Evaluation of runoff response on the basis of a comparative paired research in mountain catchments with the different land use: case study of the Blanice River, Czechia

The paper evaluates the runoff response in two small mountain catchments on the basis of a comparative paired research in the headwater area of the Blanice River, south Bohemia. The predominantly grassy Zbytinský potok and forested Tetřívčí potok brooks represent the headwaters landscape of the eastern part of the Šumava Mountains. Differences in runoff response are observed on the principle of black box from the two points of view: long-term water balance characteristics and rainfall-runoff events. Despite the average lower runoff values, the forested Tetřívčí potok brook showed a more significant runoff response in most events, mainly in wet years, and the total higher variability of runoff. It has a significantly higher runoff during a dry period. The research is based on the own data obtained by continual monitoring of the water level, discharge and precipitation. The presented study wants to assess the differences in the behaviour of both hydrological systems, especially their response to a causal rainfall.

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Interrelationships between municipal spatial policy strategy and airport operation and development. Lodz Airport case study

Urban Development Issues ◽

10.2478/udi-2018-0029 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 59 (1) ◽

pp. 65-79

Author(s):

Katarzyna Nikorowicz-Zatorska

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Urban Planning ◽

Cultural Development ◽

The Other ◽

Local Authorities ◽

Spatial Management ◽

The One ◽

Surrounding Areas

Abstract The present paper focuses on spatial management regulations in order to carry out investment in the field of airport facilities. The construction, upgrades, and maintenance of airports falls within the area of responsibility of local authorities. This task poses a great challenge in terms of organisation and finances. On the one hand, an active airport is a municipal landmark and drives local economic, social and cultural development, and on the other, the scale of investment often exceeds the capabilities of local authorities. The immediate environment of the airport determines its final use and prosperity. The objective of the paper is to review legislation that affects airports and the surrounding communities. The process of urban planning in Lodz and surrounding areas will be presented as a background to the problem of land use management in the vicinity of the airport. This paper seeks to address the following questions: if and how airports have affected urban planning in Lodz, does the land use around the airport prevent the development of Lodz Airport, and how has the situation changed over the time? It can be assumed that as a result of lack of experience, land resources and size of investments on one hand and legislative dissonance and peculiar practices on the other, aviation infrastructure in Lodz is designed to meet temporary needs and is characterised by achieving short-term goals. Cyclical problems are solved in an intermittent manner and involve all the municipal resources, so there’s little left to secure long-term investments.

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Site Formation Processes and Long-term Changes in Land Use among Maritime Hunter-Gatherers: A Case Study at the Hamanaka-2 Site, Rebun Island, Hokkaido

Arctic Anthropology ◽

10.1353/arc.2011.0031 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 44 (2) ◽

pp. 31-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

T. Sakaguchi

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Site Formation ◽

Site Formation Processes ◽

Formation Processes ◽

Hunter Gatherers ◽

Long Term Changes ◽

Rebun Island

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The extent of land use impact on water regime

Plant Soil and Environment ◽

10.17221/3435-pse ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 52 (No. 6) ◽

pp. 239-244 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

P. Kovář

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Water Balance ◽

Water Regime ◽

Land Use Changes ◽

Subsurface Water ◽

Rainfall Runoff ◽

Short Term ◽

Water Recharge ◽

The Impact

The paper is focused on the impact of land use changes on water regime. First, an emphasis was given to what extent the main components of the water balance on the experimental catchment V&scaron;eminka (region Vsetínské Hills) were influenced. For this reason, the WBCM-5 model was implemented for the period of 10 years in a daily step with a particular reference to simulate the components of direct runoff and of subsurface water recharge. In the selected years of the period 1990–2000, the major changes were made in land use and also the significant fluctuation of rainfall-runoff regimes were observed (e.g. dry year 1992 and flood year 1997). After WBCM-5 parameter calibration it was found that some water balance components can change in relation to substantial land use changes even up to tens of percent in a balance-consideration, i.e. in daily, monthly and yearly or decade values, namely the components of interception and also of direct runoff and of subsurface water recharge. However, a different situation appears when investigating significant short-term rainfall-runoff processes. There were about seven real flood events analysed using the model KINFIL-2 (time step 0.5 hr) during the same period of about 10 years on the same catchment. Furthermore, some land use change positive or negative scenarios were also analysed there. As opposed to long-term water balance analyses, there was never achieved any greater differences in the hydrograph peak or volume than 10%. Summarising, it is always important to distinguish a possible land use change impact in either long-term balance or short-term runoff consideration, otherwise a misunderstanding might be easily made, as can often be found when commenting on the impact on floods in some mass media.

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Desertification Risk, Long-Term Land-Use Changes and Environmental Resilience: A Case Study in Basilicata, Italy

Scottish Geographical Journal ◽

10.1080/14702541.2013.781209 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 129 (2) ◽

pp. 85-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Luca Salvati ◽

Antonella De Angelis ◽

Sofia Bajocco ◽

Agostino Ferrara ◽

Pier Matteo Barone

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Land Use Changes ◽

Desertification Risk

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Land Use Issues: The Last Settler's Syndrome

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics ◽

10.1017/s1074070800003503 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 357-365 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Peter A. Groothuis

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

North Carolina ◽

Interesting Case ◽

Western North Carolina ◽

Long Time

In the last settler's syndrome, each new settler wants the area to remain as it was on their arrival. Newcomers' preferences often differ from long-term residents, and conflicts arise. To explore land use issues among various groups, a survey of opinions on mountain views was developed and administered to Watauga County residents in western North Carolina. Watauga County provides an interesting case study, because it is a growing area with an influx of newcomers along with long-time residents. The results suggest that agreements can be achieved on some land use issues, whereas disagreements will arise on others.

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The relationship of spatial–temporal changes in fringe mangrove extent and adjacent land-use: Case study of Kien Giang coast, Vietnam

Ocean & Coastal Management ◽

10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2013.01.003 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 76 ◽

pp. 12-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Hai-Hoa Nguyen ◽

Clive McAlpine ◽

David Pullar ◽

Kasper Johansen ◽

Norman C. Duke

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Temporal Changes ◽

Use Case ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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Research of Resource-Exhausted Mining Site Regeneration

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.368-373.3210 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 368-373 ◽

pp. 3210-3216

Author(s):

Hua Zhang ◽

David Hong Wu ◽

Wei Ju Yang

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Transportation System ◽

Current Situation ◽

Short Term ◽

Mining Site ◽

Industry Development ◽

Road System

The research analyzed Pangzhuang mining site as case study and studied the current situation of the site from varies aspects, such as land use, economy and transportation system etc. Some strategies are further developed to recycle the declined mining site. The objectives of the mining site regeneration are established based on the study. The recycle planning contents are further elaborate from three aspects of function layout, industry development and road system. According to the planning objectives, the paper summarizes short term and long term targets.

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