Environmental histories: The long-term interaction of society and nature in three Austrian villages

Klaus Ecker, Franz Grünweis, Andreas Müllner, Christoph Sonnlechner, Harald Wilfing, Verena Winiwarter, Ilse Wrbka-Fuchsig, Thomas Wrbka

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Abstract

The environmental histories of three Austrian villages were investigated over an extended time period, from the medieval land clearing to the present. Theoretical considerations on social metabolism and colonization of nature were used as a common starting point. The interdisciplinary investigation was based on a threepartite model of the interaction of population, production system and the local agro-ecological system. From the broad range of results, the medieval land clearance, land taxes in the 19th century and the demographic transition on the local level are presented briefly. The relevance for regional sustainable development is discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-54
Number of pages10
JournalDie Bodenkultur: Austrian journal of agricultural research
Volume53
Issue numberSuppl.
Publication statusPublished - 2002

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 1060 Biology

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