DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7509-963-1-0332

THE IMPORTANCE OF HISTORICAL VINEYARD LANDSCAPES IN NATURE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Marek Havlíček¹, Hana Skokanová¹, Tomáš Slach¹, Marie Vymazalová¹, Markéta Šantrůčková¹

¹ Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening, Lidická 25/27, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic

One of the current research projects in the Czech Republic, focusing on complex landscape research is represented by Centre for Landscape and Biodiversity (Divland). Within this project, one part focuses on historical cultural landscapes and their structures. Historical cultural landscapes are longterm created and influenced by human activities. These are mainly sustainable activities without intensive mechanization, and lead to an increase in the cultural and natural values of the area. The vineyard landscape can be also evaluated as one of the valuable historical structures of the landscape. In the model area around the towns of Hodonín and Kyjov, the individual features of this landscape, their importance of preservation for cultural and natural heritage, sustainable business in agriculture and the development of tourism were monitored. During map archival research and field investigation, various types of preserved traditional historical structures of landscapes with typical features, which are desirable to maintain and preserve for future generations, were found. The difficulty of maintaining this type of landscape was discussed with local winemakers. From discussions with local operators of wineries, accommodation facilities and restaurants, it emerged that the historical structures of wine landscapes are one of the important aspects for tourists to visit this region.

Keywords: Extensive agriculture, vineyards, archival maps, tourism

pages: 332-337, Published: 2024, online: 2024