Systematic techniques of aesthetic features evaluation of the Tyumen region landscape (the case of Pishma river basin)

About the authors:

Lidiya N. Vdovyuk, Cand. Geogr. Sci., Associate Professor, Department of Physical Geography and Ecology, Institute of Mathematics, Science and Information Technologies, Tyumen State University
Anna A. Motoshina, Postgraduate Student, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Geography and Ecology, Institute of Mathematics, Science and Information Technologies, Tyumen State University

Abstract:

The article provides a definition of landscape aesthetics and reveals the objectives of this research area. The relation between the concepts «landscape» and «scenery» is given. The justification of the allocation of landscape-scenery complexes using systematic method is conducted. Landscape-scenery complexes of the basin of the Pyshma River in the Tyumen region are identified. Standards of aesthetic appeal of the landscape-scenery complexes for this region are established on the basis of existing methods. The evaluation scale of aesthetic value of landscapes is represented. The article gives the main features of landscape structure in the territory of the basin of the Pyshma River in the Tyumen region and the aesthetical evaluation has been made. The aesthetical zoning is offered and application card, which gives an idea of the basic laws of landscape differentiation on aesthetic grounds, has been made. This kind of card can become the basis for planning recreational activities. Proposed typology of landscapes can be considered in the development of measures to optimize the using of the environmental resources.

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