Biodiversity conservation and agricultural terraces: a case study on the island of Kythira (Greece)
2020
Solomou, Alexandra
Agricultural terraces and terrace walls are a conspicuous feature of the Mediterraneanlandscapes. The aim of the study is the contribution of agricultural terraces and terrace walls in thebiodiversity conservation of the Kythira island. Analysis of the literature from the main academic resources databases and personal interview surveys indicate that agricultural terraces and terrace wallsprovide various goods and services, which are vital, and they are potential and interesting resourcesfor the development of this area. It is noteworthy that agricultural terraces and terrace walls are animportant habitat for biodiversity. Consequently, these landscape elements should be preserved and exploited as favor the components of biodiversity which are the source of our food and medicines, fibers,fuels and industrial products. The direct uses of the components of biodiversity contribute substantiallyto the economy and tourism development.
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