UHVHMBP038 Protection of natural heritage

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Miloš Zapletal, Dr. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Miloš Zapletal, Dr.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UHVHMBP038/A: Wed 8:05–9:40 M6, M. Zapletal
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject includes the interpretation of protection and documentation of natural heritage (nature and landscape) on a regional and global scale. Using the example of specific problems of natural heritage protection, the seminar conveys the basic knowledge and skills needed to understand the issue of nature and landscape protection.
Syllabus
  • 1. Philosophical and ethical principles of nature protection. 2. History of nature and landscape protection in the world and in the Czech Republic. 3. The relationship between natural heritage protection and monument care. 4. Biological diversity and its assessment. 5. Main factors threatening biological diversity and causes of species extinction. 6. Species and territorial protection of nature in the Czech Republic. Legislative security of nature and landscape protection in the Czech Republic. 7. Documentation and monitoring of the state and threats to biological diversity. 8. International programs, agreements and monitoring organizations. Ecological networks within Europe and the Natura 2000 program. 9. Global and regional priorities for natural heritage protection. Red lists and books of endangered species. 10. Management of natural heritage protection. Tourism and natural heritage. 11. Natural and cultural heritage of UNESCO. 12. Protection of natural heritage and sustainable development. 13. Involvement of communities in planning for the management and protection of natural heritage.
Literature
    required literature
  • Patzelt, Z. Národní parky České republiky. Praha 2011.
  • PRIMACK, R.B., KINDLMANN, P. a JERSÁKOVÁ, J. Úvod do biologie ochrany přírody. Praha: Portál, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7367-595-0. info
    recommended literature
  • Anděra, M. Národní parky Evropy. Praha 2008.
  • Burton, R.:. Poslední bašty přírody. Praha, 1995. info
  • Gobel, P.:. Přírodní parky pod záštitou UNESCO. Praha, 1999. info
  • Grazzini, G.:. Národní parky světa. Praha, 1994. info
  • Kučová, V. Světové kulturní a přírodní dědictví UNESCO. Praha 2009.
  • Primack, R.B., Kindlmann, P., Jersáková, J.:. Biologické principy ochrany přírody. Praha, 2001. info
  • Wilson, E.O.:. Rozmanitost života. Praha, 1995. info
    not specified
  • Moldan, B. Podmaněná planeta. Praha, 2009. info
  • Moldan, B. .: Příroda a civilizace - životní prostředí a rozvoj lidské civilizace. Praha, 1997. info
Assessment methods
A written test. Attendance at seminars (75%), active approach.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Summer 2022, recent)
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