Rüştü Ilgar

As of 21st century, our world became globalized and the consumption of the world resources was constantly increased. Over excessive consumption of the natural resource also brings different type of environmental problem with it. Nowadays, the people are moving from more demolished places to less corrupted places, in terms of recreational activities. But, forcing the limitation of those boundaries will reduce the size and amount of the recreational fields. As a result of that, the governments of many countries take some precaution in order to protect the fields with rich biodiversity, flora and fauna. These regions those intended to be protected called “SEPA – Saros Bay Environmental Protection Area”. The diversity and richness of fauna and flora in terms of Turkey world constitutes an important part of the ecosystem. Approximately 12,000 species of flowering plants known to grow in the European continent, while in Turkey the number is around 10,000, 3 thousand of them are endemic, so swoop in and other countries of the world in Turkey. In addition, there is non-cultivated, plants are unique to Turkey 2.866 km 1.134 km2 marine area with a coastline of Turkey and under the protection of the Mediterranean holds in the first place. Saros Bay, which is one of 16 special environmental protection area in Turkey, harbors its rich flora and fauna with “a northern version of the sea” is known as. 209 species in the Bay marine plants, 108 species of fish, 2 species of marine mammals and 233 species have been identified in marine invertebrates the diversity of the marine ecosystem a total of 552. In studies on fish fauna in the Saros Bay, 3 of the 22 teams that belong to the class, belonging to 59 families are defined type 124. Among these, 28 species belonging to 15 families of cartilaginous, bony fish species belonging to 44 families of the 96. The number of species designated 107 Atlanta 124-Mediterranean, 12 cosmopolitan, 5 species are endemic to the Mediterranean basin, the number of. The variety of underwater life and crystal clear water attracting attention with its charm, welcomes 1 million visitors during the tourist season in bay. The diversity of shapes and a half in need, being an island, it had an effect on biodiversity. Bay marine and terrestrial biodiversity marine and terrestrial ecosystems created by the presence of ekotoon in much of has been effective.

70-79

Authors: Tamara Lukić, Bojana Kalenjuk, Bojan Đerčan, Milka Bubalo-Živković, Milica Solarević

The aim of the paper was to indicate the possibilities offered by the inclusion of traditional food products in the tourist offer of Bačka, a region bordered by the rivers Danube and Tisa in the northwestern part of Serbia. The purpose of the research was to identify who are the producers of traditional food products that are the main actors of the realization and confirmation of the conceptual plan. The communication was conducted in the form of questionnaires and interviews. The results obtained showed that the tourist affirmation of traditional food products would enhance the existing tourist offer. The emphasis on these products has been made so far once a year, when the manifestations bearing their names were organized. Their place, which until now was in the shadow of some other type of touristic movements, can be improved by organizing various tours, routes, to familiarize with the production process, tasting and selling these products. Other tourist attractions would be viewed as complementary. With the financial and political support of the government, quality control would be established, the volume of production of healthy eco-products and export potential would be increased. This would improve the material situation of producers. If this action would be successful, this could be the key to further development of rural areas in this part of the southeastern part of the Pannonian Basin. Development implies the improvement of the material situation of the producers and the creation of new employment opportunities that would keep or even bring back the population to the countryside.

17-25

Authors: Dejana Đurđević, Luka Mitrović

The presented paper aims at proposing and evaluating potential geoheritage objects in Niksic polje, a karst field located in western part of Montenegro. According to scientific literature, cartographic sources and requirements which are set out in the Nature Protection Law, four objects of geoheritage were sugested: estavelle Gornjepoljski vir, karst spring Vidov brook, hill Trebjesa and slope Slivlje. Once identifed, objects were evaluated in order to show their significance. Assessment method integrated scientific, aesthetcal, ecological and morphometric values, combined with analysis of dangerous natural processes which can influence physical state of landscape. Based on the evaluation and inventory of potential objects, the first geodiversity map for research area was accomplished. The interpretation of results allows us to compare sites and use them to support tourist and management decisions.

