The landscape is a vital spatial and material frame for our natural and man-made environment and is considered by many stakeholders to be one of the most important aspects of a healthy, enjoyable life. This book deals with the current trends in the theory of the integration of landscape aspects in spatial planning and development processes.
The authors discuss the need for integrated land use planning, landscape planning and impact assessment, and explore landscape consideration practice in European countries, with a special focus on Slovakia. Information about landscape decision-making approaches and cases illustrates current practice and lessons from experience, providing baseline material for landscape academic forum, members of the public and professionals in spatial development making: planners, designers, architects, engineers and others.
This practice-oriented and up-to-date monograph is a sourcebook and reference guide to key trends, issues of and approaches to sustainable spatial development in European countries.

Ingrid Bel¿áková is an associate professor in Environmental Planning and Management at the Technical University in Zvolen, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences. She has been active in environmental planning and management for more than 20 years, as a researcher, practitioner and trainer. An important part of her academic output is landscape assessment and land use planning, resulting in numerous articles and books.
László Miklós is a professor in Environmental Management at the Technical University in Zvolen, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences and head of the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Development and Ecological Awareness. In the past, he was minister for the environment of the Slovak Republic. He has over 40 years of research and practical experience with environmental management in an international context. He has published widely on the topic and authored many books.
Anna Špinerová is a lecturer at the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Development and Ecological Awareness. She is co-author of many books and articles in the field of landscape ecological planning and frequently presents her practical and research experience at both national and international conferences.
Andrea Diviaková is a lecturer at the Technical University in Zvolen, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Department. She has acquired comprehensive educational and management skills in several scientific projects. Her main interest is in the fields of ecological networks (TSES), nature and landscape protection, ecological landscape stability and ecosystem services.
Erika Köická is a research assistant at the Technical University in Zvolen, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Department. She has participated in several projects, among others in the field of optimalisation of landscape structure and EIA/SEA.
Eliška Beläová is a landscape ecologist. She has finished her PhD studies in 2014 at the Technical University in Zvolen, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Department. She has been active in both lecturing and research activities in the fields of landscape planning and integrated landscape management.

Landscape planning in Slovakia - Landscape considerations in spatial planning processes - Participatory planning - sustainable spatial development - Ecological Planning (LANDEP) - Implementation landscape-ecological regulations into territorial planning - Territorial system of ecological stability (TSES) and spatial planning practice - Ecological stability of the ecosystem - Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) - Bratislava Master Plan - Landscape ecological stability in TSES Kocurany