Physical and Geographical Regionalization and Environmental Management: A Case Study in Poland

Authors:

• Andrzej Macias,
• Sylwia Bródka,
• Marta Kubacka,
• Witold Piniarski

Abstract

This paper presents certain aspects connected with the use of physical and geographic regionalization at the level of the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship in Poland. The aspects are important from the point of view of landscape management. Regionalization focuses on unique (one-off) features that distinguish particular regions from one another. The selection of criteria as well as the research procedure applied prove the universal nature of the results obtained. Detailed characteristics of particular units allow for comprehensive analysis of environmental conditions in shaping human activity and the implementation thereof into future strategic and programme documents related to spatial and economic planning on regional and local scales.