HKDRPBP043 Natural heritage protection

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2023
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
HKDRPBP043/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 course covers the interpretation of the protection and documentation of natural heritage (nature and landscape) at regional and global level. The course will provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to understand nature and landscape protection issues through the example of specific natural heritage conservation issues.
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. Relationship between the Protection of Natural Heritage and Heritage Conservation.
  • 4. Biodiversity and its assessment.
  • 5. Main factors threatening biodiversity 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 status and threats to biodiversity.
  • 8. International programmes and agreements, and monitoring organisations. Ecological networks within Europe and the Natura 2000 programme.
  • 9. Global and regional priorities for the protection of natural heritage. Red lists and endangered species books.
  • 10. Management of natural heritage protection. Tourism and natural heritage.
  • 11. UNESCO natural and cultural heritage.
  • 12. Natural heritage protection and sustainable development.
  • 13. Community involvement in natural heritage management and conservation planning.
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
Written test. Attendance (75%), active approach.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022.
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