Abstract
The Influence of Spatial Disorder on Landscape Ecological Systems. Preparation
of this report included the following steps: (1) Identification of the main directions of changes
taking place in the landscape ecological systems (LES) of Poland in the last few decades;
(2) Development of general models of LES response to these changes, with particular emphasis
on the ecological effects of spatial disorder; (3) Indication of the main structural elements of
the national LES, particularly those at the risk of chaotic or collisional land development;
(4) Presentation of ecological and social consequences of changes taking place in LES as well
as indication of possible directions of repair, together with an assessment of the scale of costs.
Many changes occurring in the development of the country have a negative impact on the
spatial order, resources and conditions of the functioning of ecological systems and the aesthetic
values of the landscape. Generally these changes cause: (a) decrease in the natural potential of
some supply ecosystem services; (b) decline in the natural potential of regulating ecosystem
services; (c) decrease in the natural potential of habitat services; (d) decrease in the potential
of some cultural services; (e) a decrease in the investment attractiveness of the landscape.
Achieving high parameters of the living space should in particular be focused on the protection
and harmonious shaping of: (I) a rich natural system, ensuring ecological balance and good rest
conditions on the national and regional scale; (II) spatial order, ensuring efficient functioning of
the economic system, protection of cultural heritage and high environmental quality standards;
(III) high values of landscape physiognomy, including regional identity.
The most urgent tasks necessary to improve spatial order in Poland, in particular the condition
of landscape ecological systems and the advantages of landscape physiognomy, should be
considered: (A) development and successive implementation of the National Landscape Policy,
aimed at repairing and protecting landscape quality, including harmonious planning and effective
management of its resources and assets; (B) introducing into the legal system provisions
allowing for effective protection of spatial order as well as ecological and aesthetic values of
the landscape; including the protection of particularly attractive open areas against changes
in the character of its natural topography and natural land cover, as well as the repair and
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