The course deals with concepts, strategies and methods for landscape monitoring, with particular focus on agro-forestry areas through the use of GIS software. Topics: landscape monitoring, planning, rural development and international and national conservation programmes.
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge: Rural landscape history; sampling and environmental monitoring and implementation through geografical information systems. Landscape and territorial planning; landscape analysis at international (UNESCOWHL, FAO GIAHS Programme) and national (Register of Historical Rural Landscapes).
Acquired skills:
- Understanding of the structure and functioning of territorial information systems and integration with remote sensing.
- Knowledge of thematic maps and classifications of the territory for planning purposes.
- Analysis and classification of rural landscapes to support planning on a national and regional scale and for international programs.
Skills acquired (at the end of the course):
- Setting up of landscape analyzes and classifications
- Use of dedicated GIS software
- Creation of thematic maps
- Drafting of landscape monitoring systems
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills.
Teaching Methods
The course is equally divided
between theory, laboratories and exercises.
Further information
The course requires a computer for GIS project.
Type of Assessment
Interview of on teaching program and GIS project presentation.
Course program
1- History of the rural landscape
2- Basics of territorial planning
3- Identification of the characteristics of the landscape
4- Rural development plans and management plans
5- Digital geographic data and maps. Basic geographic concepts and use of cartographic software.
6- Structure and GIS models
7- UNESCO, FAO GIAHS and National Register of Historic Landscapes programs
8- Dedicated cartographies