Arhitektura i Urbanizam (Jan 2012)
Contribution to the development of the methodological approach of landscape planning in the Republic of Serbia on the example of the National Park Đerdap
Abstract
Ratification of the European Landscape Convention (ELC) and its entry into force after adoption of the Law on Ratification of the European Landscape Convention in 2011. created in the Republic of Serbia the conditions for further development of landscape planning and management. Taking into account new circumstances, the main aim of this paper is to determine the place and coverage of the Study which will take into consideration landscape planning and, as well formulate recommendations for the development of a methodological approach for landscape planning with special reference to spatial planning. As a result of the analysis of the existing legal and planning framework, the paper stress potentials and as well limitations and points out the necessity for creating the Action Plan for the implementation of ELC which should, above all, clear up misunderstandings and establish a framework - methodological and procedural, for inclusion of landscape planning in the process of urban and spatial planning in the Republic of Serbia. The development of the information base with a parallel development of institutional framework and capacity building are emphasized as next steps. As a contribution to the development of the methodological approach within spatial planning, the work points out the importance of preparing Study on landscape and, as an example present the Spatial Plan of the Area of the Special Purposes of the National Park Đerdap. For further development of landscape planning, as priority activities aiming the implementation of the provisions of the ELC, are stressed the following: the development of strategic documents, updating and harmonization of the legal framework, the creation of bylaws, manuals, establishing a framework and institutional framework and education.
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