Original scientific paper
The Autohtonous Greenery as the Factor of the Local Identity in Dubrovnik Region
Bruno Šišić
; Centar za povijesne vrtove i razvoj krajobraza Dubrovnik
Abstract
In the time of current, intense and insufficiently controlled individual and entrepreneurial construction in Dubrovnik and Adriatic region , the green spaces within and around settlements, with prevailing autochthonous trees and shrubs are exposed to ruthless devastation. Restoring their remnants the investors often stimulate and carry out planting of exotic plants of conspicuous look, such as various kinds of palm trees. Thus, the original town landscape characteristics and their identity are altered. With an intention to sustain landscape’s authenticity and as a contribution towards preserving the Dubrovnik landscape identity the floristic component of the green spaces (trees, shrubs, and perennials) which we had opportunity to create was based upon the autochthonous plant species. Nowadays, we highly advocate this approach just as well.
Keywords
Dubrovnik; autochthonous vegetation, factor of landscape identity
Hrčak ID:
68231
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Publication date:
29.5.2011.
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