Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-321) and index.
Part Part One: Background -- chapter 1 Identifying landscape, ecology and landscape ecology -- chapter 2 The Mediterranean context -- part Part Two: From landscape research to ecological landscape planning -- chapter 3 A holistic approach to landscape research in the Mediterranean -- chapter 4 The cultural aspect of landscape -- chapter 5 The analytical aspect of landscape -- chapter 6 The political and interventional aspects of landscape -- chapter 7 Procedures in landscape planning -- chapter 8 Methodology for ecological landscape history, assessment and planning in the Mediterranean -- chapter 9 Case studies: landscape development in Sardinia at regional and local level -- part Part Three: The search for an ecological landscape design paradigm -- chapter 10 The interaction of ecology, environment and landscape -- chapter 11 Ecology and the environmental design professions -- chapter 12 Developing the ecological landscape design paradigm -- chapter 13 Ecological Landscape Associations: a case study in Cyprus -- chapter 14 Ecological landscape design: regional application -- chapter 15 Ecological landscape design: local application -- part Part Four: Conclusions -- chapter 16 Towards ecological landscape design and planning in the Mediterranean.
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Based on both research and practical experience,Ecological Landscape Design and Planning offers a holistic methodological approach to landscape design and planning. It focuses on the scarcity of natural resources in the Mediterranean and the need to aim for long-term ecological stability and environmental sustainability. The principles of this approach, therefore, can be used as a theoretical foundation for holistic landscape research, creative ecological design and better sustainable practice development.