Overview

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, the book illuminates various European examples and reviews, under the following headings: regional soil and water management; nature development and landscape quality; 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:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.222kg
ISBN:  

9789401041973

ISBN 10:   9401041970
Pages:   760
Publication Date:   05 November 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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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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