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Authors: M.G. Sukhova, O.V. Zhuravleva

The study of the regional manifestations of climate change in mountain areas is of special significance, because it can refine the planetary picture. The dynamics of climate change has been studied through the use of long-term meteorological data (60 years). Chui basin considered as an object. Established a steady warming trend, with a slight cold snap of the last decade, as well as the absence of significant changes in precipitation. This fact shows a clear trend of increased aridity of the territory, since the air temperature observed increase is not accompanied by a corresponding increase in precipitation.

141-151

Authors: Natalia K. Gudkova

In the study, we structured the set of consequences of dangerous geological processes and carried out ranging of the potential environmental and related socio-economic impacts of the implementation of big investment projects in recreational and tourist areas of Southern Russia. Matrix of environmental consequences of risk events can be used to improve the risk management in the implementation of investment projects in recreational and tourist areas of Southern Russia.

160-166

Authors: Le Hung Trinh

Vietnam is a country rich in mineral resources, including coal, copper, oil, natural gas etc. Coal reserves, located mainly in the Quang Ninh province, have been estimated as high as 8.6 billion tons. Alongside with economic and social benefits, coal mining has negative impacts on the environment, such as air and water pollution. This article presents study on application of remote sensing technique for evaluation of air pollution influence on the mining area of Quang Ninh province, the northeastern coast of Vietnam, using multispectral image LANDSAT 5 TM. The results obtained in this study can be used to create air quality map, and to reduce environmental impacts of mining.

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Authors: Fedor N. Lisetskii, Vitaliy I. Pichura

Information about the processes of lake sedimentation in the northern Black Sea coast, and time series analysis of modern computer processing techniques opens up the possibility of a chronological correlation between the scale of climate change and the main ethnic-historical and economic processes which characterized the ancient statehood zone in its key historical manifestations. For the first time it has been deep processed using the methods of time series analysis and Neural network software for data on water consumption in the Dnieper River, which had been restored by the changes bottom sediment thickness Saki lake for a period of 1000 years (6th – 4th centuries B.C.). It was found that the 1000-year period observed 370 years (37 %) with severe and 60 (6 %) with very strong anomalies in the hydrological conditions, which may serve as an indicator of extreme climatic events. And throughout ancient history among extreme events longer met excessively wet years than drought years. Millennium (in 50 B.C.) It was characterized by a sharp change in climatic conditions, allowing for moisture conditions antiquity divided into two age-old period. Defined by two periods of climatic analogue era, which is associated with the story of Herodotus (4th centuries B.C.): 388-288 B.C. and 171-281 A.D. In ancient times the greatest above normal streamflow observed in 400-320 B.C. and in the last quarter of the 4th centuries B.C. The middle of the 3 c. B.C. – it marked the most arid phase. Dates major paleogeographic stages of age-old dimension (five of the most full-flowing periods and six low-water periods) were determined and compared with the key events of the ancient history of Northern Black Sea region was held.

120-128

Authors: Goran Rajović, Jelisavka Bulatović

In this paper authors analyze the structure of agricultural holdings in Montenegro; persons engaged in work on family agricultural holdings and used agricultural land family agricultural holdings. The total number of agricultural households in Montenegro in 2010 is 48.870. Out of that 48.824 are family agricultural holdings. According to is size class of utilized agricultural land 15.418 of family agricultural holdings in the interval of 0.1- 0.5 ha or 31.6 %. Working on agricultural households engaged an average of 2.03 people. Of the total of 48.824 bearers of family agricultural holdings 6.286 women, i.e. 12.87 %, while 42.538 men, i.e. 87.13 %. How would family agricultural holdings in Montenegro improved its physical and economic performance and become more competitive, it is necessary to obtain the support of political leaders, through the implementation of a number of support measures: ensuring predictable and stimulating agricultural and overall economic policy; market development (agricultural products, capital, land); creating a stimulating business environment for higher investment, employment, overall economic development and diversification of income and activities of the rural population.