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From Historical Maps to LiDAR Data-Enhancing Landscape Ecological Research of Cultural Landscape Using Modern Remote Sensing Data Illustrated with Examples from Slovak Traditional Heritage Landscapes

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  • Branislav Olah

    (Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, SK-960 01 Zvolen, Slovakia)

  • Igor Gallay

    (Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, SK-960 01 Zvolen, Slovakia)

  • Martina Slámová

    (UNESCO Chair, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, SK-960 01 Zvolen, Slovakia)

  • Tomáš Lepeška

    (Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, SK-960 01 Zvolen, Slovakia)

  • Zuzana Gallayová

    (Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, SK-960 01 Zvolen, Slovakia)

  • Veronika Paulíková

    (Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Technical University in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, SK-960 01 Zvolen, Slovakia)

Abstract

The study of cultural landscapes has a tradition stretching back several decades. During this time, methods have been developed based on the geographical data and technological capabilities available. However, with new data becoming available, new methodological and conceptual challenges arise in linking different types of landscape data. In our article, we attempt to address these challenges. These include historical maps and remote sensing data, such as aerial and satellite images and LiDAR data. We illustrate these using examples of traditional heritage landscapes in Slovakia. We critically evaluated the informational value of historical maps and their connection with remote sensing data. Our case studies focused on using LiDAR data to identify overgrowing processes, historical trackways, agricultural terraces, catchworks and tree vegetation in wood pastures. Digital technology provides new and more accurate data, as well as new ways of evaluating it, thereby enriching existing landscape ecological methods of cultural landscape research.

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  • Branislav Olah & Igor Gallay & Martina Slámová & Tomáš Lepeška & Zuzana Gallayová & Veronika Paulíková, 2025. "From Historical Maps to LiDAR Data-Enhancing Landscape Ecological Research of Cultural Landscape Using Modern Remote Sensing Data Illustrated with Examples from Slovak Traditional Heritage Landscapes," Land, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-39, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:14:y:2025:i:7:p:1370-:d:1690588
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