Abstract
This paper presents the evaluation of impacts of natural and organizational conditions, which determine agricultural production, on landscape structure. Statistical data for 297 land powiats (counties) were used in this analysis. 23 indicators characterizing site conditions, the structure of land use, farm size, population density, and technical infrastructure were selected for multivariate analysis. The relationship between the share of agricultural land, arable land grasslands, forest, natural and socioeconomic indicators was characterized using stepwise regression and cluster analysis. Significant differentiation was identified between powiats, in the structure of land use, and in consequence in the structure of landscapes. Cluster analysis allowed classification of powiats into six different groups with unique features in terms of natural conditions, landscape properties and socio-economic situation. This approach seems to be useful for classification of regions for the purpose of assessment of natural and socio-economic conditions needed for formulation of environmental policies and strategies.
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