Globally important agricultural heritage systems: the case study of ancient olive trees in the Territorio Sénia, Spain

Anna Marie Horáčková

Bakalářská práce

Abstract:

The main objective of this bachelor thesis "Globally important agricultural heritage systems: the case study of ancient olive trees in the Territorio Sénia, Spain" was to provide an overview on the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems with a special focus on Europe. To achieve the aforementioned objectives, a brief overview of traditional agricultural systems was given for context to explain the significance of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems program in the third chapter. The program was introduced, together with its key aspects. Furthermore, a brief characterization of agriculture in Europe was included. Subsequent to this, the main attributes of all European Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems were briefly identified. A more detailed description was provided for the agricultural system of ancient olive trees in the Territorio Sénia in Spain, which was used as a case study and described in more detail. The system's key cultural, environmental, economic, and social dimensions were described according to the context of GIAHS. Major threats and challenges faced and actions to counteract these were identified. The thesis was further enriched by a personal consultation with a local farmer to provide scope to this work. In the fourth chapter, conclusions were reached. Overarching objectives were stated, and their accomplishment was shortly assessed. A brief summary of key information was included.

Keywords

Europe, Rural development, Sustainability, Agrobiodiversity

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 30. 4. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 27. 5. 2024
• Vedoucí: Ing. Michaela Kolářová, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Theresa Ann Piskáčková, Ph.D.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta agrobiologie, potravinových a přírodních zdrojů

Bakalářský studijní program:
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources