Spatial Planning and Protection Measures for Karst Areas

This paper presents a brief review of the values and vulnerabil­ity of karst systems, and specifically examines issues of water balance, physical destruction, sedimentation and pollution. It then outlines key issues in the protection of karst and the need for continuing vigilance.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Elery Hamilton-Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts 2006-12-01
Series:Acta Carsologica
Online Access:https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/carsologica/article/view/223