Visual Landscape Analysis of the Territory of the Squares of the City of Orel and Assessment of the Dynamics of Urban Ecosystems According to the State of Woody Vegetation

Abstract

The authors analyzed the territory of the squares in Orel to determine the influence of the types of spatial structures on the features of the functioning of the landscape objects, forecast the stability of the studied landscape and assess the dynamics of urban ecosystems according to the state of woody vegetation. In order to develop a scientifically-based design of sustainable urban ecosystems and to reconstruct urban objects of landscape architecture, a method for analyzing the territory of squares on the selected contours of the types of spatial structures (TSS) is proposed, which allows to identify positive and negative factors that affect the development of design solutions. It is found that for the majority of squares whose age of plantings is close to the limit in urban conditions, the closed type of spatial structure is typical. As a result of the analysis of the placement and the ratio of the types of spatial structures for a comprehensive assessment of territories, it was found that the closed type of spatial structure caused a decrease not only in the attractiveness, but also in the sanitary and hygienic role of landscape architecture objects. The most favorable conditions for the sustainable functioning of tree stands in urban squares are semi-open and open spaces.