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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

Year: 2025

Type: article

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.

Source: Land

DOI: 10.3390/land14071370

Authors: Branislav Olah, Igor Gallay, Martina Slámová, Tomáš Lepeška, Zuzana Gallayová, Veronika Paulíková

Institution: Technická univerzita vo Zvolene

Language: English

Topic: Archaeological Research and Protection

Subfield: Space and Planetary Science

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137