Abstract
This paper discusses green infrastructure, which can be considered a useful tool in the process of ensuring the sustainable development of rural structures in the polish Carpathian region. It allows for achieving a better quality of the environment of human life and healthy wildlife linkages. The element that supports defining information about the existing state of green infrastructure and its resources is the green infrastructure fragmentation coefficient based on edge effect calculations, which is the relation between the edge of the patch (circumference) to its surface area. With the use of model analysis of green infrastructure, it is possible to implement the provisions of the Carpathian Convention and coordinate planning documents that facilitate the sustainable development of spatial structures. Our study on the state of green infrastructure in rural areas of the Polish Carpathian Mountains is a source of knowledge about the quality of this area, its natural environment and fragmentation. Determining the territory’s green infrastructure fragmentation coefficient provides an opportunity for higher-precision studies and the detection of threats and integration of GI fragments and addressing proper solutions in conflict areas.
Highlights
The necessity for a broad outlook on the development and protection of the assets of the Carpathians has been recognized relatively recently
As the matter was recognized, it became evident to include the notion of green infrastructure in spatial planning. [43,44] Publications and measures that revolve around the problem and present what green infrastructure is in a clear way include the green infrastructure Planning Guide [45] or UNEP GRID initiatives
Spatial planning law that is poorly formulated at the local level, which is expressed in there being no obligation to draft local spatial development plans and the non-binding role of municipal strategic documents [48], leads to spatial chaos, which manifests itself primarily in urban sprawl and in the placement of housing in unfit locations
Summary
The necessity for a broad outlook on the development and protection of the assets of the Carpathians has been recognized relatively recently. Commission adopted a new strategy on 6 May 2013, which is intended to encourage the improvement of green infrastructure quality and its broader inclusion in spatial planning in the entire region of the European Union [1]. This has happened due to anthropogenic pressure and the associated construction of technical infrastructure, combined with urbanization, and has led to a degradation of valuable ecosystems and their division, which negatively impacts habitats and resident species and limits spatial and functional coherence of the landscape. Municipalities with a clearly lower amount of green and open areas when compared to the rest of the region include Kłaj, Trzciana and Łapanów
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
