Rural tourism strategies in underdeveloped countries have gained significant popularity in
recent years. However, the repetitive and irrational construction of tourist destinations …

Abstract Context In 2005 Marc Antrop published the article “Why landscapes of the past are
important for the future” that became a milestone for traditional and cultural landscapes …

The growing demand for a variety of outdoor recreation pursuits in peri-urban areas evokes
the need for effective landscape management strategies based on reliable information about …

This paper focuses on the historic and cultural dimension of landscape, in relation to the
holistic and dynamic approach today required in landscape research. In this direction, the …

The importance of pulse cultivation and consumption is recognized by the scientific
community in terms of human nutrition, food security, biodiversity and a valid substitute for …

Traditional agricultural landscapes provide cultural ecosystem services to human
communities. However, the limited profitability of these landscapes often discourages …

After World War II, the economic recovery of Western Europe implied a swift economic
transition for all regions, including the area of the Alps, although affecting various parts at …

Irrigation water is a vital input for agricultural production. The supply of irrigation water to
crops enhances land productivity and affects the agroecosystem functioning …

The catering industry is one of the important industries that promote rural tourism
development. Hence, rural restaurants have high research value. However, few studies …

There are different methodologies to assess landscape preferences, however there is no
consensual methodology that can be replicated to identify their tourism potential. Recent …